Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Here We Go Again!


Hey all!




I am starting a blog to let everyone know how we are progressing through this upcoming deployment. (Thanks for the idea Cinnamon!!!) Deployments are never easy, and seem to last an eternity, but keeping yourself busy is the best way to get through. Scott is due to leave very soon, and will be deployed for at least half the new year (likely more). I have went through this process many times, and each time is equally as heart wrenching as the last. As the kids get older the dynamic changes. I would have thought nothing was harder than a deployment with a new baby, or even a toddler, but I was wrong. It gets harder as the grow older and know how long 6 months is, and when they are old enough to really truly miss their daddy. Veronica and Kenny are such troopers, but its really very hard for them. I will be trying to update this blog at least once a week, with updates on the kids and I, as well as Scott. I will also be posting pictures and anything else interesting that comes about. Please feel free to post comments or ask questions, like I said, anything to keep me busy makes the time go faster. For all of you out there that are in the same place as me, having your spouse get deployed, keep your chin up, stay positive and get yourself a good support system. Happy New Year!

6 comments:

  1. love it..you can link me..
    www.roneemalama.blogspot.com
    love you
    me

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  2. Thanks for sending this to me... I love the Picture, the kids are getting so big!!!

    Steven will be deploying this year also,but not for as long. That happens in 2010.

    This is a wonderful idea. Talk to you soon
    Kelli

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  3. Oh my gosh... I was looking at the little picture, He has gotten so big also... you know ever since you left all Hunter has talked about is those turtles and how he wants some!!!! LOL

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  4. Good luck, Chris! I can't imagine how hard it must be to have your husband gone for so long. You'll be in my prayers. Kenny & Veronica are the sweetest kids. Give them hugs for me. I love your snow picture! I hope you'll keep up on the blog. I've loved doing mine - it's a great place to share your feelings (it's always good to get those out!). Love you!

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  5. once a week isn't enough of a renfro fix for me! maybe i am just bored..ry left today to go back to the boat...ugh..
    oh well
    missing you...i see gam gam in a few days..you have to see brianna and garrick..she's driving now!
    sigh...
    missing you
    me

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  6. Aloha! Great idea! Dave is going to do a possible 12-14 month deployment this year and I think venting on a blog is a FAB idea! We can go throgh this deployment poo together! We were suppose to leave HI this summer but we will be here at least until next summer.
    Hugs to you and yours and I'm loving the turtle eating the stocking pic! His eyes look so wild! LOL
    ~tami

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