tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post924706540270712372..comments2024-03-05T19:56:36.517-06:00Comments on The Perlman Update: "Congratulations ... You're Going To Baghdad!"Jillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16493268452074516009noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-59166939709455536092010-04-06T11:34:28.159-06:002010-04-06T11:34:28.159-06:00the fact that you'll be near your family while...the fact that you'll be near your family while he's gone will help both you and the kids. just pray that it all goes well for him in iraq and soon enough, you'll be reunited and on to your next adventure...as a family:-) best of luck!!Goyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303628179853698904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-42273500891145412842010-03-16T01:32:19.759-06:002010-03-16T01:32:19.759-06:00Obviously you're not meant for India. I don...Obviously you're not meant for India. I don't think it's a "tough place" to live at all. It's life as it really is, not the polished delusion you get in the west. But that makes people more comfortable and they tell themselves that it's better for the kids, it's safer, it's cleaner, it's healthier, and all those things that are lies that hide the filth that lurks beneath a far shiner patina than India owns....<br /><br />I've lived in countries all around the world, and while India has its difficulties, they're far more realistic than other countries....especially the US.♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-76352165174744789182010-03-12T12:07:27.081-06:002010-03-12T12:07:27.081-06:00WOW Jill!
(I'm way behind and catching up!)
...WOW Jill! <br />(I'm way behind and catching up!)<br /><br />I am happy and excited for you all on the next stage of your journey. You're so right, India is a tough place to raise small children, which is why I can feel your excitement at the prospect of leaving! It'll be tough being separated as a family but it'll not be forever and it sounds as though everyone will 'win' in the end. <br /><br />Good luck packing up and shipping out!Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04505188013749321042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-61193222125532478152010-03-10T12:20:09.140-06:002010-03-10T12:20:09.140-06:00In my move I missed this post completely! Aiya!
...In my move I missed this post completely! Aiya!<br /><br />Well, I'm happy for you to be out of a place that was weighing you down. I know how that feels to some degree. You'll be near family and friends to help you through it when you need it most.<br /><br />Being seperated for 8 months from my hubs myself, it isn't easy. You have to learn to rely on others (something I don't like to do myself). If you keep in mind that you don't have to do everything, you can lean on someone, even if it's just to vent the frustration, sadness, anger...<br /><br />If you need anything in the coming year, you've got my email. Feel free to use it :)Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08342109839956458589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-82115855670727271852010-03-06T21:20:04.351-06:002010-03-06T21:20:04.351-06:00It obviously wasn't a decision made lightly an...It obviously wasn't a decision made lightly and with everything going on and what you've been through - it sure sounds like the best decision for your family.<br /><br />And while one year does seem like a LONG time, an endless time, to be separated... I have to tell you, after just completing our own one-year deployment (and still being separated until the end of Jun when we're all finally living together again) that one year actually does pass rather quickly. When Joe came back to the states at the end of Jan I was surprised to realize a year had passed 'already'! You'll find that with as busy as you'll be with raising 3 kids on your own that time will pass before you know it.<br /><br />Congratulations on getting out of Chennai - and just know that you can do this year apart and survive it!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02441176684416139172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-72867247383029148242010-03-06T14:22:28.497-06:002010-03-06T14:22:28.497-06:00Oh wow. That is a tough decision to come to, but ...Oh wow. That is a tough decision to come to, but it certainly does sound like it is for the best. Keep us posted. We'll be here for you!Kathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339665205284492242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-17848284356034735232010-03-04T23:01:47.469-06:002010-03-04T23:01:47.469-06:00Wow! I hope and wish all the best for you guys!Wow! I hope and wish all the best for you guys!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13655298574868899841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-24935805544624188152010-03-04T22:16:47.074-06:002010-03-04T22:16:47.074-06:00Our best for the next year! We've only been ap...Our best for the next year! We've only been apart for 5 mos (training US not Iraq), but still feel you. <br /><br />We're always patriotic, but sometimes these types of stories make you even more conscious and proud. I wish all Americans always understood the sacrifices some make.<br /><br />Yay for Skype- daily family and those nice weekend dates :)Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16304725563705520739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-12022715484387917942010-03-04T15:05:05.694-06:002010-03-04T15:05:05.694-06:00So you say that India is an amazing place but that...So you say that India is an amazing place but that is incredibly hard to raise children there, well girl you are way better that me. I felt that way about Los Angeles. lol<br /><br />Living separately sucks, but it can be done. Be as gentle as you can with one another.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01527123571625999061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-87058100110235853122010-03-04T12:17:50.132-06:002010-03-04T12:17:50.132-06:00(i also rarely share that my husband travels for w...(i also rarely share that my husband travels for work a lot. A LOT. so i'll be here encouraging you as a married 'single' mom!Melissa Angert {All Things Chic}https://www.blogger.com/profile/02966938610239372447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-90705314533397463632010-03-04T12:16:52.656-06:002010-03-04T12:16:52.656-06:00my in-laws live overseas in india and we've vi...my in-laws live overseas in india and we've visited them with the kiddos. i can totally relate -- it was a hard place. we've lived in china and i'd have no problem taking my kids there... but when we were in india i told my husband that i'm not sure i could do india. <br />its an amazing country, but with kids...