Man...goodbyes are tough...

Well, this is my 1st post of the deployment. Personally, I think the most difficult time of any deployment is the initial goodbye. It's a transition time where we get into our routines that get us through the tough times. It is not to say that being apart is ever easy, but it gets easier as we settle into our routines. The one thing I want to highlight is how much I appreciate what my family does...NCC brought to light today a small nuance that typically is overlooked...thanking the families that keep the home fires burning. It is a concept that only military families can understand...it's tough, and we all sacrifice and serve our country. This is the first day of a long deployment...I can't wait for the routine to set in. In the mean time, I will rest easy knowing this life is a choice we made together -- as a family. A higher calling for the greater good of our children. I would love nothing more than to have Katy and Addy follow in my footsteps...but I would prefer it to happen in a peaceful world. I hope I can be a small part of ensuring they experience a life without war.





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