Please help cheer me up

[AwakeAtLast]

I am warning you: I am in a rotten mood today. Just found out that my husband's National Guard unit is on alert and will probably deploy sometime after the first of the year. I am so worried about how this will effect my 2 1/2-year-old. She still says "I missed my Daddy when he was on the base." (he was in training) I don't know how to feel right now. Can't think very clearly. I have been surfing DU since 12:00 today.

To complete the roller coaster ride, we were elated about his new job
(see link) http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=105&topic_id=2140758&mesg_id=2140758

Now that elation has dissipated. I didn't even get to celebrate longer than 12 hours.

Please help me, my fellow DUers! I know I can count on you!

[Metatron]

1. My heart goes out to you and your family.

:hug:

[AwakeAtLast]

4. Thank you

I truly appreciate it!

[Metatron]

8. You're so welcome.

I'm in Indy, BTW. Maybe we should do a meetup early in the new year. :)

[AwakeAtLast]

14. That would be sooo much fun!

I am beginning to see some light at the end of the IN-freeper tunnel!

[DS1]

2. every guard unit I known is activating in Jan

[AwakeAtLast]

5. And that worries me

That can only mean one thing: DRAFT.

[DS1]

7. My 'one word' was Iran

:hurts:

[AwakeAtLast]

11. Yeah, hubby says he is on the list to Iraq,

but I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up in Iran. The only thing that helps me is that he is not infantry, artillery or cavalry. I will hold on to the hope that he will be a little safer for not being on the front lines, but you never know.

edit for not typing well enough!

[shesemsmom]

3. Oh I am so sorry to hear this

after your celebration yesterday. I went to bed thinking that something really good happened and you were feeling blessed. I suppose the only upside is that he will still be here for Christmas. Make the most of it my dear. You and your family will be in my prayers and added to my growing refrigerator list( the list I keep of those who are fighting this terrible war.) I for one am here for you.
I just saw you are in Anderson, I'm in Madison..origanally from Muncie (per 72)

[AwakeAtLast]

6. Thank you so much!

I am a transplanted Hoosier by way of BSU. I appreciate your prayers very much!

edited for spelling

[shesemsmom]

9. I was born at

BSU hospital....uh.. to long ago lol. Maybe we can meet up some where along the way. Outside of everything else... Indiana really stinks right now

[AwakeAtLast]

10. Agreed,

thanks for the offer to meet sometime. I just might need a respite from all of the freepers around here!

[shesemsmom]

12. Okay, when you are ready we will set it up.

It will be fun!!!

[AwakeAtLast]

13. Thanks so much! n/t

[shesemsmom]

15. Your welcome

any time

[xultar]

16. I love you...! Where do you live in GA? Maybe we can get together

for coffee.

I can tell you about my chihuahuas. They can cheer you up!

[AwakeAtLast]

18. Sorry, I live in Indiana. My husband was stationed in Ga, though

this past summer for training. If I ever get back there, I will definitely make contact. Thanks for the warm fuzzies!

[blondeatlast]

17. Heart, hugs, and prayers to you.

Yours must be the third post I've read like this in the past three days on DU.

Allow yourself that rotten mood and know that we are wtih you in spirit.

And I stack up pillows to punch and kick; it's remarkable therapy.

[AwakeAtLast]

19. Thanks, I will have to try that!

I of course feel for my husband who has to endure separation from us. Right now, however, I have been reveling in this depression for the length of time that he is not in the house. I don't want to drag him down with me!

[fortyfeetunder]

20. Will he be able to keep his assignment?

Sorry to hear about the imminent deployment. But will his job be here when he returns? That is so sad. I saw your bubbly letter from yesterday. Just savor every moment....

[AwakeAtLast]

21. We are not sure about his job

He technically will be employed by a temp service. If he is offered something permanent, he will accept it and the position must be held for him or they must give him a like position upon his return.

[tjdee]

22. Aw no.

Sorry for the upsetting news.
Is there any way that he won't be deployed, even if placed on alert?
I guess not, since January is so soon coming up?

Many hugs and prayers for you--um...cheering you up...let me get back to you on that, I'm not in such a hot mood either.

:hug:

[AwakeAtLast]

24. Thanks for the hugs, we need it!

He's pretty sure right now. I suppose the only thing that will change it is a sudden decrease in fighting.

[auntAgonist]

23. Big hugs for you and your 2 1/2 year old.

I will keep you ALL in my thoughts.

[AwakeAtLast]

25. Thanks so much!

He is not happy about it, but he knows he has to do what they tell him to.