Sorry I haven't been around (again!) but I've been doing alot of thinking the past week. I'm feeling pre-emptively lonely. My hubby is leaving for a work assignment next Sunday, and he won't be back until Christmas. :( So I've been spending as much time with him as I can.
I feel like such a suck for complaining, he's only going to Alberta, and it's really good for us financially. Added to that is, if he decided to stay, he faces the possibility of getting laid off for the winter. He's really excited and pleased since he was one of only 8 chosen from 64 internal applicants. I am happy for our credit rating, but I'm also feeling really sad. :P This happened last winter too, except that it was only for one month, February. This time he'll be gone from Oct 14th to around Feb 10th. He'll be home for 10 days at Christmas, but that hardly seems long enough. I also start back to work myself in December, and it's not going to be easy on me or our son.
Anyway, I know others of you have it harder than me, being single parents, or with husbands in the armed forces and/or more than one child. I'm going to use you ladies for my inspiration (I'm thinking of you Kimby). If you guys can handle it, then I certainly can. Maybe by Christmas I can have 20 lbs off, and surprise my hubby with a new wife under the tree. ;)
Here's to thinking positive!
Unofficial Weigh In: Due to Thanksgiving I don't have a meeting this week, but my unofficial weigh-in at home tonight showed me down 2 lbs. :)
Posted By: shrrlygrrl
Comments to this post:
10/09/2007 00:34
Hey!
It's been a while since I checked on you and I was suprised to hear what you had to say! I know it is sadning, however, from what I have learned in the past 3 weeks is that you are stronger than you think! Get involved in groups and keep busy! That is awesome that he gets to come home for 10 days! It will be a mini reunion! Also, you guys will appreciate eachother so much more! It will be hard on him to leave his boy, but, maybe you can keep in touch through www.skype.net I hear that is an awesome way to see eachother. I will be thinking of you! Thanks for your support! I know the feelings you are going through and your not a sap! It's good to write down your feelings! Keep in touch! ~Kimby~
...minimize your sadness! You have just as much right as anyone to be sad about missing their husband. When my hubs was in the military he was in a non-deployable unit (the Old Guard at Arlington Cemetery) so he didn't get sent anywhere but I sure did miss him like hell and felt sad when he left for 3 week tours of duty. So go ahead and allow yourself to be emotional and you can complain to me about it all you want!
I've been off the radar for MONTHS, but back on track, and I understand what you are going through. My husband was in the army for 8 years, and right now, he works out of town Monday through Friday and we only see him on the weekends. You never get used to it. Keep up the work - it's worth the effort in the end!
