@Stern-
Well I feel a great deal of relief now. For a moment there I was so worried that your husband had recently passed away, and that Zombie was a close friend who was trying to help you get through the mourning. In saying that, I am still sorry to hear that you are apart from your husband. I can't comprehend how difficult it would be to be apart for so long, especially while he is serving.

@Mausie-
Hmmm maybe you could try asking some of the other regulars in this thread?