((((Mary Alice))))
One of the things we did for our children when my husband went to sea was give them each a calender so they could cross off the days till he would be back. It gave them a sense of knowing and made the seperation much easier. Just a suggestion. I know it isn't easy on Alex but he is a child and they do adapt...Tell him it is only 5 weeks...show him on the calender the 5 weeks and go over with him when you will be gone and when you will be home. That way he will know it's not forever.

Geesh, I was just thinking on Monday how I wish I had a home in the middle of no where up here in the middle of the woods... I don't want land mines though... I have German Shepards that will keep everyone away just fine...

Take time for you when you are away... search out who you are and what goals you want to make when you do return. search your inner self...