Tuesday, January 4, 2011
The Goodbye...
Wow today was pretty tough in a lot more ways than one. Saying goodbye to loved ones is never easy, but saying to your 3 year old daughter, and having her realize exactly what is going on is much harder than anything I've ever done before. Then, how do you say goodbye to someone (Lucy) who is just starting to recognize you as her Dad? I went in her room this morning to get her, you should have seen her face...nothing could have melted my heart more then that smile did. Now that she is just getting used to me, I have to leave her again. I know Lindsey will do an outstanding job with the girls and talk me up like I'm the hero of the world. But I will be a complete stranger to Lucy and Sophia will have very distant memories of the great times we've had together. They say thats the price for Freedom...is it? I sure hope so I'm not the only one out here doing this, others are in the same boat as I am. So next time you see some one that is/was in the military at some point or you come across a Spouse of someone that is in, make sure you tell them they are just as courageous as the men and women fighting overseas. Its a tough job and not everyone can do it. I think of myself as a strong willed man, but today was a very hard day and I wouldn't wish that upon anyone.
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Hey man sorry I didnt make it to your going away party the other day. I gotta tell you man I am happy for you and what you have decided to do to make your family work and what you are doing for our country. I am proud to know you and I will be thinking of you while you are overseas. Keep in touch by letter or email if you get a chance. Ill be sure to see you when you get back. Stay positive, do good, and things will go by in no time and you will be back with your fam. Talk to you soon! -Noah
ReplyDeleteThis made me cry. I'm so sad that you have to leave Lindsey and the girls, and the rest of your family. I know you think Lucy will not remember you, but we will do everything in our power to make sure that not only are you remembered, but they know what you are doing and why you are doing it, so they can be as proud of you as we are.
ReplyDeleteI hope this means that you will be keeping a blog while you are gone. I think it's a good idea so we can keep up with how you are doing. It's so hard to see your children move on and be on their own, and even harder when they go so far away in a place that is so questionable. I know you will be safe, because you are a trained Marine, and you are smart and resourceful, but that doesn't stop the hurt in my heart and the worry that will always be in the back of my mind.
Stay safe, baby...and come home to us. We will be waiting. I am SO SO proud of you!
Love you, Mom
The reason Lindsey calls you a hero is because you are. Any man or woman that describes the sacrifice that you so elegantly did deserves my sincere gratitude. I had the pleasure to witness you with your beautiful daughters, and believe me, you are a great dad. The girls will be a little bigger, and I imagine a little sassier, but they will never forget you. Lindsey is a very courageous woman, and her family will be here to support her with everything she needs, other than you. Stay safe, and God will protect.
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I Love you Baby. Everyone who knows you, knows that you a man of VERY VERY VERY few words when it comes to things like this! you just blew me away! I can barely see through my tears. First of all, Sophie and you have a very very special bond! You couldnt be more of a hero to her if you were batman himself! She adores you and could never forget her best friend! It is going to be hard for her, I cant sugar coat that, but I will do everything I can to protect her and keep her from hurting! And Lucy, Oh sweet baby....she left you this morning with the BEST and ONLY gift she could give. An abundance of beautiful smiles. She was adorable and heartbreaking this morning I must admit but that was her way of saying goodbye. She wanted to embed her smile in your brain so that you would never forget it!!!! I believe that! She loves you so much Adam and I will do EVERYTHING I can to make sure that you have a special bond with Lucy, just like you do with Sophie! And as far as I go?....I'm in my living hell..I hate this and I cant hide that as much as I try! I hope I get stronger with time. But your right about one thing. You are my hero and the girls will learn that very quickly! Please just hurry and come home safe! I love you! I LOVE YOU ! I LOVE YOU!
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