General Deployment - I Am Stressed

[Jim]

Yep that was quite the bomb. Killed 37 civilians according to our news. Our son was close by also. Thank Christ both boys are OK.

Jim.

 

[Jen]

Yes Jim thank God they are ok I didnt talk to JJ as I was at work he spoke to hubby about it.
I think this event will have him nervous and understandably so!
His GF told me the other night that he told her he was scared about going over there when she took him to the airport to fly out.
This was the first time he had spoken about his fears of the place? I know they have been trained for the environment that they have gone to but doesnt make it easier especially for us parents.

 

[batgirl]

That bomb thing really would have scared me if not for the phone call we received! I'm really glad Colin was able to ring us, you too for JJ Jen.

 

[Kathy]

Yes it was good to hear from Colin before we heard of the bomb on the news! I feel terrible for those poor people who lost their lives, however I am very grateful Colin and JJ are all right.

 

[Jen]

Yes Evie at least their units have the sense to let them ring families when things like that happen.
I remember when hubby was overseas years ago in Germany I heard about a bomb blast on the news in the area he was. He couldnt ring me I sat up all night trying to find news until I got through to his unit that he was ok!
I am glad we have modern technology in times like this!

We must have posted the same time Kathy:wink:

 

[Kathy]

Oh yes Jen I remember years ago when Jim was deployed, I was fortunate to get a letter once monthly, if that. The news was something I tended to avoid in those days, far too stressful worrying about my husband. Modern technology is quite marvelous.

 

[Jim]

Modern technology is a mixed blessing. On the one hand - good that you can keep in touch with family. On the other hand - bad. Towards the end of my career, really dreaded speaking to the wife and kids as oft as I had to. Was thinking every time, maybe this is the last time I will speak to them. Was bloody tough.

Jim.

 

[Jen]

Gee Jim that must have been hard on you to have those thoughts?

 

[Jim]

Yep wasn't fun. However. Got through it OK. I'm still here. ;-) Worry for my boy though.

Jim.

 

[anthony]

I think that is one of the reasons Jim soldiers tend to pull away from their families before deployment, during and then struggle afterwards, as they try to save them some pain but we often only create more for ourselves and our families. Interesting how you raised that though...

 

[Jim]

Yep agreed Anthony. Tough to know what's best to do. You would think talking and being open is best. However. It's bloody painful. Colin is getting a taste of that now. Lot sooner than I hoped. Hence partly why I raised it.

Jim.

 

[anthony]

I do certainly hope Colin learns from his families experience surrounding PTSD and talks you all to death with what he feels surrounding all and any traumatic events that take place in his life.