Some of you have asked for an update on how The Hubs is doing on his deployment. Firstly — thank you so much for asking! That sure is sweet of you. Secondly — he’s doing just fine up there in the Kyrgyz mountains, where the weather is so erratic you’d think it was Kansas: sunshine and warm weather one hour; snow flurries the next.
But he’s got an air conditioner, and a heater, so he’s not complaining. And yes, those two things are a big deal and not to be taken for granted.
He’s over half-way through with his deployment and already dreaming of two things that in no uncertain terms he wants to do as soon as possible upon his return: Eat a big steak dinner; and hit up Dunkin’ Donuts for an apple fritter (or two) (or three). Not necessarily in that order.
The pictures are for you, Hubs. (Everybody wave to Hubs!) I couldn’t resist a teaser.
It’s funny what you miss once you can’t get it anymore. No doubt there’ll be some splurging going on upon his return. I’m probably looking forward to it as much as he is.
I’d love to hear how any of you fellow military spouses have celebrated a deployment homecoming… Any fritters or T-bone steaks?
Oh, how the simple, silly things special a life do make.
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My husband wanted to go out to eat to get some Porkies from Logan’s. He was so tired of chicken! We also took a getaway trip, just me and him, for a couple of days. It was great!
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Wow it must be hard up there without comforts
…. Well the steak will taste so much sweeter on return at least 
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My son will be coming home from Afghanistan in about a month. He is also looking forward to a REALLY big steak dinner!! Driving his car , seeing his fiance’, going fishing, the list goes on.
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I’ve got no advice, just a big HELLO and a HUG from someone who appreciates all you (and your wife) do for the rest of us!!!
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My sister’s husband is in the air force. She lives out in TX while we live in GA. He’s been doing 4 months deployment, 4 months working at home, 4 month deployment etc… My sister has no kids and I agree with the inviting over for dinner or to watch shows at night or whatever interests you/her. Also, weekends are the toughest for her since she works during the week and can keep busy, but is more reminded when its weekend and not much to do. We sent some movies, candies, baked goods, and magazines over to him while he was in Kuwait. He wanted a big steak dinner and burritos when he returned.
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@Mysti: My friend in Iraq always writes home for more cocoa powder/mixes and hard candies. The latter is YMMV of course, my friend is just really vocal about his No Skittles or Starburst rule as the candies sort of melt and meld together. And paperback books, they pass those around the troop/squad.
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When my ex-husband came back from Japan (wow-30 yrs ago!) he told me he didn’t want to even LOOK at rice for a year.
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jolyn Reply:
March 19th, 2010 at 10:40 am
HA! That’s awesome!
I’m assuming he got over it?
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Hi Hubs!!! I gotta tell ya….the apple fritter pic….well…doesn’t EXACTLY look that appetizing. But maybe it is better in real life.
Since we are not a military family, no homecoming story. But more of a question for those of you who are military. Our neighbor is being deployed to Iraq for a year in June. Any advice on things we can do for his wife who will be alone (no kids)? Also, would it be out of line to send him some care packages while he is away? And what should be in there?
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jolyn Reply:
March 19th, 2010 at 10:44 am
No, it would not be out of line!
Just two things that come to mind that soldiers often request: individual Gatorade packets of powder and beef jerky. Both are highly mobile and great for the ucky water taste and the salt and protein needs in the hot desert.
As for his wife left behind… Maybe just invite her over for dinner now and then? Like I would say to a single-type, “Come on over to my house for some free birth control! You’ll be glad when it’s time to go back to your own quiet home!”
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fish and chips, i am a Brit and hubby American so when ever he would come home here to the |UK, it was always fisha dn chips, he is obsessed lol
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