tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post297310302361392180..comments2023-12-15T05:36:53.089-08:00Comments on Way Out West: Done (okay, not really)Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05439718281949127886noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-62409370899366829192011-09-07T08:02:10.851-07:002011-09-07T08:02:10.851-07:00Heather, The end is even more sight now than it wa...Heather, The end is even more sight now than it was when you posted this. He's now state-side and I'm sure the emotions are running high as anticipation is mounting for hubby/daddy to be HOME.<br /><br />I have no experience with single parenting... what little I have, I am getting in 10-14 day sets and I have to tell you, it's no fun. And I know I haven't begun to experience what you have gone through more than once.<br /><br />You are amazing. Our soldiers are needed but it is their families who I stand in awe of. You and the boys have made it so Steve could do what he needed to do. <br /><br />So glad he's (almost) home.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194724896237883505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-89750368531390415542011-09-04T18:01:52.669-07:002011-09-04T18:01:52.669-07:00I did that just for you, Emily :)I did that just for you, Emily :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05439718281949127886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-71670631553609391712011-09-04T15:25:57.201-07:002011-09-04T15:25:57.201-07:00Thank you for changing the blog title! :)Thank you for changing the blog title! :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16778892741400094989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-2732204501077407532011-09-02T21:02:55.758-07:002011-09-02T21:02:55.758-07:00Count me in as one whose heart skipped a beat when...Count me in as one whose heart skipped a beat when I saw the title of your post! I SO want you to be DONE!! I know that you can't know a specific date, but I am secretly (well, not-so-secretly now) hoping that Steve will arrive home on your 10th wedding anniversary. Nonetheless, whether it's the 15th or the 30th, there are just DAYS remaining until your beautiful, amazing family is re-united. Can't wait to hear all about it SOON!Ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08676553718504779747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-53720577776523632682011-09-02T15:33:02.128-07:002011-09-02T15:33:02.128-07:00Almost there Heath! You only have DAYS left to wai...Almost there Heath! You only have DAYS left to wait :) Your family is truly an inspiration!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03250167563862252417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-53273517703266443342011-09-02T12:50:52.061-07:002011-09-02T12:50:52.061-07:00I can't imagine the stress. You are a strong m...I can't imagine the stress. You are a strong mama! Your boys, all of 'em, are blessed to have you nurturing and caring them along in life. Thankfully, your wait is nearly over. Hang in there!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09756719646537820190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-8240332584540012392011-09-02T04:25:10.273-07:002011-09-02T04:25:10.273-07:00Hehe, I too got overexcited by the title and photo...Hehe, I too got overexcited by the title and photo - thought Steve was home with you all! Keep counting down those M&Ms so we can all look forward to a similar but new version of that photo! In addition to being clearly a wonderful wife and mother, you have been such a wonderful role model for other military spouses - your blog is a wonderful resource for anyone going through the trials of deployment with a family. Your openness and honesty help to make others realize they're not going crazy and are not the only person in the world feeling that way. And your commentaries on the ways that you have helped your boys (& yourself!) cope in the past year are great inspirations for anyone reaching out for help to get through something similar. May the M&Ms disappear quickly! xxNicky Parryhttp://therecoveringbrit.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-35514969568439567372011-09-01T19:33:55.920-07:002011-09-01T19:33:55.920-07:00Well...Heather...my jaw hit the floor when I read ...Well...Heather...my jaw hit the floor when I read the title of this blog entry. I think that you should rename it "Want to be Done." It was definitely a false start!<br /><br />You and your family have done such a great job and you SHOULD be proud of yourselves. My husband often remarks what a wonderful and admirable job all 4 of you are doing. <br /><br />How could you have known what effect this experience would have had on you and your boys? Listening to your children is a wonderful, wonderful way to validate their concerns. After all, your mother and father can't bring Steve back, but they can listen and support you - as you have done for your children. You are almost there, Super Woman. Just a bit longer. We'll all here rooting (sp?) for you!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16778892741400094989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-13183064299277084182011-09-01T18:26:42.222-07:002011-09-01T18:26:42.222-07:00You should be proud of how you've handled bein...You should be proud of how you've handled being on your own this past year. You've done such a great job with the boys - they are so lucky to have a mom like you who cares so much about their emotion well-being. I'm so glad Sept. is here at long last.Jen F.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-54176439726303539712011-09-01T17:35:18.152-07:002011-09-01T17:35:18.152-07:00Keep holding on...you can do itKeep holding on...you can do itJen Cantrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04052703813952072194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26075987.post-88365848430757390842011-09-01T17:04:26.055-07:002011-09-01T17:04:26.055-07:00Yow are definitely done! There can't be that m...Yow are definitely done! There can't be that many M&M's left for the boys to count. This time next month this will all be in the past.Kate D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01815697595740551895noreply@blogger.com