Deployment. No matter how long they’re gone for, it feels too long. It makes it even more challenging when you can’t even know where they are. Or how long he’ll be gone for. It’s a lot to take in. A lot to absorb. And sometimes its just overwhelming.

I don’t have a lot of free time with running a business, raising a three-year old, holding down the fort, etc. however I do find a little time to enjoy The Voice. Recently one of the contestants, Mia Z, did a cover of this song – and I LOVE it. Love it. It speaks to my mood and helps process some of the emotions that come along with deployment. If you can’t heard it yet, I’d check it out.

Ain’t no sunshine when he’s gone
It’s not warm when he’s away
Ain’t no sunshine when he’s gone
And he’s always gone too long
Anytime he goes away

I wonder, this time where he’s gone
Wonder, how long he’s gone to stay
Ain’t no sunshine when he’s gone
And this house just ain’t no home
Anytime he goes away.

And I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know
I know, I know, I know, I know

I know when he’s gone
Always gone too long
Anytime he goes away
Anytime he goes away
Anytime he goes hmmm

Ain’t no sunshine when he’s gone
It’s not warm when he’s away
Ain’t no sunshine when he’s gone
And he’s always gone too long