Deployed Soldier/Father needs your help

[SoldierDad]

Coach,
I hear you, but the e-mails are few and far between as well, but I will continue communicating in a DB manner.

Well, I took some baby steps a few minutes ago.

I FINALLY started packing for my R & R. I had been putting it off, as I was dreading what was to come. After reading some on here, I decided to take some action. So, I pulled out my trusty duffel bag, and started throwing what civilian clothes I brought into it.

Well, that triggered more emotion, as I started thinking that what I have in this duffel bag, is all I have right now-besides the unconditional love of my boys. But I kinda got emotional, but kept on packing-thinking of my boys.

Coach, you are right, in that, I am emotionally and mentally drained right now. I know it is going to get even more intense in the coming days as the PI report arrives, and the long journey to what was once my home. My boys are keeping me centered and as stable as possible.