{Dear Deployment...The Time Has Come}

Dear Deployment,



Today is the day that I have been waiting for. Six long months have passed us by since we were first introduced. Can you see the smile on my face? Can you see the elated glow shining from my eyes? Can you feel the energy bursting from my soul?


When you first came to vacate our home you were so strong and so persistent. You did everything you could to take over every aspect of our lives. You tried to control the actions and the emotions that drive this household. You tried to break my spirit. I will admit that there were days when your determination was stronger than mine. I will admit that there were days when I wanted to give up. I will admit that you found my weak spots more than once. However, your routine didn’t last long. How could it? Did you not notice who we were waiting for...who I was waiting for? Did you miss the part where I mentioned how our family operates around here? If you did, let me remind you.

We work best as a family of 5!

The Airman whom you chose to send away for the past 6 months is the link that makes this family complete.


I told you that I was determined to get through this time with you hovering by my side. I told you that I would stand my ground. I told you that I would be strong for my family.


I never learned how to like you. I thought I could try but each passing day only made me despise you a little more. You took a lot away from my family...You took a lot away from me. I realize that you allowed me to gain a few things over the course of half of a year but, nothing can escape the fact that we as a family were separated. We as a family missed out on a lot of important time together. My children missed out on having their daddy around for important milestones as well as day to day activities. I missed out on having my husband and my very best friend by my side. My husband missed out on more than he should have ever had to when it came to his children and his wife.


I wish I could laugh in your face and say I told you so but, I won’t because no matter what has happened over that past 6 months between you and I, I am so grateful that you returned My Jay back home to us. You brought him back home safe and sound to where he belongs and because of that, I simply cannot hate you anymore.

But,

I can kick you out of my house!

Goodbye...Adios...Arrivaderci...Bon Voyage...Peace Out

Don't let the back door hit ya where the good Lord split ya!

I couldn't think of a better song to share today with Goodnight Moon's What's Your Song link up than this one right here.

In a matter of hours I will be at the airport anxiously waiting to welcome home the love of my life!

It will all be alright...He'll be home tonight...He's coming back home!!!