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My son will be 4 at the end of the month. He walked into my shop today and said "Daddy, I wanna help you make a pen... I'm a very good penner."

I'm getting ready to leave him for the first time in July. It's only for a month, but it's killing me. I will be back in August for 2-3 weeks, then I leave for 7 months.
I've left on deployments before, but not since he's been born. I get extremely depressed every time I think about it. He is such a daddy's boy. It's not so much that I will miss him... I can deal with that. It's that I will be causing him much distress by not being here. I can't deal very well with the fact that the source of his sorrow will be me. That is killing me.
 
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I feel for yea.. I have a 15 year old daughter that helps me out in the shop.. I also have a 7 year old son.. He is just starting to help. But I can't imagine being away from him for more then a day.. You guys in the military are a hell of a lot tougher then me..Thanks for doing what your doing..
 
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<br /> You guys in the military are a hell of a lot tougher then me..Thanks for doing what your doing..
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And for the sacrifices you and your family are making for all of us. Please be sure to give him a really big hug for all of us, too.
 
Dave I dont know how you do it. I cannot stand being away from my son (19 months) for a couple days. I too appreciate all the sacrifices you and your family are making.
 
My daughter and I signed up on the freedom pens. We have sent in two.. But are making twenty right now.. I think it would be funny as hell if you get one of our pens...LOL[:)]
 
Originally posted by gokartergo
<br />My daughter and I signed up on the freedom pens. We have sent in two.. But are making twenty right now.. I think it would be funny as hell if you get one of our pens...LOL[:)]
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I agree, and ironic!
 
Dave thank you for your service. I wish you didn't have to go through this pain. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the 7 months fly by and you get back to normal.
 
Dave,
I cannot express how gratful I am for your sacrifice and service for this country. Stay safe and get home soon so you can make more pens with your son. My prayers are with you and your family.
 
Dave, as a father of 5 (and hopefully soon to be 6) your post brought tears to my eyes. I've had my share of being an absent dad and it isn't fun (the longest was only 4 months). However, having a good woman at home helped ease the pain on all of those affected.

I thank you for your sacrifice, sir! Not just for that of defending our nation, but also that sacrifice of family. Most don't take the time to think about everything our service men and women give up to do their jobs. As a veteran, I understand it all too well. May God bless you and yours and bring you safely home to the family... both yours and ours.
 
Woodnknots,, If you get a chance.. Go to http://www.penturners.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24276 and sign up for some pens.. I now you don't need one.. But the rest of your "squad" might like one. I now that they are looking for new people to send them to. Thanks again....Dan
 
Originally posted by gokartergo
<br />Woodnknots,, If you get a chance.. Go to http://www.penturners.org/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24276 and sign up for some pens.. I now you don't need one.. But the rest of your "squad" might like one. I now that they are looking for new people to send them to. Thanks again....Dan
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that link is for this topic. Got another one? I think some of the guys in my Det would definitely enjoy!
 
Originally posted by alamocdc
<br />Dave, as a father of 5 (and hopefully soon to be 6) your post brought tears to my eyes. I've had my share of being an absent dad and it isn't fun (the longest was only 4 months). However, having a good woman at home helped ease the pain on all of those affected.

I thank you for your sacrifice, sir! Not just for that of defending our nation, but also that sacrifice of family. Most don't take the time to think about everything our service men and women give up to do their jobs. As a veteran, I understand it all too well. May God bless you and yours and bring you safely home to the family... both yours and ours.
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I've done this before without a "good" woman at home. did not go too well. Now I have a VERY good woman at home, and I've deployed once since we've been married, and it was MUCH easier, knowing that I didn't have to worry about what was going on back home. The biggest thing that's bothering me this time is leaving my son. I will miss my wife and daughter very much, but I'm used to that. Leaving my son is a tough pill to swallow.
 
I feel your pain. Every one of my kids learned to ride their bike while I was deployed. You don't get it back, I guess that's why they call it sacrifice. I think in this, you will have to trust that very good woman.
Fair winds and following seas...
 
It never does get easy. I spent 20 years in and did several back to back sea tours. Glad to see that we can still field an all volunteer force and you guys are doing the dirty work over there so we don't have to deal with the bad guys in our own streets. Wish you a speedy deployment. Hope the internet works well for you. My wife and I used to have to number our letters so we could read them in order. Thank you for your service!!! Keep the tip of the spear sharp.
 
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Originally posted by gokartergo
<br /> You guys in the military are a hell of a lot tougher then me..Thanks for doing what your doing..
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And for the sacrifices you and your family are making for all of us. Please be sure to give him a really big hug for all of us, too.
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Major ditto!!!!!

Hug for him and a hug for you, be safe!
 
Be sure to thrust that "sharp spear" into the very hearts of the enemy. Cover your rear and safeguard the flanks.

Come home safe, sound, and healthly!

Take a lock of your son's hair with you to carry and any one else's you need to keep close.

Be sure to use the military net and let us all here at IAP know of your well being as soon as you are allowed.

Salutes to you and "Thank You!" for your sacrifices, dedication, and service to those left here.

WE WILL KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING BRIGHTLY! [:D]
 
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