E. (11), J. (8), and H. (4) answer questions about their dad’s deployment. Their father is currently serving in Iraq.
[Wanted to insert their photo, but I have no idea how.]
LIFT: How do you feel when you find out your Dad is scheduled to go on a deployment?
E: Sad, and usually surprised. I was surprised this time because we thought he was leaving later. So, I knew he was going to leave but just thought it would be later.
J: I am sad because my Dad is leaving and I did not know.
H: Sad.
LIFT: What do you miss the most when he’s gone?
E: The three things I miss the most are all the games we get to play with him, getting to go out and do fun stuff like go to the movies with him, and just him being here at home and getting to see him..
J: I miss him. My Dad. I miss everything about him the most..
H: I miss his hugs and kisses.
LIFT: Is there anything you do or have that helps you feel better when you can’t talk to him?
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