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