tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post3130471294583564753..comments2024-03-18T12:13:51.922-04:00Comments on Big Blueberry Eyes: Reality CheckMichellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02441176684416139172noreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-88725804606044376412008-08-12T09:34:00.000-04:002008-08-12T09:34:00.000-04:00I'm so sorry to hear of your news. I dread the da...I'm so sorry to hear of your news. I dread the day that we get that same phone call. <BR/><BR/>Stay strong and you will be in my prayers!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02552301709839717118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-9936507877703100962008-08-10T12:46:00.000-04:002008-08-10T12:46:00.000-04:00Michelle, I'm so sorry. This stinks big time. I kn...Michelle, I'm so sorry. This stinks big time. I know it's no consolation, but I thank Joe and your family for being willing to make these sacrifices for all of us, and all of you truly are sacrificing for all of the rest of us. <BR/><BR/>I pray that God shows up in special ways for each of you during the time of deployment and that things will cool down militarily so maybe he won't be needed for the whole year. <BR/><BR/>This whole thing elevates you even higher in my mind and, trust me, you were already ranking up there. You're a very strong woman and I so admire how you always encourage others even in the midst of your struggles. I hope that during his deployment the bloggy world will be a lifeline of support for you.Bonitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13945043297139219733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-79792379101369272382008-08-10T12:06:00.000-04:002008-08-10T12:06:00.000-04:00One year deployments.....whoa. May I tell you tho...One year deployments.....whoa. May I tell you though how grateful we are for not only Joe's service, but your sacrifice as well? <BR/><BR/>And though it isn't much, we'll all be here to keep you company and be shoulders to cry on if you need them<BR/><BR/>We absolutely love you guys!Tammy and Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16591163985710800183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-68712593880702664452008-08-09T10:08:00.000-04:002008-08-09T10:08:00.000-04:00My heart goes out to you dear one. I have no idea...My heart goes out to you dear one. I have no idea what you must be going through. Jimmy travels full-time (out Mon and back Thurs evening) and has done this for 10 years, but he's never gone to the other side of the world for over a year. <BR/><BR/>I will keep you and your precious family in my prayers May our Lord be your husband in a powerful way during this time. I know I've drawn so close to Him during these past 10 years home alone.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>NancyAbout Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07459135904808824136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-40168038228296375472008-08-09T01:21:00.000-04:002008-08-09T01:21:00.000-04:00Wow. What a call to get. You are in my prayers. ...Wow. What a call to get. You are in my prayers. I was a child of the Navy and my father was gone quite a bit over the years. It's tough, but your kids will be okay. I can't imagine being on the spouse side of a deployment. Take care my friend! It looks like there are a lot of people praying for you all!Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12378780987070152860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-35001451561164195742008-08-09T00:34:00.000-04:002008-08-09T00:34:00.000-04:00I don't know what to say. I'm sorry you have to be...I don't know what to say. I'm sorry you have to be without him for so long. I'm sorry that Kayla and Lucas have to be without their Daddy. And I'm sorry he'll be without you all. <BR/><BR/>My uncle did a year in Iraq back in 2005-6, and it's looking good that he's getting another tour in Afghanistan. <BR/><BR/>I;ll be thinking of you all. Hugs.Type (little) a aka Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18344395100374466233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-58090738908326733032008-08-09T00:06:00.000-04:002008-08-09T00:06:00.000-04:00awww man, that just plain sucks!!! I know you tho...awww man, that just plain sucks!!! I know you though, you are strong, your family is strong and you will all do fine! hang in there michelle!Amy Flegehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01237104230554615007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-62835009008129345152008-08-09T00:00:00.000-04:002008-08-09T00:00:00.000-04:00I am so sorry . I know this is the last thing you ...I am so sorry . I know this is the last thing you wanted to hear while on your vacation.I hope Kayla has a better time of it this time. I know it was hard for her that her daddy was gone the last time. My prayers are with you all.<BR/>love ya,<BR/>miiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-70597065817176861392008-08-08T18:11:00.000-04:002008-08-08T18:11:00.000-04:00Oh dear, that certainly was not a phone call you w...Oh dear, that certainly was not a phone call you wanted to get while on vacation!! I remember how much you and Kayla missed him when he was away for 4 months...but 13 months is a long time to be separated:-( I think that's why we can never thank our troops enough for all the sacrifices they do to make sure we're safe. My heart goes out to all of you, it won't be easy but just remember, we'll all be here to help you get through it!! xoxoCarole Buranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05497329055251626140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-41680882500931460022008-08-08T16:35:00.000-04:002008-08-08T16:35:00.000-04:00I am actually in tears! I cannot even begin to im...I am actually in tears! I cannot even begin to imagine how hard that will be, how hard it will be for the kids. I'm all the way over here, but if you need anything, let me know.<BR/><BR/>Hope Kayla and Lucas are doing well and enjoying their vacation(S).Izzy, Emmy 'N Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01875610569065358042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-66057730072080096182008-08-08T15:15:00.000-04:002008-08-08T15:15:00.000-04:00Michelle,You and your sweet family are in my praye...Michelle,<BR/>You and your sweet family are in my prayers. You will be just fine. kisses, MelissaMelissa W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13190449650381386817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-75977715853078746342008-08-08T11:17:00.000-04:002008-08-08T11:17:00.000-04:00Oh wow... My prayers are so very much with you. I ...Oh wow... My prayers are so very much with you. I remember growing up an AF brat and all the Dads that had gone to Viet Nam and Korea... It was rough but like you said, you will get through it with God's blessing and you have every right not to like it, at all. <BR/><BR/>So, my prayers continue to be with you and your family and I thank the Lord for men like Joe who are proud to serve this awesome country! Hugs!Ms. Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296728970210715746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-27927084743715534002008-08-08T11:16:00.000-04:002008-08-08T11:16:00.000-04:00So sorry to hear that he'll have to be gone that l...So sorry to hear that he'll have to be gone that long. I know it's what you sign up for with a military career but it still can't be easy.ALFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14009691278000970203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-59194457620561271672008-08-08T11:06:00.000-04:002008-08-08T11:06:00.000-04:00Michelle...oh, sweetie, I'm nearly in tears. As yo...Michelle...oh, sweetie, I'm nearly in tears. <BR/>As you might remember, during our early years of marriage, my husband was in the Navy and gone more often than he was home. It was SO hard as newlyweds...but we didn't have children yet, and I can just imagine the different kind of hardship this is for families.<BR/>My heart goes out to you and all the other families enduring this...<BR/>and I will be in prayer for your family, too, Michelle!<BR/>Big Hugs,<BR/>~TammyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13932066100979969014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-37422499861828889992008-08-08T10:51:00.000-04:002008-08-08T10:51:00.000-04:00Michelle, I am crying right now for you and for yo...Michelle, I am crying right now for you and for your kids. I KNOW what you are going through. I will be praying that during the time until he leaves you will be blessed. That the Lord would make this time together so special and not pre-deployment stressful.Mrs. Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13281387554932290712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-5704744829277073492008-08-08T08:59:00.000-04:002008-08-08T08:59:00.000-04:00By the way, if Joe doesn't mind, I think you shoul...By the way, if Joe doesn't mind, I think you should post his mailing address on your blog when he's finally there so that we can inundate him with fun mail! :)Overwhelmed!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03213476355485623906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-17545590111699961602008-08-08T08:02:00.000-04:002008-08-08T08:02:00.000-04:00Bless your hearts! Hang in there and you'll get th...Bless your hearts! Hang in there and you'll get through it. Prayers being said for you all!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12321940139445511422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-1953205444198593142008-08-08T06:07:00.000-04:002008-08-08T06:07:00.000-04:00Oh wow - I can't even imagine how it feels! I'm so...Oh wow - I can't even imagine how it feels! I'm sorry to hear... :(<BR/><BR/>TraceTracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07834771357823742810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-64142761036265926742008-08-08T01:18:00.000-04:002008-08-08T01:18:00.000-04:00Oh Michelle, I can't believe it! Well, I guess I ...Oh Michelle, I can't believe it! Well, I guess I can because I work with Air Force guys and some of them are being shipped off for a year as well. ((sigh)) I'm so sorry you'll all be apart for so long. <BR/><BR/>Please, don't hesitate to call me if you ever need to talk, vent or just have an adult conversation. And lets hope that I get sent to Alamogordo on TDY next year so I can visit you in person!<BR/><BR/>Hang in there! Your family will be in my prayers.Overwhelmed!https://www.blogger.com/profile/03213476355485623906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-49931439219051297832008-08-07T22:47:00.000-04:002008-08-07T22:47:00.000-04:00*hugs*He will be missed... Enjoy the time, and bel...*hugs*<BR/>He will be missed... Enjoy the time, and believe that we will come home to you and those precious babies.Crunchy Green Mom - Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15515417754007594374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-22840472434818759722008-08-07T22:13:00.000-04:002008-08-07T22:13:00.000-04:00Michelle, I am so sorry I know it won't be an easy...Michelle, I am so sorry I know it won't be an easy year. But the good news is time flies when you have kids. :) HUGS and I'll be praying you thru the year!All 4 My Galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04388794548592051699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-39571011090109892142008-08-07T21:39:00.000-04:002008-08-07T21:39:00.000-04:00Oh, Michelle! I'm so sorry. Thank goodness Joe w...Oh, Michelle! I'm so sorry. Thank goodness Joe was there when Lucas was tiny to help out, but it'll be so hard to have the little boy grow up while Joe is gone. And Kayla! It was so hard on her the first time.<BR/><BR/>I'm here if you need anything. We'll be praying for his safety and your strength.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09037928148778848386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-24441505867584438452008-08-07T21:38:00.000-04:002008-08-07T21:38:00.000-04:00Oh Michelle. I really don't know what to say. I'm...Oh Michelle. I really don't know what to say. I'm so sorry he'll be going again. I can't imagine being a single parent for so long. I will be thinking of and praying for you as this deployment gets closer.camillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493206160470634301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-62088337790977109662008-08-07T21:20:00.000-04:002008-08-07T21:20:00.000-04:00Oh Michelle, I'm so sorry. I had no idea that the ...Oh Michelle, I'm so sorry. I had no idea that the AF was now doing 365 day rotations. I'm not going to lie to you....a year is hard. But, you do have enough notice to make lots of memories and to make preparations for the time apart. There are some excellent resources avaliable through Military Onesource for both you and the kids and there are so many ideas for things to do to help the children better comprehend the long length of time. <BR/>We will be thinking about you and your family in the coming months. I know how it feels to live with that year looming over you like a big thunderstorm cloud just waiting to rain. <BR/>Feel free to get in touch if there's anything I can do or if you just want someone else to talk to. (((HUGS))) to you as your family comes to terms with the news.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05854999345315958520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24014954.post-5162884427697252632008-08-07T21:08:00.000-04:002008-08-07T21:08:00.000-04:00I'm really sorry!! Wish I could say more..I'm really sorry!! Wish I could say more..StephthefutrRxDrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08755796272483069705noreply@blogger.com