G.M.
We are catholic and mexican and this a very comforting traditon for us... put a picture of your husband on shelf and put a statue or figurine of an angel or Jesus or something and tell your little little one that every night and everytime she misses her daddy she can come over and pray to Jesus (or the angel)to please take care of daddy (because he is such a brave soldier) and let him know that you miss him. And everytime she prays for her daddy, Jesus will bless him and make her feel better. ---I hope this works for you. I do this with my kids when my husband is away on business. I know a business trip does not even compare with deployment. Good luck.