Hobbits Hollow - Kind of stressed! Need desserts!

Hobbits Hollow

Nov. 9, 2005

Kind of stressed! Need desserts!

Ok, all kidding aside, I'm a bit stressed right now. My husband, who is in the Air Force has 1 1/2 years left in before he retires. We've been BLESSED to be able to live here in Charleston for the past 6 years. We even bought a house for the first time. We are planning on retiring here when he gets out. The thing is.....and I'm really trying to focus on God and His will for us, is that my husband might possibly be sent to Iraq for a year.
How can I put this without sounding selfish? I do not mean to sound that way, considering our soldiers are over there now and so many other families go through this, but with two autistic boys to take care of, life gets stressful enough as it is. My husband is my support, and he encourages me when I get down. I just don't know if I have the strength to handle them alone for a year. Praise the Lord for our wonderful respite worker who watches our older son. She and her family have been a tremendous blessing to us. They moved away a few years ago, only to come back within the year. During that time I could not find another respite worker. They are just so hard to find.
Anyway, I don't want him to go. Or at least maybe he could have the option of staying here and then going for 120 days. We could both handle that time frame a bit better.
It just gets overwhelming at times for me. He is 16 and non verbal. He can do some things for himself, like dressing, and eating, but I do alot for him too and that can get stressful after awhile, ie help with showers, changing his diapers.
But I am so thankful for the Lord who is always there for me. And I know He will be there for me even if we are separated for a year. I just hope He has better plans. Thanks for listening to my rambling. God bless!

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Nov. 9, 2005 - Untitled Comment

Posted by JenIG

wow; God bless you. Your attitude is so encouraging and really blessed me. I am praying for you.

:) love jen

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Nov. 11, 2005 - Untitled Comment

Posted by mistresninos

Bobbi, I found your blog in a round about way.

Wanted to let you know I'll be praying. And no, you don't sound very selfish at all. I'd be the same and my kids aren't autistic. I hope he won't have to go.

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Nov. 11, 2005 - Untitled Comment

Posted by thewestiecrew

(((Bobbi))),
I am so sorry that you are dealing with that prospect. My dh was in the Navy when we got married and had to be gone for 6 months at a time. It was so hard and it was just me. I can't imagine having to take care of my family. Also, I didn't have to deal with the stress that he was at war.
Don't feel guilty about not wanting him to go, that is completely natural. If someone would begrudge you that, then there is something wrong with them, not you.
You are in my prayers. Just continue to lean on God and keep us posted. I also wanted to add that we were in your old stomping grounds this last weekend. We actually used to live in Sptbg. My brother and my MIL live there now!
Gayle :)

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Nov. 11, 2005 - ((((Bobbi))))

Posted by momof3feistykids

You are not being a bit selfish. You and your family need your husband at home. Your feelings about this do not in any way detract from your appreciation for the tremendous sacrifice being made by the troops and their families or of the importance of his military commitment. I hope he does not have to go. You'll be in my thoughts & prayers.

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Nov. 23, 2005 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Hey Bobbi,

I pray that your hubby doesn't have to be deployed. I know how difficult that would be for you. I'll pray about this situation as the Lord brings you to mind. (and that could be quite often since you are on my friends list on my blog) ;o)

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Nov. 23, 2005 - BTW...

Posted by MomToTwo

that was me that just posted that comment. LOL

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This will be my fourth year homeschooling. My family and I have really been blessed by it. This blog is just my rambling thoughts and musings regarding everyday life.