Boots on the Ground
| Sniper is finally doing what he does best, taking care of shit and gettin' it done. He is now in Iraq and the countdown begins. One day down.....too many to go. I will have to think of a way to counting down to homecoming or how long he has been gone. I am thinking of counting it by weeks instead of days. Less that way. I haven't heard from him since last Thursday. Luckily the internet is a great source of info and I know he is there now. And he thought me being on the computer was senseless. I have found other family members whose sons are in his unit and even corresponded with them. Nope, not from the KV (I'm not privy to that information. Remember, I'm just a girlfriend. It doesn't matter that I have loved him for 15 years in the eyes of the Marine Corps. But it counts to us). I have found a great support website and have connected with other families in his unit. I love it. Finally a place where other's have been there or are there with me. My family doesn't get the internet thing as well. They keep telling me to get off the computer everytime they call. You are way to attached to that damn thing. Well when you have someone you love over there, then you can tell me what to do. In the mean time (I love you mom) leave me the hell alone and let me spend hours on end (at least when I am home) on the computer. Nope, kids are taken care of. I throw them a bone and some water once in awhile. There not killing each other. Things are good. Seriously, my kids love to hear all the info and search the sites with me. Then they kick me off to play there damn video games. Damn kids. Nope I love the internet. I am addicted and will stay that way for a very long time. Or until he comes home and kicks my ass of this frickin computer...or at least tries to. I am holding up great. I have written several letters, sent two motomail letters and am mailing out 5 boxes in the morning to him. I hope he loves it all. I am going broke for care packages.... I love you Sniper! dyzgoneby |
posted by dyzgoneby at 1/30/2006 09:30:00 PM
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post a commentHowdy strangely from Japan. I hear you with the guy in harms way now, and the thinking in weeks. Japan as the unsinkable aircraft carrier with Yokosuka, Atsugi, etc. I hear the airplanes overhead almost daily.
Why me, why this? Google "wedding anniversary stupid men 14 years things do" and you --automagically-- come up tops. Life is funny. I have been married almost 14 years, tommorrow is the day, umm need help on what she will accept as proper appreciation of the anniversary. Lunch as a minimum, time spent googly-eyed without regrets of course... Just me, in Japan, 45yrs old, with a wedding anniversary and expectations coming up. Any suggestions?
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And good luck with your guy.
DGB:
Just keep postin', and givin' us the good stuff. Got a shirt design in mind of you 'n yours. I'll e-mail first copy to you, just came to me, and it's a natural.
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Hey DGB:
Didja see yer Caligirl in handcuffs at the State of the Union speech? How do you stand it around all those moonbats? She don't expect to win as Senator against Dianne, just wants to muck up the political process with her wacky ways. You poor girl, tryin' to soar like an eagle among all those turkeys! Thanks for adding my blogspot to your roll. Gotta go work on really cooooooool idea for a t-shirt.
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Internet is my life force. Without it, this deployment would have been 100x harder. I have met people online, read blogs, scourred for info, and got a sense of the politics. My bf is always amazed at how much I know...and always surprised at what can actually be found online, that is potentially not OPSEC-friendly...lol.
And thank goodness for flat rate priority mail boxes, huh?
Hello! I found your site through CaliValleyGirl, and after reading the first few paragraphs of your post, knew I'd just have to comment!!
At the beginning of my fiance's deployment, I was always devising new ways to countdown that made the time seem "less," so I thought I'd share a few... :) For me, the smaller the number, the better.
Seasons - there's only 4 to 5 of those in a 14 month deployment. Semesters - if you're taking any classes to occupy the time while he's away, or if either of your children are in school. Also there's things like oil changes - on average people only get their oil changed about 4 times a year.
They're a little strange, I suppose - small ways to trick yourself into thinking 14 months isn't as along as it is. Ultimately what made the time seem to move quickest for me was focusing on small events in the near future - planning something each weekend that you can look forward to so you don't dwell too much on the BIG goal.
Anyway, I wish a very speedy deployment to you and your Marine, and all the best. God bless you both!
DGB:
I just posted a tribute design for all those with a "Sniper" out there. Up front in my "Attitudes" section. Check it out.
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