Today at work I was having a normal day doing some linking in excel and my phone rang, I looked down to see it was “husband” calling, but it wasn’t the normal everyday phone call I’m used to getting from him. He told me he had just received a phone call from his LPO, who told him that he was being deployed to Afghanistan on June 5, 2009.
I guess I was in shock because I had to have him repeat himself a couple times even though I heard him the first time. He doesn’t know exactly how long he’ll be gone or really any other details for that matter. For now, he’s assuming it’s a standard deployment and that he’ll be required to report for a few months of combat training followed by a 6 month tour. Hopefully, he’ll find out more details next month when he goes to drill in Ft. Worth. I have mixed feelings and still don’t really know what to think of it. I knew this day could come and that this is what we signed up for, I just wasn’t expecting today to be that day. I can only trust in God and that this is apart of his plan for our lives and that the outcome will be positive.
A verse on my mind right now is this one: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." ~Jeremiah 29:11
I can tell you that this is something Mark is extremely passionate about and because I love him so much, I support him 100%. It will be a tough separation, especially with a new baby on the way but I have all the faith in the world that it will only make our relationship and family stronger and that Mark will be fulfilled serving our country during this time of war.
Please pray for us to have strength and for our family.
5 comments:
My husband, Brad, deployed to Afghanistan for 6 months when Aiden was just 4 months old. It can be tough: trying to NOT worry, trying to be strong for the kids, and handling all of the things that hubby used to take care of. But you are a strong, capable woman, and you'll do just fine, I'm sure of it! And you have family close-by that will be more than happy to help out. If you ever want another military wife to rant to or lean on, look me up in the KBIC directory--we military wives have to stick together! :) --Angela
I have to agree that was not a phone call I was expecting either! Ashley you are stronger then I am, I cried, I don't want my little boy at risk (he will always be my little boy even when he is ninety)but I am proud of him and you, y'all did wonderful while Mark was away last time, I just regret that I am not there to help with the girls. I love you all.
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Wow..Thats big news. How are you holding up? Couldn't the military wait till you had your baby, come on! JK! Let us know how everything goes. We'll keep yall in our prayers.
Ashley, I am praying for you and Mark and your babies. You seem like a strong young woman and with God on your side you will make it through this.
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Girl, I am praying for your entire family. I can't imagine what you must be feeling. I have been close to those feelings before, but so far we are blessed to have Robbie around (his brother leaves in March, I think?). So, know that you are in my prayers!! Aren't you close to me? We just may have to get together so I can help you out once you are there with two little ones (or at least maybe go on a play date!). Thinking about you girl! Prayers and Hugs!!
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