I asked him what was wrong.
"I'm sad," he said.
My heart skips a beat, "Why are you sad?"
"Daddy is leaving, it makes me sad."
I nod, not trusting my voice. After a deep breath, I say "but remember he came home after the last time he went?"
He nods and looks at me with eyes that are begging me for promises I can't make him.
I hug him and think of the best response I can...
"You want a snow cone?"
3 comments:
awh! That makes my eyes water. The realities we can't protect them from .
Oh that makes me cry! Deployments never get easier. In fact I think they possibly get harder each time. I know you have plenty of friends, but once we get to Hood, I hope I can be there for you and your boys if you need someone.
There is nothing that could have fixed that moment better than a snow cone. I wish we could have the magic answers to shield our children from every pain. You are such a good mom.
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