D-Day (Deployment Day)

The day that we have been dreading has finally come and there was that nothing that we could do to stop it. On this day, a feeling of depression kinda takes over and although you both try to spend the last few hours together being happy, you can't help but be sad. Knowing that Zane would be leaving in just a few hours made me feel like there's not enough time to spend with him. At the same time, because I knew the inevitable would soon be here, I wanted it to hurry up and get here already so we can say our goodbyes and start the infamous deployment countdown. It may sound somewhat contradicting but on a day like this, I experience every emotion in the book.

So after some last minute packing, we hung out at home not doing much other than watch Cally play. Zane had to be at Miramar by 3:30pm so when it was time, he said his goodbyes to Stafford and Layla and the 3 of us were off. When we got to base, we joined the other families and fellow Marines getting ready to deploy out in the parking lot of 3rd MAW. We hung out there for about 2 hours until they announced it was time. My heart sunk while Zane said goodbye to Cally, it was so hard to watch. Cally, not knowing what was really going on, had no problem saying goodbye and kissed her daddy many times. When my turn came, I couldn't help but cry although I tried my best not to so not to upset Cally. It's so hard to say goodbye to someone you love so much.

Finally, Cally and I watched as Zane boarded the bus and waved goodbye until it was out of sight. It was a very sad moment for me, but I was also sad for Cally because I knew how much she is going to miss her daddy.

Now the countdown has officially begun and we pray that time flies by.

Zane-We love you and miss you so much! Be safe out there and come home soon!