getting deployed

[StrugglinStuden]

Ok folks... Im back for now. We just got processed for deployment. I got all my shots... Anthrax, yellow fever, ect. But then, they pulled us into a room, one by one, and asked for volunteers to go. Of course, I said HELL NO!! that dont mean that Im not going, just the ones that said yes get pulled first. so far, 5 out of our 30 person unit is going. SO FAR. Anyway, good to be back after 2 weeks, and would like to thank everyone for their support and prayers. IT WORKED!!!

Well its official... For those of you who dont know me, Im a nursing student, and a soldier in the army national guard. I just got ordered today to active duty. I leave on Tues. It sucks because Im so close to being done, and will have to quit school. Meaning, This whole semester wasted, start over another time. Sucks again, because I have two little ones (2yrs old and 4 yrs old) and an active duty army husband, whos not going anywhere, but works 16 hr days. (p.s. its 11:41... hubby still not home from work.)

Guess Im just frustrated and scared. Not for what Ill be doing, (im a nurse in the guard), but for my kiddos. Will miss them much. They are too little to understand that Im coming back eventually, dont want them to think I deserted them, and my 4 yr old sees all the war stuff on tv.

Anyway.. I will return and check in with everyone... Probley change my name to "nurse-n-boots" lol.... Wish me luck!!!!

[mario_ragucci]

It will be all right. I remember that deployment feeling. It's pretty intense, because you'll be participating in history. You are part of a time when our country is really needing our military men and women to quiet a region. There is fear and there is the potential of death, but that is what makes it special and unique and a big honor to participate in. make us proud, i am proud of you!

[Mary Dover]

My husband got the news the other day that there's a good possibility that he'll be deployed. He is active duty Air Force. I always kind of assumed that his particular job would keep him here and that we would be immune to that stressor, but guess not now. We live in a military town and I've been sadly watching loved ones come and go for months now. I was kinda stunned at first when he told me, then I realized - I am (we as a couple are) no better to have to endure this than anyone else, we will all do what we have to do.

I am quite proud of EVERYONE in the military, and thank you all for what you do for our country. God bless you.

[CountrifiedRN]

My thoughts and prayers for you to stay safe during your deployment and return home quickly. And for your children and husband to remain strong and proud until you are back in each others arms.

Thank you to all those military and their families that sacrifice so that we may enjoy our freedoms.

-former Navy wife-

[cwazycwissyRN, RN]

love and prayers coming your way:kiss I admire your courage.

[Brita01]

Here is a big THANK YOU from an active army and army reserves veteran. Stay safe and God bless you. :kiss

[Lausana]

You'll be in my thoughts and prayers, I'm in awe of your bravery and positive spirit! :kiss Wishing you safe traveling tomorrow!