husband being shipped out with marines

[Becky89*]

Thank you thank you to you all!!

The update is that they still aren't telling Josh how long he'll be gone and that really scares me. I really really don't want to have this baby without its daddy by my side. I can't bare the thought of something happening to Josh and him never getting the chance to see his baby. My Josh is a front line man and he's my hero. I love him with all my heart and we are so young we have such a life to live together, I don't want to live it without him. He truely is my soul mate.

 

[therealsilkiechick]

becky,
empty ur inbox please.
silkie

 

[gumpsgirl]

Maybe they will let him come home around the due date of your baby for a short leave. I've had several friends husbands that were able to do that so they could be there for the birth. Keep your head up!

 

[therealsilkiechick]

how old r u and josh? r u and josh married? do u live with ur dad?

my best friends husband is in the army this is what her reply back to me was to help u to get u out of where u r to be safe.

"I suggest you call her tell her to have him make sure she has a power of attorney and a special power of attorney to be able to get on post housing. That is one of the most IMPORTANT things she MUST have.. If she dont have them she is s***ed... She wouldnt be able to get on post housing without the special POA. He also needs to get her military ID. That is a must also... If he can get her on the list or check into it before he leaves that would be so much better. If she is going to get anything done she has got to have POA and special POA and ID. "

now i don't know if u r married or not so if u r not married this will not work above. i'm always a pm away and we r on the comp all the time if u need us to talk or liststen or whatever, we r here. our hearts and prayers go out to all 3 of u. be stong and know ur byc family is always here and will help u with what we can.
hope this info can help u,
silkie

 

[dacjohns]

I think Becky's Josh is in the Reserves. A completly different set of rules and I'm 99% sure no on post housing eligibility.

Power of attorney, ID card, and all that are very good suggestions. edited to remove a "duh" remark"

A lot of the time how long a unit will be deployed is not known. An estimate can be made but is subject to change if the situation changes.

The unit should have what we called in the Army a family support group. It might be good to take part in it. There will probably be predeployment meetings for the family members. Good idea to go to those. They should cover legal matters as just a small part of a variety of topics. I'm guessing the unit has a chaplain. Chaplains can be a lot of help.

Don't depend on us for all your advice. Go to whoever in his unit is doing the support things and see people face to face. We are a bunch of great people but you can become too dependent on your internet connections and end up losing touch with the outside world.

 

[gumpsgirl]

Her title does say husband, so hopefully she will be entitled to an ID card and help while he is away.

 

[chickflick]

Hi Becky. It's going to be tough, no doubt. But, you have to be strong and take care of yourself and your unborn baby!! I do hope you have friends and family that will support you and help you out. If your dad is that abusive, get a restraining order taken out on him. You'll get alot of support from this site...people care, so don't be afraid to reach out! Good Luck! And we'll keep you and hubby in our prayers!!

 

[Chirpy]

Becky - Here's a

for you from me. I just wanted you to know how grateful and proud I am of your husband going to serve to protect our freedoms. I totally support you both for the extreme sacrifice you are giving.

I will keep you all three (baby too!) in my prayers. Please let us know when he's going to be coming home.

 

[dacjohns]

Quote:
I missed it. Where does she say husband? Just for my own enlightenment.

Duh, the thread title. I've been reading the posts and missed the thread title.

 

[Frogdogtimestwo]

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