history: My husband's been out of town this week, and will be gone for another week.  It's so quiet around the house, I can't get used to it. My husband's been out of town this week_comma_ and will be gone for another week. Do you miss him?
current: I do.  It's so quiet without him, I can't get used to it.
next: Be sure to facetime or skype with him. That will help with the loneliness. 