Saying goodbye

MM2(SW) Michael Moore & MM3 Justin Nutt

In September of 2005 my love was leaving me and our son for a six month deployment. This would be the first deployment since we've been married. Most military wives leave and go home to there parents. But me being the person I am, independent I didn't want to leave. So I stood in our home we created in Newport News, Virginia. I was ready, wanting to take on this challenge. Life would be different. Taking care of the house, paying the bills, keeping up with the vehicle maintenance, celebrating the holidays, and being a single parent is what I had to look forward too. Mike had other worries to worry about being on the ship so far from home. He would miss all the "first" milestones and holidays of our little man. I did the best I could with video taping, picture taking, journal writing too keep him as involved.
Phone calls were short and few and far between. They would make my day. I'd always looked forward to them. The computer was my "new husband". I'd always check my in box to see if I had a email. It would give me the chills when I did. I was always so excited to get them, even if it was just a line long. Knowing that he took the time out of his busy day to write "I love and miss you bunches baby", made me happy. If I didn't get one, I'd worried but I knew if something seriously was wrong the ombudsmen would contact me. Days and nights were long but I would do it again and I know I'm going to have too here soon. Our love for one another is so strong that when we have to leave one another it just makes it so much more stronger. I love my life as a mommy and military wife.

September 2005

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