Sunday, August 23, 2009

Care Pkg Date and FAQ

I have decided that a good day to have a "Care Package Party" will be October 10th starting at noon- which is a Saturday. I will pick up several boxes from the post office that we can stuff with goodies, as well as have some appetizers and snacks. Either just bring yourself and hang out with me :), or bring some goodies to package up (For a list of ideas look back to the last post). I will be mailing the boxes out a couple at a time (so they don't get so many at one time), so if you don't want to contribute with actual items to fill the boxes, it would be helpful to contribute some money towards mailing the boxes out! Like I said though, do not feel like you have to contribute.
Also, someone had asked about females in the unit. There are some - i'd say at LEAST 20? Not sure though. If you want to bring some stuff for them, that would be fine too- i'm sure they would appreciate it. If there are things that you just want to give to Mark, I am going to get some boxes together for just him, so we can keep that stuff seperate.

If you could, it would be helpful to know how many people to expect, could you please e-mail me at hj.pound@yahoo.com, so I can get a general idea of how many people to expect. Some have already e-mailed me, but if you could do it again to let me know if this date works out. If you know people who either don't read this blog, or who are not internet savvy, ask them to come!
It will be at my house, which is at...

3569 Cohansey St.
Shoreview MN 55126

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The FAQ part of this is either entertaining or informational, you choose. I find that a lot of people don't know how comfortable I am talking about Mark and/or the deployment, nor do they know what to say, so at least weekly, I get something completely either goofy, or something you probably shouldn't ask someone. Since I get these questions a lot, I will share...

How are you doing/why don't you talk about yourself?
I'd rather talk about Mark I suppose. I'm good. Keeping busy with a new job- working with sports nutrition supplements.

Did you and Mark get a place before he left?
No. It didn't make sense to pay to live somewhere by myself. I am working on buying a house before he comes back- and yes, he is ok with this.

How are you going to buy a house without him?
It's do-able. I've got a great family and sweet in-laws to help!

How is Mark doing?
He is frustrated with how much they are having to work (12-14 hr days), but is dealing with it. Soon they will switch into shifts that are shorter, and different times of the day (his will be night shift I think).

Do you mind talking about Mark or his deployment?
Not at all.

How do you do it?
When you don't have a choice, it works. There really was no other choice but to support Mark in what he loves to do. It is a given. Id rather him do what he is passionate about, than sit in the states and be upset that he is stuck in a cubicle.

The next few questions are "really, did you just ask that" kind of questions, that I have been asked more than once.

Are you in counseling while Mark is gone?
No. I see no purpose. (my response was, "when your signifigant other is out of town- do you go see a therapist? ) A little sarcam never hurt anyone :)

Are you sad?
No. I miss him, but that does not equate to being sad. I try to stay positive about the whole thing.


That's all I can think of for now. I don't mind talking about Mark or the deployment- so feel free to ask questions- i'd say ask anything, but don't ask me if i'm in therapy haha. :)

Heather

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