O! Gracey! I'm soOOOOOOoo sorry YOU have to go through this!!! No man or woman should have to go off to a war! I WISH everyone involved with this would just have new brains and THINK PEACE AND LOVE!!! but we don't live in a perfect world! We have to send our good men and women off to keep us safe!All I can do here in West Virginia is pray for YOU and YOURS!!!and to KEEP Jer SAFE! I will start right NOW tonight! Sweet Dreams sweet girly! Love and prayers, Cinda (((((Gracey&Jer)))))) Give that man of yours a BIG OLD BEAR HUG for me!!!

 

Gracey,
I understand somewhat of your feelings. My dad was a military man and was gone from us a lot. My mother kept things going but I am sure it was extremely lonely for her. As one of the children I just knew I missed my dad. When he left for Germany during the Berlin Crisis we didn't know what to expect.
My heart goes out to you. We can all be very proud of your husband though. I will pray for his safe return to you.
Hang in there girl!

 

Vent away, that's what we're here for!

It's perfectly normal to be going through a rollercoaster of emotions right now. I know how you're feeling as I've been through it.

I'll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.

 

Of course you're feeling this way. I would be worried if you weren't. And it's the quite moments that these feeling rear their ugly head and you wonder if you can really do this. But you can. I can't explain it, but something kicks in and you realize you have to be strong for him, your family, but most of all yourself. Just trust that he has had great training, and he's going to do everything to be safe. Hang in there. Oh, and don't be shy about sharing these feeling with some of the other wives--they'll be a great source of support for you.

 

Oh, my sweet, Gracey!
I have been thinking of you so much! I cannot stand it when one of my "kids" hurts and I wish so much I could take that hurt away from you!

Brendan and I will be praying for Jer. I wish you could come here for a few days. We could hang out together! I have an extra room! :)

 

Hey Grace,

The best cure for this is a good dose of the sovereignty of God. Nothing calms my restless spirit more than knowing that God has declared the beginning from the end and that all that will happen has already happened in His eternal perspective for my good and especially for His glory. While Jeremy is gone, I suggest that you take every lonely minute in the Word (accompanied by some good theological books to help you) and get to know God very intimately. It's really true that...

"there's not a Friend like the lowly Jesus, no not one, no not one. None else can cure all my soul's diseases no not one, no not one. Jesus knows all about my troubles, He will guide till the day is done..."

 

I can't imagine all of the emotions you are going through, but don't be ashamed by them, they're all natural, and its ok for you to feel the way you do. Vent, cry, rejoice, laugh, whatever...you're human, and it's allowed! Just remember you're never truly alone! I have you and Jeremy in my prayers and so does my family!
Hang in there, my friend, and if there is ANYthing at all we can do, just let us know, ok!

 

Ok, you had an IDEA of what this would be like. But you in no way DESERVE to feel this way. You two will get through this girl. You're a strong woman with a huge heart who stands by her man at all costs. There will be rewards for this, I swear. ((HUG))

 

Gracey, I have been back to your blog everyday since you posted - wanting to write you a comment that would be meaningful or bring you some comfort. I cannot even imagine what you must be feeling. All I can do is offer you any support that I can give. If you need a friend, you have on in SA anyday. I'll jump in the car and meet you somewhere. I will pray that Jerry comes home to you and you both will have a wonderful life growing old together.

 

I do understand from a moms perspective.
I am praying for you and yours sweetie.

big hugs