Deploymentlessons.org

I have learned that “Wait till your Dad gets home” does not work when Dad is deployed!  Ohio

I have learned that raising the children alone while my husband is gone is an exhausting whirlwind!  And it also helps to turn on the oven to cook the dinner.  Hohenfels, Germany

I have learned to make a point to meet my civilian neighbors wherever I live and to be a good neighbor in return while my husband is deployed.  Hohenfels, Germany

I learned that I really loved to hear my husband laugh when we got the chance to talk on the phone while he was deployed.  Especially when he was tired.  Hohenfels, Germany

I learned that when I was really down in the dumps, it was time to call friends for a “Whine and Cheese” Party!!  Hohenfels, Germany (soon to be at Ramstein!)

I learned that it’s never to late to say: “Thank You!” to those in harm’s way. We’re thinking of you on this Memorial Day back in the States!  Alabama

While living in Germany, I have learned never to order herring.  It is a Northern Germany specialty that is served raw! Ugh!!!!  Hohenfels, Germany

I have learned that I am a lot more like my mother than I thought…and it makes me proud.

I have learned that if I can survive this…I can survive anything!  Colorado Springs, CO - Ft. Carson

I have learned that this is a great way to reflect over the past ten months. I guess I never realized that I actually could and did learn from this deployment. Ft. Carson, Colorado Springs

I have learned that I miss my husband the most at the end of the day, when the kids are in bed, the house is quiet, and it is time to turn out my bedroom light.  Ohio

I have learned that I am with the most awesome man in the world and we can make it through anything.  Ft. Carson

I learned that you can’t do it all by yourself, no matter how hard you try and it’s okay to ask for help.  Colorado Springs, Ft. Carson

I learned that I didn’t rely on faith enough sometimes, and took on too many burdens when I really didn’t have to.  Colorado Springs, Ft. Carson

I have learned that it is great to have a dog during deployments.  They keep you company, snuggle in bed at night, bark at strangers at the door, and my dog helped me chase a bird out the front door after it flew inside–what a great dog!  Hohenfels, Germany

I’ve learned that the lines of communication can stay strong and even become stronger while he’s away. Fort Mitchell, KY

I learned that I don’t have to do things exactly like my mother did.  I can have my children strip naked and throw their clothes down the stairs so I don’t fall carrying the over-flowing basket (me included!).  Hohenfles, Germany

I have learned that even though everything breaks right after he leaves that I can fix it, even the car. Savannah

I have learned that you can plan a wedding over emails and instant messaging!  Ft. Thomas, KY

I have learned that this experience has affected us all in so many different ways and to accept them.