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I Miss My Soldier In Afghanistan

He's Leaving For Afghanistan Tonight

By: ShannonbytheSea
Written on July 7th, 2012
... and if I start to cry I'm afraid I will not be able to stop.

Oh how I love him.

ShannonbytheSea
By: ShannonbytheSea
Age: 36-40 , Female
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  • ShannonbytheSea
    ShannonbytheSea

    Thank you, Panthergirl88, for asking!



    You know, I am doing better than I had imagined I could. It helps that he and I can send email messages, and somehow it feels easier to keep busy with the time difference (I'm making dinner and he's just getting up).



    I've also been giving myself a bit of break here and there: it's o.k. if I don't finish everything on my list every day.



    Thank you again. And how are you today?



    All the best,



    Shannon

    Jul 18, 2012
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  • Panthergirl88
    Panthergirl88

    How have you been holding up??

    Jul 18, 2012
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    • Panthergirl88
      Panthergirl88

      I'm so glad you are giving yourself a break! That is the most important thing and I would agree the time difference helps me feel a little better, knowing when I make Sunday brunch(which was always our weekend routine) he has already had his (if MRE's count lol)

      I'm doing well as well. I send him an email a day, letters several times a week, and care packages galore. Taking time out of my day to do something for him helps me stay connected, and knowing how much he appreciates it and recognizes what I do for him helps him feel like he is still a high priority in my life.
      I think though a part of me is staying so strong through all of this because a part of me is afraid of what's going to happen when he gets home. Do you ever worry about that too?
      - xoxo Rita

      Jul 18, 2012
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