Many years ago, I had a friend whose husband was a navy guy. At the time, we worked out that he had missed two thirds of his daughters life. She was 9 at the time 😢♥️♥️♥️♥️
@@graxo3752 Sadly, the country doesn't care but the child does. It`s not heroic to leave a child for career. He choses fatherhood. It`s very selfish and not farsighted leaving the family, specially when the child is in need of his parents` influence.
@@yvs3913 yet mkst of the time the military is something they chose as a last resort andbthe benefits etc help the family its a high risk .... low reward thung but keeping the family afloat os the husbands job. Caring for herself and the child is a mothers job. The fathers job is to instill stronf morals am valuess as well aa teach the boy how to be a proper man in society but there's things vary from family to family.
As a military kid, I know one thing for sure. Dad is doing everything right for his little boy. On my dad’s fourth out of seven deployments he bought me and my siblings a daddy doll that had a picture of him on it. When you squeezed it a recording of his voice would say, “Daddy loves you so much. I can’t wait to give you a big hug. Be good to each other and always say your prayers at night. I love you.”
Yeah I didn't have anything like that when my dad was in the Red Sea for 18 months. Or all the weekends we didn't get to play because he was standing watch. Or all the weeks and months he was away in training. Nothing is a substitute for involved, active parents of both sexes. After having lived it, I don't believe military life is compatible with raising kids.
My dad bought me a daddy doll on his second deployment. I still have it. He went on three deployments and many, many other TDY’s. He’s also been gone since July of last year because he’s at a school for work. He’ll be there until early June. He’s been living in a small camper for months, and he really misses us. He got to visit a few times, and he’ll be visiting in two weeks for his spring break. My sister and I won’t be on spring break until a few weeks later, but my dad gets to see me perform in band at MPA, and he hasn’t been able to see me perform this year, so I’m excited for him to see :D
Despite the separation, this boy is lucky to have a loving father like this. And blessings to the mother who has to care for their son on her own while Dad is away.
Newsflash: military members wives and spouses are awesome. Every day their loved one is gone tdy, or on a tour of duty overseas, they continue raising the kids; getting them to appointments; making sure the kids get to school; make sure the kids get their schoolwork done; take the kids to after-school activities, fix booboos; deal with tantrums and backtalk; get the shopping done; prepare the meals; clean the house; mow the yard; take out the trash; get the vehicles serviced; pay the bills; call appliance repairmen, hvac techs, plumbers; and so much more. Any new mom has to deal with diapers and middle of the night feedings, colic, throwing up, possibly preparing bottles, breastfeeding. If there are other children, taking care of their needs, too. Military spouses, no matter the gender, deal with the same stuff (with the exception of men breast-feeding). Additionally, many of them also work outside of the home. p.s. there are also active duty moms. They're awesome, too.
@j.h3442 Responding to ignorant, anti-american bs doesn't solve anything, but I am wondering if that anonymous placeholder stands for Jack Hoff or not.
I respect all service men/women but I would be lying if I said I didn’t have just a bit more respect for the guys in Nam and before because they basically had few choices. Once that draft number hit, you went to war or tried to skip out to Canada or went to prison. I had a family member so scared of going over there and/or dying overseas and not being found that he put his index finger in the barrel of a loaded shotgun and willingly pulled the trigger because he knew that was his way out. I’ve heard of others willingly taking non-lethal shots to get a discharge which wasn’t always a success some were sent back into the field after they recovered. How much would have such 😂
When I was a child my dad was deployed to Vietnam and we didn’t see him or get to talk to him for a year. So glad kids today can see their dads through video calls. That would have been a miracle for my family. So glad we have the technology now.
Try being the kid who grows up with attachment issues due to having parents who can't be depended on to be there and always moving houses and schools when Daddy gets reassigned.
@ShineOnBenevolentSun It really does sound like a miserable existence for everyone involved. The more time goes on, the less I understand people who voluntarily sign up for the military. Or, at least, I have a harder time defending the choice, I guess. Just, given....... everything. History. Politics. Economy. Housing. Healthcare. What they're signing up for... requires either ignorance (which is not necessarily the "fault" or "choice" of the individual), desperation, or a seriously questionable moral compass.
@@ShineOnBenevolentSunand that kid grows up (unlike you) who isn't a pssy crying over daddy issues. If not for their sacrifice their kids would be living in poverty because it's already been proven most jobs aren't financially stable, enlisting is one source of guaranteed stability for your family
My husband was deployed to Afghanistan, and his friend came home on leave when his son was born, only child. When he went back, he was only back in Afghanistan two e weeks when he tragically lost his life during an ambush. His son is now 16 and only has a few pictures of his dad holding him.
@@helloisitmeurlookingfor5898 my husband didn't sign up to go fight in a war. He signed up to protect his country foreign and domestic. My family has a lot of military background and both of his parents and 3 of his brothers were all in the military. When he signed up everything was peaceful and we never thought something like what happened would happen. Besides the fact that he wanted to protect our country if no one fought but the bed people, evil would take over the world. Christians need to stand up instead of constantly being pushed back. Christ doesn't want us to allow evil to overcome our GREAT country.
