It just reminds me that a couple of months after he returns home he'll be going to Iraq for a year which is much longer than 6wks.
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I've been there.  My husband was in Iraq in 03-04.  It's a long road ahead of you, but it is possible to get through it.  I promise.  Things are going to change for you like you would never believe.  You'll learn so much about yourself and what you're capable of, as well as your husband.  I had a 3 year old daughter and gave birth to another daughter while he was away.  Do you have children?  If so, spend your time playing and laughing.  That's what got me through.  We put together boxes for him and painted a pillowcase with our handprints on it for him to sleep on.  \n\nYou will learn to change the way you live to accomodate your new lifestyle.  Don't be afraid to meet new friends.  I cried myself to sleep many, many nights....but it would have been many, many more if I hadn't had friends to keep my mind off of him.  You can't dwell on this constantly or it will control you.  \n\nWhen you two meet again, on his R&R and when he returns, things will be different.  Know this now and accept it.  You will be a different woman also.  You may have to begin again in so many ways, but it's worth it.  you two will have been through something that no one can take away from you.  Good luck.  I'm here if you need me no matter when it is...laurenehooper@yahoo.com
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That would be eight hours my ex-boyfriend served an 18 month tour in Iraq while we were together and it was so hard for us to communicate in part b/c of the time difference.
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well said.  I would like to think he isn't going anywhere until 2012 but i dont think we'll be that lucky.  Some stupid liberal will be around screwin everything up\n\nYou had me goin man when i read your question i was going to come up and tear you apart.  i like that one\n\nP.S. if anyone is tired of looking at bushes face you can get out of our country.  We are the best nation in the world and there are a lot of stupid libs out to screw that up for us
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He served in the Israeli army for one year.
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I think he should redeploy himself back to Texas, he is just this close to being worthless.
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omg did you just get on that bandwagon, man it's like deja vu from two years ago, two years!!!!!!!  I mean seriously what does it matter?  he'll be out in less than a year!!!!
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He has a long-term vision, not just a few years.
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My husband is in Iraq. Last time he saw our daughter she was 2 months old, next time he will see her she will be a walking & talking 14 month old (I didn't include the oh-so-short R&R he gets). I cry almost every day. I write him every night. I pray before bed that he makes it home to our daughter and I. \n\nOn the good side, this time apart makes us realize all the things we took for granted before. He's making more money so I am able to stay home with my daughter and go back for my Master's.
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Well, I am not exactly sure. My boyfriend is a Marine, and he's in Iraq for eight months. I think it all depends on what part of the Marines they are in.
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My daughter e-mailed me everynight and sent me letters and there was the occasional phone call.I have been to Iraq and Afghanistan within a 4 year period so she's use to it.She knows it's my job and wars happen.(She's eleven) and that I love my job. She knows I'll be leaving for my 3rd tour and we are spending a lot of time together. Instead of being negative, cherish every moment with him and help him out. He'll appreciate that and not have to worry about you guys back home but staying focused on his mission so he can come back home to you guys/.
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a year starts when they get on the plane, but you know it could be longer or shorter, like everything it is not a given. Kuwait's living conditions are far superior than any in Iraq, so rest assured. Your spouse has a far better chance of communicating with you regularly from Kuwait than Iraq.
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I'm thinking he will...
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My son home safely from Iraq.
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Sounds like he likes you.  He may be thinking of you when he says he doesn't want to start a relationship before returning to Iraq, in that such a relationship can be very difficult with the distance, not to mention the looming specter of death.  I say appreciate it for what it is, enjoy the time you do spend with him or talking with him, and let it be for now.  If he returns, you will be able to see pretty quickly about striking up something more serious if you both want that.  Or maybe you'll fall for someone while he's gone.  Don't try to plan too much, just let it happen.
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I am afraid that it will never be over. Bush is going to pull troups out of Iraq this year to help repuglicans get elected, but then they will be back someplace like Iran, or North Korea. 3 years and we get rid of the sob, unless he declares himself King for life, which in that case there will be a civil war right here.
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No. He'll find some reason or another to stay. (Can't forget that oil). Again, Bush is in quite a bit of trouble right now. Remember, The US took a large number of young Iraqis to "train" for security purposes. Many of them went to Jordan. The streets are not secure and it will take a while for them to become secure. I don't believe this "westernized" method of training is doing any good in Iraq. In that respect, I believe Maliki has other plans to provide security.  Even if it means "using" al Sadr.and Iran. And Syria.
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sure... Just remember to share when he returns lol