Orders

He got them. It's official. And now I'm officially sad. I can't believe we are doing this again. I knew it was coming but I wouldn't really let myself dwell on it until he had orders in hand and a date. Now I just want to curl up and cry. Jason leaves next Friday. Yup, the day after Thanksgiving for another 4 months. This deployment is different because this time he's heading to Travis AFB in California. Not quite as exotic as Germany and Africa but then again the situation in California with the passing of Prop 8 might provide some interesting scenery.

The kids are handing it great. Of course Jason is still around so It's hard to imagine him gone. And who wants to imagine that just yet. We'll celebrate Eric's 1st birthday tomorrow and Thanksgiving next week and then the countdown begins.

I'm so proud of my husband though. I'm glad that he is able to help those who have been injured in the war get home to their families and loved ones. The military move them fast. So basically he'll be doing the same job he does here but serving the Western states instead of the Midwest.

I know I'm whining a little bit today but I'll get over it. We've done it before and we'll do it again.But first I want to sob into my pillow, wallowing in self-pity while listening to Avril Lavigne's song, "When You're Gone" and then I'll suck it up and be strong while taking it one day at a time.

*And since it's a deployment even though he's stateside he won't be able to come home for a visit. So close but yet FAR away!