THE DAY DADDY LEFT FOR THE GULF!

Well today was the day, Mike finally left for the gulf and I must say it was one of the hardest days ever for Brenden and I. First off we spent most of last night calling around and saying goodbye to all our family and freinds. He had a hard time just doing that, it seemed as though every phone call got harder. Then about 8 pm Daddy went to put Brenden into bed and I could just hear them both crying in the bedroom and its just torn my heart apart. But Mike made Brenden promise to be the man of the house and take care of the family, and as you all know Brenden and the funny things that he says. He said ok Daddy I wont let you down. It just really brough tears to my eyes. Then after we put Brenden to bed, I helped Mike pack up last min things and just get everything together by the front door. Finally about midnight we went to bed, and before we knew it 3 am was already here. So we got up and headed to the pier, boy was that hard. After Brenden woke up and noticed that we were at the boat all he could do was cry.Why does he have to go and why is the navy sending him away.Mike held him in his arms for a while and talked with him. I think after that he felt a bit better. Then about 5am after sitting in the car, it was that time to say goodbye. Mike and I both cried so much, but like he said to me, its finally here and now by leaving its just that much cloer to comming home. We are so truley blessed and have so much to be thankful for that I cant even begin to complaine. In the past month Mike was promoted,we were able to go see our family back east at thanksgiving, and best of all we are exspecting our twins! I just pray that the lord keeps Mike safe and brings him home to us soon. I hope that once you all read this you will see just how much we love and miss all of you! Mike is really counting on support from his family and friends, and I know that together we will all be here for him every step of the way! I am attaching some pictures from this morning and just to let you know, mike and I know that everyone was here in heart!