Am I letting it get to me too much???

It's very normal. I went through it, pregnant with our second during the first half, then raising a 1 and 1/2 year old and a newborn the second half. Okay, my emotions were a little torqued, but one way you can really tell you love someone is by how much it hurts when they are gone.

Just remember that although they are far away, they are always near your heart.

And, these brave service men and women are willing to stand up and fight an evil that so many are complaining about but would never stand up against it. They are showing that what they stand for is alot more than just words.

They are doing what God calls the greatest of all loves - to give one's life for his brother.

People die daily from car accidents, robberies, murders - all of which they could never control. But these superheroes are willing to face death, and accept it's invitation, knowing that their life is going for the safety and protection of their home - their country. They are not dying in vain, nor will they ever be forgotten. Their deaths now, and in all of the wars in the past, are what have created the freedoms that we so often take for granted in the best country in the world.

If you didn't cry, then there would be something wrong with you. To know the realistic truth of what these superheroes face, as well as their superheroes - the spouses that are back at home, taking care of everything - and to not get emotional would make you a robot.

Just don't let these fallen be forgotten. Don't let what they gave their life for be passed as unnecessary or insignificant. Don't let others forget it either.

If our most brave of citizens are willing to fight for the cause and give their lives, shouldn't that show that this is more than just an accidental war?

Continue to be proud and strong. Try to connect with other spouses in the area who have soldiers deployed. Just be careful in who you pick, not everyone is commited to their soldiers (or sailors). You will quickly learn that how you are feeling is not over the top.

Thank YOU for all that you do, and continue to support your superhero. And let him know that I thank him as well for his service...

Gee, you are getting some real winners in here. Yes, it does seem to get to you more when it is something you start going through yourself. I am more emotionally involved since my husband has been there also. You can really put yourself in someone elses' shoes when you hear of a death. It is the hardest part of being a military spouse, but we know that it happens. When it does happen, it really hits home for us that it can happen anytime or anywhere. I don't think you are being too emotional at all. Just try to stay positive and focused. Best of luck to you!

BTW ..Don't let the jack offs on these pages get to you. Also because he is onshore as opposed "safe" on a ship..hey I am an AF vet and cant be always be that seriuos and not tease my Navy buddies...esp since I call my Sea Cadet son squid boy..

And the kids are getting tougher as they get older. And you are getting older ..you realize that old imperviuos one has a higher chance of getting hurt and it bothers you more. Keep focused on the kids and all of you connected with Daddy.

i dont think that you are being to emotional. it just means that you care and are thankful for what our military does and what us wives do behind the lines....

ps- ignore the ignorant ppl that answer they dont have a clue about anything...

No your husband is over there. You have to show some emotion.

Welcome to the Humanities.You are human and its ok to feel. Un like that Carm moron. A prime example of why lions eat their young and siblings shouldn't fornicate!

Don't get too emotional over him, lots of military personnel find sex while they are away from home, he'll probably find someone else anyways, months is a long time to be away from your partner.