i want to cry...Edited: he's in the car and on his way home!

[etwahl]

Edited to say that it's a 15 hour drive and he's on his way...so we "should" see him by tomorrow afternoon sometime. we're excited this is FINALLY happening! am soooo excited that i won't be a single mom anymore. it's much too hard of a job, and i'm tired of it. i'm ready to resign already :) (the single mom part, not the "mom" part!)


my husband was supposed to come home very late tonight, but i just found out it won't be until late next week now. well at least that's the "current" plan. it's only changed probably 15 times. first it was supposed to be mid october, then before halloween, then by halloween, then a day after, then a couple days after, then mid of this week, then thursday, then friday morning, and now it's "currently" next week. i feel like a dog whose spirit has been severely broken.

i'm so angry and bitter. lauren will be 8 months wed and he's been here maybe 3 of them. and yes, i know it's not his fault, but it doesn't make it any less frustrating.

right now i have so many more things i could complain about - but really, what's the point. it's not like it would do me any good.

Tammy,
Mom to Lauren Genevieve
03/12/2003
www.evantammy.com

[nigele]

Oh Tammy, I'm so sorry. I wish we were closer and could be with you to keep you company while Evan is away. I wish I knew what to say to make you feel better. Sending big hugs your way.

Tammy,
Cry away, honey- I'm always glad to listen. Few people have dealt with what you've been through since last December! I've only ever been so impressed by you, your determination to be the best mommy for sweet little Lauren, and how tough this last year has been on you- but you've come through it so well (and so has Lauren). I'll send prayers for Evan's speedy return that you three can have a great holiday season together, and that he'll be home to stay! Hang in there, sweetie!

Great big hugs,

Definitely cry away. It's so hard to be patient, especially when you've been waiting for this for so long. There are many things I love about military life, however.....there are lots of broken promises and sudden changes in plans and they (the military, not the husbands) just don't seem to care or notice that it turns everyone's life upside down. And there's no one you can officially complain to (well, w/o it affecting your DH's career that is). You have handled this past year so well and I know there have been many ups and downs. Hopefully you'll soon be able to have a 'normal' family life. And it does do you good to complain about anything and everything; it gets it off your chest so you can go on w/o it building up and eating away at you. Hugs to you and hopefully your DH really will be home next week.

Tammy, cry away honey!!! I am so sorry that you and Evan are being jerked around this way. Wishing for his speedy return home to you!!! Big hugs!

Oh Tammy, I'm so very sorry! Wish you were back in your old neighborhood so you could meet me at the Starbucks next to the Vons. Take care.

[MartiesMom2B]

Tammy:

I'm so sorry it will get better I promise. When Evan becomes a commercial airline pilot, he'll be at home so much you won't know what to do with yourself! My uncle was away a lot too when he was in the Navy and then again for training with American Airlines. But now he stays at home for 3 weeks at a time with his family. They go on great trips around the world with his discounts too.

I know it stinks now and I'm sending your a big ol' hug.

Sonia
Proud Mommy to Martie 4/6/03

Oh Tammy, I'm so sorry! Hugs to you. You, Lauren and Evan have really had to be strong this past year, haven't you. I'm so impressed.

Oh, no! Please feel free to cry here *any* time! I certainly wish that they would let Evan come home and STAY a while!! Take plenty of pictures (I know you do!) so he can see all the "moments". I know it's especially hard since you're in a new place. {{{BIG HUGS}}} to you. I will be praying for him to come home *soon*!

[McQ]

Argh Tammy, that's just awful news. But cry, vent, and let off steam here any time you like. My hat goes off to you and all the other mommies that are doing it all alone. But you're doing a great job and we're all here for you!

Allison
~ mommy to Declan 3.24.03