<br />all the best!Melissa Angert {All Things Chic}https://www.blogger.com/profile/02966938610239372447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-2789999680242762422010-03-04T10:50:35.264-06:002010-03-04T10:50:35.264-06:00Wow, big news indeed!!!! I said to Kelly who will...Wow, big news indeed!!!! I said to Kelly who will be traveling there again over the period we live in Kuwait, "if you meet Matt Perlman while there you must get his autograph"!!!!!! I am one of The Perlman Update's biggest fans and cheerleaders. <br /><br />I am sure this was a difficult decsion, but you will do wonderful with just like you do with all your challenges so far!!!!! I am excited for you and praying for you all. I hope that you end your time in India on a high note~Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08677062694286116097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-7932823268472171082010-03-04T10:50:33.924-06:002010-03-04T10:50:33.924-06:00Wow, big news indeed!!!! I said to Kelly who will...Wow, big news indeed!!!! I said to Kelly who will be traveling there again over the period we live in Kuwait, "if you meet Matt Perlman while there you must get his autograph"!!!!!! I am one of The Perlman Update's biggest fans and cheerleaders. <br /><br />I am sure this was a difficult decsion, but you will do wonderful with just like you do with all your challenges so far!!!!! I am excited for you and praying for you all. I hope that you end your time in India on a high note~Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08677062694286116097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-37680835629366832052010-03-04T03:19:05.908-06:002010-03-04T03:19:05.908-06:00Thank you for sharing this decision.Thank you for sharing this decision.Natalie Buda Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07619472877535500690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-53082455157004912052010-03-04T02:34:44.386-06:002010-03-04T02:34:44.386-06:00My gosh Jill, I so feel for you although I have no...My gosh Jill, I so feel for you although I have no idea how tough this situation must be (although of course I can understand and relate about India!). I really don't know how you cope and remain so strong, you're an amazing inspiration. I just wish you'd been living in Mumbai, where life isn't so difficult for foreigners, than Chennai. Anyway, I wish you the best for the future and will continue to avidly read your blog. Hugs.<br /><br />Sharellkismethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14606082664115346663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-34623519775461559612010-03-04T02:32:49.901-06:002010-03-04T02:32:49.901-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.kismethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14606082664115346663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-33349320478391061542010-03-04T01:07:06.139-06:002010-03-04T01:07:06.139-06:00Wishing you the very best on all of it, the move, ...Wishing you the very best on all of it, the move, your husband's year, your year...HUGS!!The Mom Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14013214017240987993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-71973363264415024102010-03-03T15:40:54.642-06:002010-03-03T15:40:54.642-06:00What a wonderful adventure for your family. It wi...What a wonderful adventure for your family. It will be hard, to be sure, but it sounds as if you've thought long and hard about what it will mean for your family. <br /><br />I hear so many people my age talking about how their dads did tours in the Middle East during their childhoods (Operation Desert Storm) and there is so much pride in the way they talk about it. Your children will be so proud of their dad for his work in such a war-torn zone. And the year will really fly by in so many ways.<br /><br />I wish you the best of luck, and I'll continue lurking here to see how this new chapter of your life goes!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04094477368822860841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-47301451098805832052010-03-03T13:08:27.574-06:002010-03-03T13:08:27.574-06:00That nearly made me cry.
I can completely relat...That nearly made me cry. <br /><br />I can completely relate. I don't regret our decision to move to India but I was so ready to leave. It's a very tough place for a North American family to live. Most of the time we felt like we were just existing.<br /><br />I'm excited for all the new opportunities before you (and Matt). Best of luck with another move!Danie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05511535869022410118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-63952864435704663282010-03-03T13:05:12.593-06:002010-03-03T13:05:12.593-06:00Again I say there is a special place for DS spouse...Again I say there is a special place for DS spouses. Not only for being willing to go all over, but when our spouses WANT to go and do the job in places like Iraq, it takes a special kind of support. You are awesome!<br />Good luck with the logistical side of everything. Sometimes that can be the most difficult, the only thing that helps is knowing that you are making the best decision for your family.<br />Good luck!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17988224004955953763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-85090336105187819352010-03-03T12:55:36.380-06:002010-03-03T12:55:36.380-06:00I feel for you! But happy you will be home. The ...I feel for you! But happy you will be home. The one year will go by fast, esp if he comes home on R&Rs!Kash https://www.blogger.com/profile/17235432728404968138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-38792955520538522322010-03-03T12:39:30.684-06:002010-03-03T12:39:30.684-06:00I am so curious as to what your girls will think o...I am so curious as to what your girls will think of living in California for a year...will it be a new adventure for them? And then where will ya'll head after the year is up??Keys to the Magic Travelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15634829064005032831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-33704687055211942872010-03-03T12:36:14.050-06:002010-03-03T12:36:14.050-06:00Oh, Jill. You could have substituted "Abuja&...Oh, Jill. You could have substituted "Abuja" for Chennai and that would be me talking! I completely understand your frame of mind about being in a tough post. We have had two one-year-long separations and they really do fly by. It's not easy, but it's doable. All the best to you, Jill and your beautiful family. I do love your blog and can't wait to see what happens next! Hugs to you, C.C.C.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09352678262669680019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-5980257890271038092010-03-03T12:11:28.740-06:002010-03-03T12:11:28.740-06:00Is it wrong to say that I feel comforted knowing s...Is it wrong to say that I feel comforted knowing someone else is going through the same thing at the exact same time? Craziness, but so exciting, too!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545024934754374573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3248196462677139259.post-42262211188848681782010-03-03T12:07:45.604-06:002010-03-03T12:07:45.604-06:00Wow. Honestly, I don't know that I could have...Wow. Honestly, I don't know that I could have lasted as long as you have in India. It's an amazing place, but, yeah.<br /><br />It will be a tough year, but you can survive. You have such a fantastic attitude. You have given your kids so many valuable experiences. <br /><br />Let me be the first to say (a little early perhaps)... Welcome back to CA!!!Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259169109945001406noreply@blogger.com