While Shane hasn't even returned yet the thought of having to say those awful goodbyes again bring me to tears. Looking at my son i try to imagine deployments through the eyes of a toddler. So innocent and ignorant to the grown up world. With questioning eyes wondering what the "bad guys" did to get in so much trouble. I know all too soon the questions will come out of my sons mouth and i will need to be strong and explain the ways of our life. A life where daddy will not always be here for holidays and birthdays, where we make wishes on stars of Skype working, and send videos and pictures daily to let daddy know how much we love and miss him. And most of all to remind my children no matter how hard it is to say goodbye we will stay strong and are very proud of daddy because he protects us and all the families in our country. To them its not about if the war is right or not, to them its about having to say goodbye to mommy or daddy and not always understanding why. Military life is not easy by any means, but reminds you every day is precious and to make the best of time together. Its a daily test on the strength of our family, but well worth the wait when i see the way he looks at our son after a long deployment.
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