To Basra in October ..for 6 to 10 weeks. We only got married New Years Eve 2005. Its worrying me cus im having some weird dreams. I love this man so much. And its a really dangerous place. How am i gonna get through the time hes away.
2006-08-16 04:51:42 · 23 answers · asked by zoe32forever 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Pray, and know he is part of the best equipped best trained Army that the world has ever seen. Thank BOTH of you for your service to our country.
2006-08-16 04:56:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Hi, my husband is in Basrah at the moment. We live off camp so it can be a bit isolating as most people cannot understand how difficult it can be. As most people have said, HIVE on camp or families officer can put you in touch with others in same position. There is also a forces website with links to family chat pages, look on the Army website. My husband has served in Falklands, Ireland, Gulf 1, Bosnia, Afghanistan and now back out. But he has always come home and the best thing you can do is make sure you have good times before he goes, write to him often via e blueys, they take about 3-4 days to get to him, send silly parcels and try to find out what support is on camp. Easy to say not to worry, my husband is out next year aftr 22 years and I have to say that I was most worried when he went to Northern Ireland, thank God that's all over.
2006-08-17 18:49:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's so scary when someone you love gets posted to these places. The coms from Iraq are good, he should be able to ring at least once a week depending on what ops they are on. The mail is great BFPO go a great job, some mail gets there in 4 days, better than royal mail.... Write to him often as it really lifts their spirits, I know one lad how got sent a paddling pool with a bucket and spade, that went down so well,
We all do think of the worse, but he will be ok, it's high profile news, and it really brings it home the job they do, going to Iraq or Afghanistan is really hard on them and the ones left at home, if I hear, well its their job its what they signed up for I'll scream.....
It least its not the usual posting of 6 months, thats one thing you need to be thankful for.
Try and stay strong,being a sevices wife/girlfriend/family isn't easy, but we are so proud of them.
GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND YOURS
XXXXX
2006-08-16 18:48:23 · answer #3 · answered by Lulu T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My partner has been in Basrah for 2 1/2 years now as a Security Consultant with 9 weeks away and 3 weeks home. It is not easy! I bought him a Thuraya satellite phone which means he can phone any time day or night, although it is quite expensive to use, but he can txt me for 10 cents (it costs me 10p with O2 to txt him).
Get him online and bombard him with emails! I am sure he will appreciate it. There are worse places you can be than Basrah (so I am reliably informed)!
October onwards the place comes alive with mosquito's. These are worse than the natives! Good luck!!
2006-08-20 06:22:16 · answer #4 · answered by misstake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't worry people get sent on ops all the time, Basra in no where near as bad as they make out, 2 months is not a long time either!
his unit will have coffee mornings and other 'do s' for the wives left behind!
need any more info go to the 'hive' office or web site.
ever thing will be fine.
2006-08-16 12:00:22 · answer #5 · answered by fatbadge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remember that people do come come home from these postings. try the families officer who should organise wifes days and sunday lunches where photos and messages from theatre are read. (that is if the whole unit goes away, unless its a trickle posting). also most garrisons have bfbs radio service allowing messages and songs to be requested. theres also blueys which are free and you can send as many of these as you like. further more try REMEWIVES.co.uk?, also try and get a hobby to try and take your mind off it a little. good luck
2006-08-16 14:32:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My boyfriend is in the army. He hasnt been posted yet, but i know he will.
I knew what he did for a job when i met him, so i have to just accept it. Its a dangerous job, and yes he may get killed or injured but you signed up to that on the day you married him.
Youve just got to get through it, write him letters and emails and hope he satys safe. Winding yourself up and worryimg yourselfsick isnt going to help anyone.
2006-08-18 00:56:28 · answer #7 · answered by PEP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will have someone known as the Ombudsman/person who will be your liason between you and the command.
I ITs Important to have a network of support.(family, neighbors, friends)etc. They are your 'network of support'.
GET YOUR AT HOME SUPPORT SYSTEM /NETWORK In order .
Get active in some positive and rewarding community activity/service. All too often spouses of service members become complacent and overwhelmed and dont involve themselves in positve ways while thier loved one is deployed, and end up becoming pre occupied with the absence making themselves vunerable to depression.
Your Resources and Ombudsman, Get to know them before you need them.
Keep yourself busy, give yourself time to cry, but get over it and keep moving....and dont forget to TAKE CARE OF YOU! Eat, Rest,
Keep your daily routine..and Get a walk in. go shopping...with a friend or your mom /sister etc.
Most of all KEEP YOUR CHIN UP, thats what HE needs for YOU to do in his absence.
All the best. Remember...you're part of the Army..and your husbands ACE! Im sure he would say..".make it so number one!".
Dont worry too much..
Your husband has been trained and his command/unit also. The Army has every intention of bringing him back alive.
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He will be home before you know it!
Keep your Chin Up!
Mere
2006-08-16 13:26:17 · answer #8 · answered by mere lee mi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No point in telling you not to worry becuase when you love someone you do. Why not get him to start making a daily video message or advent type message calendar so you will see him every day and feel like you're talking to him and it will give you something to look forward to each day.
2006-08-16 11:59:37 · answer #9 · answered by mensa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're in UK, go to the regiments families office. They're there to help and support you in times like these.
Family and friends will also be on hand to get you through this tough time.
2006-08-16 12:02:43 · answer #10 · answered by honey lugs 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