@@helloisitmeurlookingfor5898 There a lot of reasons. Many people want to serve for their country, people do it to get out of a bad home, or if they see that they are not really doing anything in life. My dad did it because he dropped out of college, didn't have a job, and he didn't want to stay in the projects. Plus her husband didn't choose to go to Afghanistan, he was deployed, he didn't have a choice.
The build a bear had me 😭😭Its so sad the short time they have, the bear will make his son's days a little better. Thank You for your Service and the sacrifice your family has given.❤God Bless 🙏🙏🙏❤😊
Being a military wife is not easy. I could never imagine my husband being gone for that long and solo parenting all on my own with a new born baby. Go mama and ofc ik things couldn’t possibly be easy for the dad as well.
I am not military but worked on us army bases around the world and saw the sacrifices these young men and women made for freedom, being thousands of miles from family. They deserve your respect.
Their children, who didn't ask for this life and who didn't volunteer to give up this precious developmental time with their parent, deserves more of your support.
@@ShineOnBenevolentSun you're talking about young men and women many of which didn't have the option to rock up on wall street or silicon valley. Churlish response. Sacrifice produces stoics
Children of servicemembers didn't choose military life; they don't volunteer to give up their earliest and most precious developmental years with their military parent (and probably grandparents as they're likely not stationed near them), yet the military takes this from the kids anyhow. Military kids deserve the most support of all.
@@MacabreAfterpartyInsurance doesn't mean anything compared to having parents overseas. There was no special insurance when my dad was in the military.
@katherinkeegan8601 It is one less thing my single, 20 year veteran mother with multiple health issues and a sick daughter needed to worry about. So yeah. It means everything to many.
@@MacabreAfterparty Your original comment suggested that the only reason people join the military is for the insurance. That's not correct. Many people are at a low point in their lives not seeing any worthwhile future for themselves. They join to get out of the negative cycle they are in. Some join to build up savings, there are many reasons to join including patriotism.
So great to have technology where he was able to FaceTime his son everyday and build connection. The son is lucky to have an awesome dad and best friend.
Nothing but love of a dad. A bear with his voice. May that son keep that bear with his dad's voice inside. Story like that. May son still have that bear he get married. Become dad and tell his son that story about him and his dad. A amry dad and how dad knew of away to stay close to each other. A. Bear with his voice. That makes me smile. So I know the son would not only smile. But talking to his dad like he was there. I love it. You go dad !!
So beautiful and heartwarming. Thank you Sir for your sacrifice and service to our Country and to your family. This is what makes America strong. LOVE.
The mom isn't in danger of never coming back home. Women get enough attention, stop taking away attention from the man. Men have feelings too Hypocrite
How precious!!! What an incredible family!!! Thank you sir for your service, and thank your family for their service to our country as well!!! I SALUTE YOU ALL!!! 🇺🇸 ❤️🤍💙
God bless our soldiers.. this made me emotional.. i can't imagine leaving my children for any amount of time.. especially right after they're born and during the most crucial time when the bonding happens..what a great man and father to make the effort and time to face time his kid. My kids dad lives 10 minutes away and never calls them when I have them.. which is most of the time. this was sad and beautiful to watch at the same time
That’s what I love to see, a dad loving his son, giving him Hugs, kisses and affection - that’s where the bonding starts and it will last a lifetime 😊❤️
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILYS SACRIFICE FOR MY GAMILYS FREEDOM. It is MEN like you that allow my son and me to enjoy our family. I can’t thank you , your wife and that little boy enough
Imagine that father died and the baby boy grew up cherishing his bear so he could always hear his fathers voice for whenever he needs reassurance or the strength to continue on like his father. I made myself cry😭
This is a great father because even though he had to leave his baby boy that he loves and adores, he made the time and commitment from military active duty to face time his child and talk to him every day he could. And the then when he had to go again he made a build a bear with his voice for his son ! That is just pure love ❤️ that is unconditional commitment of a fathers love ❤️ God bless this young man for being that to his baby boy and also for serving our country! I pray he comes home soon and safe. Thank you to all the men and women who serve our country and have to leave their families and children to give us our freedom here and also the veterans and the ones who died and the POWs and MIAs May God protect you and bless your!
🦋 What a wonderful father who adores his son so much ! Thank you mama for being there while dad is away. Blessings everyone from California. My nephew just returned from the middle east and had to be away from his little son. 🕊️
@@annacaiazza8869 l am not sure if he will be deployed again, but for now he is with his four year old !! Thanks for your wishes ! Love from Yorba Linda ! 🧸
Thank you for your service to this country and I’m sorry you had to miss important steps in your son’s milestones but it looks like now your best buddies and that’s great. Hopefully you will have time now to stay home and enjoy watching him grow up. I’m sure your wife enjoys having you back too. Blessings to you and your family.
Military personnels sacrifice so much things in their life to provide an safety environment for the people. Give them the respect that they have earned through their service. This story is truly heartwarming!
This man is a great father. There are so many babies with no Dad. If every kid had a father in their life who loved them, the world would be such a better place. Good influnce, thanks sir.
My god, the sacrifices. We must all stay mindful of that 1% who give so much for the 99% of us. We thank you, your new little guy and your wife for your sacrifice and service 🩵🙏🏼🩵
