An unexpected deployment

Well, a couple of days ago, Chris was told that he will be going on a deployment with the USS Mercy (a hospital ship). All I am told is that this is a humanitarian mission. Not sure if that's true or not... It came as a shock because he leaves in a week and is on shore-duty, not stationed on a ship. I appreciate all of the support from my friends and family. But, for those who say "well he's in the Navy", I really don't need to hear that. I know what branch he is in and I have known that ever since I have known him. I realize that he is needed, it was just so unexpected and hit me like a ton of bricks. I think I would have been able to swallow it better if he were stationed on a ship. We have been scrambling to take care of things around here and spend as much family time together as we can. 

The ship actually leaves today, but he will be leaving next Tuesday to fly out and meet the ship. I thought it was hard when he deployed while the twins were babies, but I know this is going to be one of the hardest ones. I have a lot on my plate right now, so I do ask that friends and family support me emotionally. I didn't expect to go through this for another two years. 


We went to the aquarium over the weekend...here are some pics :)