Soldiers & their families touch my heart in a big way. I never thought I would be married to a man who would be deployed for 13 months. So I was a lucky one because he only had to go one time, because his reserve service contract was up. But on a very small scale, I can feel what you feel.  I wish you all the strength to get through it.. Its hard when he/she is gone & its hard having them home. Oy. I pray for all of you. I pray the government honors you as much.