3 Bedroom Bungalow to Let in Crazytown: Preparations

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Preparations

He will be gone soon. "Down Range" as they call it. So we in addition to making every moment this Christmas count, we have been preparing. Buying odds and ends: sleeping bags, toiletries, new running shoes. Asking parents for care packages that contain items we couldn't find like reading lights and electric blankets (apparently it is really cold in Afghanistan). Then packing all these things into two standard issue green duffle bags. Checking and double checking (and then The Man triple checking and quadruple checking cause well, that is what he does). Making lists of things for me to remember, and then him putting them on my iCal (he even put "feed cat and dog" on there everyday until he gets back). We took care of bills to be paid, figured out the budget, found his will (just in case), and got all the recycling organized so I can take it to the dump.

Then soon, he will go. Until then, we are enjoying every single moment together as a family.

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Captain Dumbass · 796 weeks ago

I can't even imagine how much that sucks. Not that I don't think Supreme Leader wouldn't make a potent addition to any fighting force, but I just can't see her putting up with the bad food, dirt and orders.

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Joanne · 796 weeks ago

Good Luck

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brian miller · 796 weeks ago

cherish the moments and build the memories for when the time comes...

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Nicole · 796 weeks ago

I feel your pain. We went throught all of that during November. We must of packed and re packed his giant duffle atleast 5 times. Just think about the here and now and worry about everything else later ;)

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MomInHighHeels 20p · 796 weeks ago

Oh, Kat. I know how you feel. The weeks leading up are harder IMO than the deployment itself. It's so stressful. Enjoy your time together.

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Heather · 796 weeks ago

I can't imagine how hard it must be. Hope you can not think about it too much right now and enjoy your time together.

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jay · 796 weeks ago

Kat I have no idea what you're going through. Closest I can relate is when hubs went to work abroad for a few weeks at a time. You have my number. Call me whenever you like. And if you need help finding anything, please just shout, ok?

Hope to God the time passes quick and easy, and he makes a safe return home.

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Mad Woman · 796 weeks ago

I can't even begin to imagine. Enjoy the time, and I'll be praying for his quick and safe return.

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SmittenbyBritain 71p · 796 weeks ago

Garsh, you're brave and you must be feeling so stressed right now. I'm sure you are trying to put on a brave face for the kids as well. Since I was the military person in the family, I have a pretty good idea how you are feeling. You know where I am if you need to vent.

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Irish Gumbo · 796 weeks ago

"Enjoy when you can, and endure when you must."
-- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

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Irish Gumbo · 796 weeks ago

Good luck and best wishes to the Bungalow, my dear. My heart goes out to you all. :)

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Gail · 796 weeks ago

Be strong and very proud. This is the life of special people. God bless you all and keep you safe.

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middle-aged-woman · 796 weeks ago

You need to let us know his APO/IPO address so we can send letters and cool stuff.

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Mike & Kristin · 796 weeks ago

We're saying lots of prayers for you guys! Love you all!

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The Stiletto Mom · 796 weeks ago

I'm with Middle Aged Woman, we love to send care packages to the military! Hope you enjoy this time together and don't get too stressed out. Please tell The Man how very much we appreciate his work to keep our country safe!

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Aunt Juicebox · 796 weeks ago

~hugs~ When will he be back?

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SueAnn · 796 weeks ago

Yes, tell him we care and we pray!! I know this is so hard for you. I am so glad you have Christmas together. Hugs to you all dear ones!
SueAnn

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moonspun · 796 weeks ago

Wishing you all well....if you need anything for him, you should let us know. Lots of us want to help make those serving more comfortable and especially to support someone we know!

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WeaselMomma · 796 weeks ago

All I can say is Thank You. To your hubby, you and your family, for all of the sacrifices you make for me and my family. Thank you.

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Ellie · 796 weeks ago

Good luck. Hope you had a fun Boxing Day!

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Jess · 796 weeks ago

I do believe she is playing the Wii backwards and totally schooling her Dad in the process. She is amazing. Good luck to hubby during his deployment...and even MORE luck to you!!!

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Jenni · 796 weeks ago

Ah, Kat, my stomach is in knots for you.

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Fragrant Liar · 796 weeks ago

I can hardly imagine what that must be like, sending your loved one off to war. But I will keep him and the Bungalow in my thoughts and prayers.

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Badass Geek · 796 weeks ago

I cannot imagine how difficult that may be. I highly respect him for what he does.

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Kendra · 796 weeks ago

Have fun every day you have him and know that we are praying for him while he will be gone.

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