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On my last blog I asked about children and patriotism. Laura said that her children stand with their hands over their hearts when they hear retreat in the evening. I was so glad to hear that! My mother was an army wife for 21 years, and in her day, everyone stopped, even the little ones,…
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Monthly Archives: October 2007I was in the kitchen today, putting the dinner dishes into the sink to soak. I looked over at my husband’s aquarium and thought to myself ‘Am I supposed to feed the fish tonight?’ I remembered that my hubby had filled out several months worth of things for me to do on the calendar, so… That’s too funny, and what a cute picture! I was talking to a lady from church today and we started to talk about how much we put on our plates. I tend to put a lot on and then not do everything. So I decided I am going to cut back and just focus on the major things I need done and the… Hi Cindy, You know I think that for us women, this is probably one of the universal problems. We have too much to do, but can always think of something else that sounds like fun, or sounds like something we “should” do. The truth is, I think we would be better mothers, wives , friends, if we stopped and really did what you propose, think about priorities. With small children and a husband and lots on your plate, is volunteer work right now really what you want, or do you really just need a nap? There are seasons of life, and perhaps “volunteer” is for another time. If you decide it is now, I would consider having your children help you, time with them, and they learn to reach out to others, two priorities at once! That said, there is no shame in just being wife and mom for now! You are doing fine! There is so much emotion on the Blog right now. We have both those who are just beginning their husband’s deployment and those who have already endured a long separation…and are just so tired and lonely. Like Laura’s husband, my best friend left in January. I am feeling so many emotions…and not only do they… I wish so much that I could express how much better reading this made me feel. Seeing the stages there in print helped alot. I have books on this, but having it put in front of me (instead of closed in a book that I can and am choosing not to acknowledge right now) made it harder to ignore. I had a lot of the same feelings I’m having now when my mother died. And the feeling of dread, of “rerun” is really getting to me. But thank you for posting this. I am very fortunate for not having experienced the loss of a loved one. But reading about these different stages really helped me realize that I am not alone. I have not heard from my fiance for 2 weeks now since he deployed..I am worried, I miss him, I want to hear his voice and tell him how much I love him. I am completely new to the “army world” and I do not know anyone in the same situation as mine where I live. Can anyone tell me that it is normal not to hear anything at first? How long does it usually take before the internet is at least available? Thank you,Sophie Let me start by explaining my last three days to you. I’ve had to swallow some pretty big pieces of “fish” lately when it comes to business and life in general – and I call these things that have happened pieces of “fish” because I HATE FISH and I had to stomach alot of things… I call them funny stories to tell at cocktail parties….*le sigh* Oh wow Tara. That is awful! I’m sorry Oh man, I am sorry about your cabinets and dishes…that is unbelievable. I bet you were feeling a bit surreal last night yourself….You probably have it all cleaned up by now…but if you need any help let me know. I’m not that far away. Well, Tara, that’s what happens when we sit down to relax! Sheesh! I’m glad you were sitting in the other room and no one was under the kitchen cabinets! I will NOT complain for the rest of the week!When I start to feel sorry for myself this week, I will think of those pictures! WOW!!!! Tara that is awful. I am glad you or Wren wasn’t standing there. But at least you can laugh at it the next day. I would have had a breakdown. It seems as things fall apart when the husband leaves…Hope it all works out for you…Becca |
But glad you can laugh at what life throws at you.
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I’ve enjoyed reading this blog. Today I received the Way Cool Blog Award and I’m supposed to pass it along so I am nominating you!Michellehttp://www.michellehix.blogspot.com
Wow! Thanks Michelle! I am so glad you enjoy the blog. Congratulations on winning it so you could pass it to me!
I just wanted to thank you for always being so encouraging. Often times, I’ll read one of your comments or posts and it was just what I needed to hear.You add alot to this blog. I appreciate your perspective and thoughts. I can feel your warmth and caring in your words. I am glad you joined us.Have a blessed day.
Thank you so much Heather, I am enjoying being part of this blog, and often wish that I could hug each of you as you write about things that a response of mere words just can’t cover.