tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post1789472292343945948..comments2023-08-23T06:09:37.861-05:00Comments on chambanachik: Rain, Rain, Go Awayerikahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09432371971747985519noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-67897610222425571552011-05-08T11:55:15.856-05:002011-05-08T11:55:15.856-05:00My hubby is on AT right now (you SO don't want...My hubby is on AT right now (you SO don't want to hear my aggravations with THAT) so i'm running WAY behind reading the blogs I follow like yours. I'm just now getting to reading this post.<br /><br />First, let me say that - in my opinion - he IS on a "real" deployment. True, he's not overseas. So? He is just as gone as if he were. He can't help with the baby. He can't help when any one of a myriad of appliances decide this is the perfect time for a breakdown. He can't wrap his arms around you when you're feeling down or sad or frustrated or overwhelmed. "But he's not in danger, so it's not a 'real' deployment!" you say? Hmmm... talk to the 33 Missouri Guardsmen who were trapped by flood waters for almost 24 hours or their families. I think they'd tell you they WERE in danger. So ... yes, I think it's a "real" deployment.<br /><br />Next, it is entirely asinine for them to withhold your pay that long. I would yell and scream and make myself heard if Missouri tried to do that to my husband's unit. That is NOT acceptable.<br /><br />Along that same line ... If anyone (yourself or other families in your situation) is having trouble meeting bills, please contact your State Family Program office. They have resources to help with financial crises. (Or, at least, I assume they do. I know Missouri's SFP office certainly does.) If you don't have/can't find their contact information, contact your unit's FRG or Readiness NCO.MrsDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14200981056730656293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-4622426959024624402011-05-05T21:34:03.222-05:002011-05-05T21:34:03.222-05:00that last paragraph soo has me choking up.
and i&#...that last paragraph soo has me choking up.<br />and i'm listening to that other alison krauss song.<br />touching.bekahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09648168191469472011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-89451386029053931742011-05-05T12:22:43.251-05:002011-05-05T12:22:43.251-05:00I don't think you are whining! I actually thin...I don't think you are whining! I actually think it's refreshing to hear how difficult it can be to be a military spouse, because it can be! And it's helpful to hear some of the things you and your family have been doing to pass the time while your hubby is away. Hang in there!My Traveling Troophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00534140268610889800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-13124664579580805182011-05-04T20:19:44.846-05:002011-05-04T20:19:44.846-05:00ughhh! I can't believe they aren't paying ...ughhh! I can't believe they aren't paying you guys, and I think that's pretty insensitive for someone to say "that's just life in the military." That may be so but it doesn't make it any less shitty. I hope things get better for you and that you cheer up soon. The rain will go away and your blue skies will be here soon enough! :)Brittneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03826972932495686229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-33364879141588245312011-05-04T17:36:12.455-05:002011-05-04T17:36:12.455-05:00Hugs. You are in my thoughts and prayers. :)Hugs. You are in my thoughts and prayers. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-66506069017405200522011-05-04T11:38:38.471-05:002011-05-04T11:38:38.471-05:00its amazing how the silence can be deafening somet...its amazing how the silence can be deafening sometimes. II used to feel the same way when Eric would TAD for weeks at a time. Its hard, but I think that when it stop being hard then there is something wrong. We are SUPPOSED to miss our spouses, we love them. As for he pay... something will come through. Everything happens for a reason. Just try to stay positive.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10760095714017939852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-35909512199216871362011-05-04T10:48:57.254-05:002011-05-04T10:48:57.254-05:00i am so sorry to hear you're having such a rou...i am so sorry to hear you're having such a rough time. i can't believe that anyone would say "that's just life in the military." maybe so, but that doesn't make it any easier. the lack of sympathy and understanding makes me sad.<br /><br />as far as the lack of pay, that is absolutely ridiculous. no wonder you're frustrated. i'll be praying for clear blue skies in your future, along with a husband returning home and money in the bank.<br /><br />in the meantime, i hope you find some encouraging blogs, get some food in your belly and some good, solid rest. <3 you're always in my thoughts.charla bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02897087109849801493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-52458621877379325842011-05-04T08:50:00.315-05:002011-05-04T08:50:00.315-05:00Ughhhh... hang in there dear. It's not suppos...Ughhhh... hang in there dear. It's not supposed to rain today. :)Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09336034641300754484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-19590019433457867822011-05-04T08:37:22.556-05:002011-05-04T08:37:22.556-05:00That's asinine about the paychecks, absolutely...That's asinine about the paychecks, absolutely and totally stupid. I hope the rain goes away, too, and you are able to get out of your funk. Even though it isn't a 'real' deployment, you are still in a state of limbo, and that's crazy stressful. ***hugs***Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540357391500090255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-3069968557896840142011-05-04T07:15:54.746-05:002011-05-04T07:15:54.746-05:00I'm sorry you are having such a rough time. Th...I'm sorry you are having such a rough time. That's terrible about your husband's pay! I would be so stressed and overwhelmed if my husband's pay stopped for any reason. Please know that you are in my thoughts, and as hopeless as it may seem there is a light at the end of this tunnel and you will get through it. *big hug*Ashley S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03757648303519095851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-46020021084977633322011-05-04T00:58:24.954-05:002011-05-04T00:58:24.954-05:00They've sent the Guard to help with recovery, ...They've sent the Guard to help with recovery, and aren't going to pay them?! That's just ridiculous. You're absolutely right - there's no reason to sigh and accept that.<br /><br />(Stumbled across your blog today - hello!)Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699442236033937238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-45981872852469484132011-05-04T00:34:14.335-05:002011-05-04T00:34:14.335-05:00I hate the "its what you signed up for" ...I hate the "its what you signed up for" answers some people want to give. Ugh! Hang in there. There is nothing anyone can say when you get in those funks- I have been there. THe pay thing is ridiculous- I would freak out too! Hug lil one and jump into blog world for awhile ofdistraction!Brennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01190210420097848617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5520849174973581756.post-58415015195636062342011-05-04T00:16:51.535-05:002011-05-04T00:16:51.535-05:00i'm sorry hun. i hope everything starts gettin...i'm sorry hun. i hope everything starts getting better for you!!! big hugs (----------------) <---that's a virtual hug for you :)ineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04366710295802341183noreply@blogger.com