Thursday, July 20, 2006

I don't even know how to feel right now. I'm sad, I'm angry, I'm lonely, I'm frustrated, and I'm just all-out pissed. Jon called today & this morning they were told to stop getting ready for the redeployment, they're not coming home for yet another month. So....sometime mid-late September. That's past the one year mark. All of the men who thought they were coming home to their families- their wives, their kids, their parents, etc etc...were told it just wasn't going to happen for another month. My take on this is that a serious mission has come up and they can't leave. Just yesterday I had officially booked our renewal ceremony at our resort & was beginning to plan the details. Today, my mother, Aiden, & I were shopping for my dress to wear in the ceremony, the closest thing to a wedding dress I've owned. I feel like I was hit with a ton of bricks. I was so close to stopping for ice cream & oreos. Thank God I didn't b/c we all know it wouldn't make me feel any better. I've really been working hard, believing that I'll be seeing my husband in a matter of weeks. Looks like that thought is now shot to hell.

13 comments:

kpottlitzer said...

wow, that totally sucks. good for you for not giving into the food. you deserve an extra special non-food treat. like a trip to a spa. i would feel all those feelings you are feeling too. are you able to get a refund on your trip? or postpone it? i'm sorry about the shitty news. it's bush's fault.

Melissa said...

Thanks Coco, I was so down I even posted a thread on tracker. Then I feel pathetic for doing that, especially after seeing all the views and little responses. Talk about feeling vulnerable & pathetic all at once. Ok no more pity party!! LOL

Yes the trip will just be post-poned, THANK GOD! I bought insurance on it so we'll just have to pay extra if the airline tickets went up (which is likely). Bush's fault, I like that. LMAO!

Kimberly said...

Oh, Melissa!! I'm angry, frustrated and pissed for you, so I can only imagine what you must be feeling. We've all been sharing in your excitement (the trip plans, the VS purchase, the dedication to the hot-beach body) and this feels like a GIGANTIC let-down. There is nothing pathetic about your reaction and actions.

You should definitely do something to relieve some of the stress, like Coco suggested, anything to relax yourself. Get a babysitter, go see a comedy with a fun friend and get a mani/pedi. If I was in Iowa, I would so be over there trying to cheer you up!

Hugs, tears, and sympathy,
Chérie

Amy said...

hugs .. i sent you a pm on tracker.

chantal2bfit said...

BIG HUGS, Melissa! This is really disappointing. Good for you for not caving into ice cream & oreos! I agree with Coco, treat yourself to some fun stuff - shopping, movies, spa, whatever your heart desire! You certainly deserve it.

Irene said...

That really bites! I don't know what else to say, because everyone already said it, and sometimes words cannot express a feeling, but I truly feel your frustration! I wish there was something I could tell you to make it better. I will be thinking about you, sending positive thoughts and prayers your way, and that your husband returns safely, even though his trip home was postponed for a little while...

*HUGS!*

Hypertrophy said...

Woa ... that's tough for sure Melissa.
Hang in there kid. Hugs.

FV Tom said...

M, that is rough. Especially since he's been there for so long.

All I can say is what I told you a few months ago: we all appreciate what the both of you are doing for our country and for the world. Political issues aside, people like you two are making great sacrifices. Thank you again for what you are doing.

I think this will make your trip maybe even a bit more special?

have a good weekend and treat yourself.

Mari said...

Melissa I am so sorry wish I could bring him home to you. I would be angry as hell. No food does not heal a thing. It just makes ya feel like crap when your done. You are strong and can get through this. Just add a few weeks to that transformation with more time for change. Hang in there.
HUGS!!!

Unknown said...

That stinks, but since there is nothing you can do about it, you will get through it I know.

I agree...you deserve a treat!

*Em* said...

I am so sorry to hear your husband is not coming home when expected. I agree with one of the PPs and I, too, thank you for all of the sacrifices you and your family make for our country. Hang in there. He'll be home before you know it!

Charlie and Becky said...

My dear Melissa! Just recently getting to know you, but still very much feel your pain and frustration. I was married before to a guy in the Army and experienced many frustrations that his job required him to do. We are good friends now, but he just returned from Iraq too. He was fed up with it over there. Believe me, this kind of thing...the war...wives/spouses like you being affected this way. I was thinking to myself about it "being Bush's fault" lol. So when I saw that, I'm glad I wasn't the only one. I think telling them they will be going home on such and such day and then making them stay even longer after they've been away for a year is the biggest slap in the face the military could give it's men. My thoughts and prayers will be with you!

carolakabb said...

:( I am so sorry sweetie....