Well, folks. The day is finally here. My husband was deployed with the Army Reserves in February and was shipped out to Afghanistan today.
I’m depressed.
He’ll be gone approx. 18 months.
I’m absolutely depressed.
He’s the most loving, caring, wonderful husband on the planet. We do everything together and enjoy each other’s company very much. We treasure our life together and this is a huge loss. In many ways, the grief is similar to a death.
I’m absolutely, totally depressed.
Not only will he be gone, but he and his fellow soldiers will also be in harms way. Afghanistan is clearly not as dangerous as Iraq…today. However, they’ve been told that they may be diverted into Iraq should the need arise.
I’m absolutely, totally, utterly depressed.
I can’t concentrate at work and I’ve eaten everything that isn’t nailed down.
I can’t even begin to fathom how sad and frightened you must be. I hope you’ll find some comfort in knowing that there are many of us out here doing everything in our power to see that your husband, and all the other men and women like him, are brought home to their families as soon as possible.
I’m so sorry, Ruby. Where in Indiana are you? It’s been a while since our last Dopefest in Indy - maybe some company can help you get your mind off of it for an afternoon?
All the best to you while your husband is gone. My prayers for his protection and safe return are with you. My thanks to Mr. Ruby for serving our country.
withaK is going to Afganistan at the end of May. I’m feeling and doing exactly what your are (except for the eating part - my itty-bitty tummy would explode - but I want to eat all the time…).
If you need someone to talk to (I assure you, I’m about as far from gung-ho as you can get about this situation, which is why I’m not clicking with the family readiness group), email me. Also, I’m going to the ChiDope, so if you can come, we can hang out and talk there.
Thanks, everyone. I’m pretty sure he’s arrived at his destination in Afghanistan but I haven’t heard from him yet. Damn. I know, I know. Must. Be. Patient.
Munch, I’m in Fort Wayne so with a little notice, Indy is certainly doable. Do we have any plans for an INDope in the near future? I’d love to finally meet some fellow dopers!
There aren’t any plans in the works, but I imagine they could. One more week, and I’ll be all finished with school - and by then I should have heard back about my job interview (cross your fingers). I imagine we can round up the usual suspects in pretty short notice.
Mr. Ruby called to let me know that they have safely arrived at their destination in Afghanistan. He can’t tell me exactly where he is. He sounded absolutely exhausted. I would imagine the 48 hour plane trip(s) had something to do with it. It’ll take a few days to get his body clock in rhythm. It’s an 11 hour time difference. Ack.
I’ll be more settled when he gets settled.
Progress on the home front…I’m not eating everything, just most things.
