I don't know how they do it...

[Dorothea]

...the military wives married to army and marines whose men are gone for 15-18 months and they only get to see them once on their break of like 18 days. :eek: I've been missing my hubby terribly lately, and it weakens my strength and perserverance at times. It seems odd that I'd feel like this considering we're in the home stretch and he'll be home around Jan 5-8, 2008. :o I gotta watch my sensitivity toward men right now. :blush: Prayers would be good, you all. :D

[rainbowbright]

hey, if you ever need someone to talk to you can always call me or come over.:hug:

[Dorothea]

Aww, thanks, rainbow. :)

[Orthosdoxa]

Where's your hubby?

I've often thought that, too - my DH is working 13 hour days all this week and I miss him like crazy when he does that!!! I can't imagine months at a time! :cry:

[Tsarina]

Praying for you. :crosseo:

:hug:

I don't know how these wives can handle such long periods without seeing their husbands. When my husband leaves to go grocery shopping for 30 minutes, i miss him so much! lols.

[Philothei]

My heart goes out to those brave women and men who live that life style...as for me it would have been hard not so much lonely but would be afraid to live alone for so long with my kid without another adult... I guess I am too much of a scardy cat. I do not like to be alone in the house......

Praying for you Dorothea.
God bless,
Philothei

[Dorothea]

Thanks, gals. Philothei, I used to be afraid to be alone back when I was living on my own before I met my husband and sometimes I'd feel that way, but I think it's not thought of much because I don't have time with the two boys and 4 dogs. It is difficult missing my hubby and knowing my son's next crucial MRI is coming up, and again, I'll be going through it without my husband. Whatever results come forth, it'll be just me to discuss this with the doctor and just me to take care of my son's treatments, whatever they may be. I know I can do it because I've been doing so for months now. I just wish he were home. :(

Ortho, hub's in Korea.

[Philothei]

Dorothea, now I remembered about your son. I want to keep him in my prayers what is his name again? praying that his MRI comes out good and he will have no more trouble. You know you have the support of all of us here...:)

God bless,
Philothei

[Dorothea]

Thanks so much, Philothei. His name is Christopher. :)

[TrueHope]

...the military wives married to army and marines whose men are gone for 15-18 months and they only get to see them once on their break of like 18 days. :eek: I've been missing my hubby terribly lately, and it weakens my strength and perserverance at times. It seems odd that I'd feel like this considering we're in the home stretch and he'll be home around Jan 5-8, 2008. :o I gotta watch my sensitivity toward men right now. :blush: Prayers would be good, you all. :D
Huge hugs to you! I know how you feel. 3 kids, 2 parrots and an obnoxious dog...not the same as 4 dogs and the worries you have, but none the less, difficult. I learned in life, that we get certain things in life for good reason. No matter how difficult they seem. Everything is only temporary. (Though it seems forever sometimes) I do agree, for the military spouses, that is so difficult...because back in their minds is the unknown. And no matter the seperating situation, those thoughts creep in.

Christopher is in my thoughts quite often. I think you are so strong! Much stronger than your realize. You have our Lord above you helping you with each step and care and concern. Thank God for your faith! For without faith, imagine how you would feel. But you are full of life because of Him...and strong because of Him. An inspiration for all women, are you!

[Dorothea]

Huge hugs to you! I know how you feel. 3 kids, 2 parrots and an obnoxious dog...not the same as 4 dogs and the worries you have, but none the less, difficult. I learned in life, that we get certain things in life for good reason. No matter how difficult they seem. Everything is only temporary. (Though it seems forever sometimes) I do agree, for the military spouses, that is so difficult...because back in their minds is the unknown. And no matter the seperating situation, those thoughts creep in.

Christopher is in my thoughts quite often. I think you are so strong! Much stronger than your realize. You have our Lord above you helping you with each step and care and concern. Thank God for your faith! For without faith, imagine how you would feel. But you are full of life because of Him...and strong because of Him. An inspiration for all women, are you!
:hug: Aww, you're so sweet, True! Thank you for your kind and supportive words! I feel strong because of Him. That is for sure! Thank you for your continued prayers for Christopher. I will be announcing in the next week about his upcoming MRI and such. Thanks again, friend. :)