It's been a difficult month......

[KerriC1]

Sorry for airing all my woes. Ibe been through a lot this month and sadly it's easy to talk to you guys here. Last month my son left for deployment and I also had to say goodbye to my sweet dog Ruby. I just kinda feel a bit lost and sad right now. The added stress of a moms worry for her child is not helping my own pain one bit.....

Things just seem to be spiraling in my world. But I hold fast and steady to the fact that he will be home soon. Tomorrow is his birthday and it's gonna be rough for me. And for him I'm sure. I'd rather have all the physical pain sometimes as opposed to the emotional heartache. Sorry again for whining....

[KerriC1]

Thank you so much for suck kind words.  We would very much appreciate the prayers. You can never have enough of them!

I'm very sorry for the loss of your per also. It's a very hard thing to go through.

I'm also sorry that you are now having to go through another surgery for the leak. I hope it gets taken care of with as little pain possible. I will say prayers for you on Tuesday!

[gjjl]

I am so sorry you're going through 2 very hard things at once. My beloved Cookie past away in November and I literally cried for days. My children are young so I couldn't imagine being without them. With that said and this doesn't make it ANY easier your son is doing a truly amazing thing that most would run from. He has my respect and you do also. People often forget the family who stays is just as effected as the person deployed just in a different way. My heart goes out to you and if you don't mind I will pray for you and your son. Never be sorry for venting. You need that we all do. Try to stay strong and I hope things get better day by day

[selmaS]

  When my daughter went off to college ( I know very different then deployment) but she was 17 and off to a town almost 3 hrs away....but I looked at it as where she was supposed to be instead of being sad....I did my job well and worked hard to help get her to that point....so to be sad, would have in my mind be like saying I wasn't happy or did not feel she was where she should be....I kept reminding myself that and it helped me see it differently...I did miss her....and then she went after 4 yrs there to 6 yrs in NYC....she went for her masters and got a job....she also got married and b4 I knew it she was away longer then she had been here with me....she has since moved back to our home town and is doing well....and I see her as much as I can....

Just know you did a great job raising your son <3

[KerriC1]

Thank you both so much. Selma, I am a proud momma! Sad, but proud! I've been trying to keep my mind occupied with other things. Easier said than done but I'm doing my best. I have a great family and wonderful people to talk to here!

[Emme80]

Aww girl....your woes are warranted and no matter what, even if it's a irritated fingernail cuticle, we're here for you! It's never a bother! Ever!
I do want to thank you, your family and specifically your son, for his service!!! He'll be home before you know it- though time ticks slowly when you're in it, I know.
We are ALWAYS here for you to lend a hand/words/just wars to listen. Why? Because this is our clan! A bind that is strong & sees us through happy and tough times!
Many many hugs to you!!
<3 <3 <3
~emme~  

[selmaS]

  No need to apologize for venting be it physical or emotional pain....we all have to deal with them....and they can affect how we feel overall.....

Letting go of our kids when they leave the nest anytime is not easy, but to have one deployed adds a whole new spin to it.....Thank you and him for his service to our country!

It won't be easy, but do try to remember he is doing what he wants to do, and for that you should be proud....and in order for you to do well you have to find other things to occupy your mind.

Ruby was loved and will always be with you.....when the time is right look for another pet that will also help fill the void.

Venting is the best way to release stressful feelings that held onto will only cause you more pain....so vent when  you need to as much as you need to, <3