too much to deal with... at once

i just wanted to post this somewhere to get this out of my head and i don't really care if anyone replies to this. i am so not ready for this... tomorrow my husband is deploying to iraq for 12 mths. i know the army has trained him well and he is confidant in what he has to do. but i am more worried about his mental heath and him all around.. he says he is motivated to go over there and get the job done to come home. he will lack 8mths when he gets back and then he is not re-enlisting. (thankfully) i just want him to come back safe and mentally sound. i am not strong in my faith but this has made me turn to god more than ever. i am so hoping these mths will fly by and its over before i know it. i have never dealt with this so i will be around alot more on here. all i know i have one more day to spend with him and i want to make the most of it.. i just wish he didn't have to work today!!! like i said i really don't care if anyone responds, but please keep the smart ass comments to yourself..........

There's really nothing to say to make you feel better about his going, Em. Just know that there are support groups for you, and your husband has resources over there and at home when he gets back, if he needs them. I'll keep you two in my thoughts.

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I'm gonna be a tad insensitive here and ask why this happened? Were you in some sort of financial bind that made this the only option for your husband?

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God Bless. I hope he comes home safe, and I think I speak for everyone here when I say I'm flattered you would choose to share these sorts of thoughts with us.

Couldn't have said it better myself.

Adidasss: That's more than a bit insensitive, given the timing.

I'm known for a lack of tact. Still curious though...:\

Gosh, I hope he comes back safe and sound. I can't imagine what you're feeling right now. I hope you have many friends and family to turn to.

Good luck to you and your husband.

This is Kevin, eMilee's husband, so if anybody has anything bad to say about her after this, shove it... she had nothing to do with this, so leave her out of it.

1. I did not join the Army because I was in some "financial bind", or was it the "only option" as you say. I joined for several reasons:

a. Family heritage: For the past 3 generations of my family, there have been males and females both that have served, of which that time period was during a War time situation. My Great-Grandfather served in the War of 1812, My grandfather in World War II, and my Uncle in Korea and Vietnam.

b. Personal satisfaction: I am young... yes. 23 to be exact. I have had good paying jobs for my age, and I have loved my jobs that I have had. I had no debt/bills or ANYTHING when I entered the Army. I enlisted for the sheer self satisfaction of knowing that I am not only continuing a legacy in the Miracle family, but rather knowing that somehow, some way, I can make a difference.

c. Education chances: I have a few college credit hours, but not enough yet for any type of degree. I know what I want to do when I get out, and I have time lined goals and itineraries for when I do get out. Within 2 years of getting out, I want to obtain my bachelors degree, and within another 2 years be totally debt free, including our home, and another 2 years after that, to open my own business. So in other words, before I am 30 years old, I want to be in a paid for home, have 2 paid for cars (mine, and hers), and own my own business.

So with that said... there is no way your statement holds any validity. I didn't wake up one morning and think, "Wow... I'm broke." "Oh, I know, the ARMY!!!". Negative. I went in because I wanted to serve in the greatest Army in the world, to make something of myself, and HELP me obtain my future goals.

In closing, I'd like to charge you with this. Kinda know what's going on with someone, before you make ignorant assumptions. It might get you far in life.

I have so much to share with you, but I think you already know what it is. Anytime, anywhere, anyhow, if you want to release, or just talk - I will listen.

This too will pass, and the Kansas song - will help:


It did for me.

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All I can say is good luck and tell your husband to be safe. After reading that post he seems like an awesome person. I wish I had the guts to join the military.

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Take care sweetie we are here for you we all wish things will go well for you both
Talk to 7thson he has been there, he is a great guy

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I was just trying to understand. Reading your wife's concerned (an understatement) post made me think why someone would put their loved ones through such an ordeal. That's the way my mind works, when I decide to do something, I consider how it would reflect on the people I love and care for and there would have to be some pretty damn good reasoning for me to expose them to so much worry and fear. Heritage and personal satisfaction don't really cut it in my book.

But in any case, I hope you do come back safe and sound.

Of course you do, but this is still very serious. What is your current family situation? Do you guys have kids?

Love, Mark

P.S. Hi, Kevin!

we have no kids save for our nieces and a puppy.. we have opted to wait to have kids when he gets out.

this is our puppy, LiL Man.


katey, our 7 yr old niece, who is tons of fun when she is in the right mood.


this is bethany, she is 14 and thinks she is grown up. i took this picture so i am kinda proud of this picture.



last but not least, this is me and kevin when he came home for christmas.



thank you all for being so kind to me with this. its 545am and he just left our room to get to where they are meeting. i didn't sleep too good as i wanted to be in his arms most of the nite while he slept peacefully. all i kept thinking was ''is this a dream?'' mark, kevin said hey-- he has posted under my name here at times. so he is turning into a movie buff afterall. (yeah) will keep everyone updated on him while he is away...just keep him in your prayers and thoughts-it means more to me than you will EVER know....(((hugs)))

Well look at you two, such a nice cute pair Love the puppy and the Nieces

Kevin hope you come back safe and sound, and don't give your wife too many nightmares!

Hope all your plans and dreams come true too. Paying off your home before you're 30 is an ambition not many people can fulfil!

Good Luck!

Also I hope there's peace in Iraq soon, god knows there's been too much loss of innocent life there, those poor ordinary Iraqi people have had a lot to put up with.

eMilee and Kevin, sending prayers and good wishes to you both. Keep safe and strong. And, Thank you for sharing yourselves with us.

So what is your Husbands MOS?/specialty in the Army?

he is actually a cavalry scout but he is driving a bradley!!! as of now... i sent u a request to yahoo!!! so we can talk more about this!!!