Well we start the second half of this deployment. We were at the airport at 0530. Nothing like being in a busy airport and trying to stay strong and not cry. I tried to stay strong for Kyla and not to cry in front of Mike. Didn't work to good. To try to make it easier Mike wanted to go outside and smoke before he boarded the plane and say our bye's there instead of inside the airport. Kyla did good and then it was time and we did the best we could.
Several hugs and kisses and a note slipped into his pocket and he was on his way..... I think about the time we pulled into the driveway we had stopped crying but then when I walked into our bedroom and held his shirt he left me it started again, at least it wasn't in front of Kyla. So now we start the days of not knowing where he is for a few days. Whoever thinks sending them back after R&R is easier, they are wrong!
We had a great 2 weeks. Mike wanted to do nothing and that is what he did. The main thing he did want to do was to drive since they have to walk everywhere. He got to drive all he wanted to and he was so happy, me on the other hand, sat in the passenger seat biting my lip and praying....LOL We got to go and get his early birthday present for him so he has a new game for his PSP to play. I'm glad we were able to get it since it just came out Thursday.
We are now on the backside of this deployment and hope and pray it goes by very very fast. Kyla is doing great in school this year and made varsity choir!! We have a lot going on this month so that will help and then Kyla and I will be going back to Missouri in November so that will keep us busy too.
Nothing breaks your heart more than seeing your teenager trying to be strong and hold back tears and knowing there isn't a whole lot you can do but just be there and have open arms for hugs....
Please keep all of our military in your thoughts and prayers....
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