We slept in, all four of us. The boys stayed home from school and Logan and I enjoyed the extra time suggling before we got up. This is precious time before he deploys. That man is my heart. =) So, I eventually got up and decided to make a HUGE breakfast (per Logans request) eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits, and cinnamon rolls...I told you it was big. We sat together talking as if there were no worries in the world. That's how it should be, the boys knew their daddy was leaving that day but we wanted to enjoy every last minute and not think about later that night, when we would say goodbye.
The rest of that day now seems like a blur up until we got in the car...
We started driving towards the XVIII Airborne Corps Headquarters, where I would watch my husband line up in formation after his name had been called off of the manifest, and feel like my heart was slowly being ripped out of my chest. The emotions were so raw so I'd rather show you pictures than try and describe the rest of that day.
I was so very thankful to have one of my good friends come with us and capture the Bixler family as a whole. Thank you Mrs. Shely. =)
3 comments:
You have made me cried and remind me those many times that I have gone through the same emotions. Except that this past deployment was harder because my poor little guy cried all night for his father... At this times what can we say to a wife that is misssing her order half like crazy, that cant go to sleep because he is not there.. I think the only thing that help me was the huge love, respect and PROUD I am for my soldier.. which I know you have as well.. Soon all this deployment will be over.. hang in there
Aww Miriam thank you, we will be okay it's just the first week that is always the hardest. It's so nice to know that there are other military wives who know exactly what I am going through, it's comforting. I remember you going through a lot while your hubs was deployed...man I felt for you. =( I know you have asked me several times but we really do need to get together for some coffee before you move. =)
*tears* man shelb. that was hard.... i honestly can't even imagine what it must feel like. every. time. you. say. until next time... i can't even imagine.... you KNOW how i feel about those who serve our country.... and those who make the sacrifice for those who serve our country.... you and Brennen and Connor....
I hope your heart is on the mend for the time being and that these next months go by as quickly and safely as possible for you all... can't wait for the blog to come, with all of the pictures showing you all being reunited again!!! keep your head up beautiful!!! love you!
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