Princess Ponderings | A sad kinda party..

A sad kinda party..

Still coming down off of the "birthday high" that Laura initiated last week. Tomorrow we have a party of a different sort.

We have been cooking all day for Billy's "See Ya Later" party...he leaves for Iraq on June 18th and this is the only weekend he had free. We have probably around 80 - 100 people here tomorrow to say "See Ya Later" to our Boo. Tried to make it all his faves... burgers, dogs, sausage and peppers, london broil, meatball sandwiches, homemade mac and cheese, chili, potato salad, macaroni salad, pasta salad, all kinds of fixins, spinach dip, and chips and dips, cheese, crackers, pepperoni, cake, homemade cheesecake and of course, beer pongwith KEGS (notice plural)...cause we stress the important things in life.

I feel I have been doing pretty well with this whole deployment ~~shit~~ thing, well, until the lady at the bakery asked me what I wanted written on the cake. I lost it.. had to call her back..~~twice~~

Time to spend some time with those important to Billy... wish us luck.. this is probably the hardest thing we have ever had to do...

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You guys really know how to put on a party, no matter what the occasion. Take care.

Posted by: Margaret at May 16, 2008 06:45 PM

Hey you,

I wanted to let you know that I feel a bit safer in the world knowing that your Billy, is going to fight the fight. Wether or not we agree its right to be there or not, he is a hero for going. It takes a special person to raise such a wonderful young man. There won't be a day that goes by that we wish for his safe return but all of us in this house, (Harrison, Wifey, our dogs, and of course me) are thankful that the world is a touch safer with billy out there.

Don't be sad, be proud, because we are not only proud of him, we are also very proud of the women who raised him.

Posted by: Ari at May 16, 2008 08:44 PM

Hang in there sweetie. My thoughts will be with him and you.

Posted by: Jules at May 16, 2008 09:57 PM

We'll be thinking of you this weekend, and in the weeks/months ahead. (And if we still lived in NJ, we would totally be crashing the party...)

Posted by: Amber at May 16, 2008 10:41 PM

As long as you keep stressing the important things! and if I were anywhere near you - I'd be crashing like Amber! Have a great weekend!

Posted by: Fantastagirl at May 16, 2008 11:39 PM

HUGS Thinking about you and your family. XXOO

Posted by: Hula Doula at May 17, 2008 03:04 AM

Hugs to you all, and if you need an ear- I'm only a phone call away...

Love y'all.

Posted by: Brighton at May 17, 2008 08:34 AM

Sending lots of love and best wishes for you both!! I know it's going to be hard for you guys as well as Billy. My heart is breaking for you, we'll be in your shoes by August 18, David's deployment date. Why the hell isn't that @ss in DC going??? He should take his turn as well!! Many thoughts and prayers your way, for peace in your heart while you miss Billy!!!
Marie
mtvass@comporium.net

Posted by: Marie at May 17, 2008 11:55 PM

It was a GREAT party, as usual.
You've both raised a fine young man!

Posted by: T at May 18, 2008 12:09 AM

I'm already crying from the last blog I read, this isn't a good blog day, now this. My heart is breaking, I have a son too, it's very easy to step into your shoes, I can only imagine what you are feeling. All my love, best wishes and prayers many many prayers every day until he comes home safe.

Posted by: Susan at May 19, 2008 08:11 PM

*hugs*
I can't even imagine. But I will pray for his safe return to you!

Posted by: Terri at May 20, 2008 10:30 AM

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