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It's been a long few months.
Ever since James started having to go to Georgia for a few days out of every week (for his job), it's been really hard on us. It's just hard to be separated for that long. It seems like he's only here for such a short time before he's gone again.
This is why I haven't blogged as regularly as usual...One thing I do when he's gone is try to make my schedule so filled up with things to do that I don't have much time to think about how lonely I am. I haven't given myself much time to do any blogging or anything else.
I just hope that it won't be much longer before things go back to normal. James' job has finally been trying to hire someone in Georgia to take his place, but I don't know how much longer it'll be before the person will be hired and then trained and ready to take over. I can't imagine how difficult it must be for women whose husbands are in the army! I'll get through this somehow.
On a brighter note, I bought a new oven yesterday. I've been using the same oven for the last 10 years...it was already years old when I first moved in, and for the last few years it's only had one rack in it, and a couple of the burners are not working as well as they used to! So it is going to be really nice having a new one. It'll be the first time I've ever had a new oven! I love cooking and this will make it more fun. One day I need to get a new dishwasher too- the one we have doesn't work anymore. lol
By the way, thank you all so much for responding about the book. I got a lot of very encouraging emails and a lot of people who offered suggestions and help for the book. I don't think I could do it without all of you!
Here is a random picture of Bonnie- she made a bonnet for Lucky yesterday. I thought it was cute!
Ever since James started having to go to Georgia for a few days out of every week (for his job), it's been really hard on us. It's just hard to be separated for that long. It seems like he's only here for such a short time before he's gone again.
This is why I haven't blogged as regularly as usual...One thing I do when he's gone is try to make my schedule so filled up with things to do that I don't have much time to think about how lonely I am. I haven't given myself much time to do any blogging or anything else.
I just hope that it won't be much longer before things go back to normal. James' job has finally been trying to hire someone in Georgia to take his place, but I don't know how much longer it'll be before the person will be hired and then trained and ready to take over. I can't imagine how difficult it must be for women whose husbands are in the army! I'll get through this somehow.
On a brighter note, I bought a new oven yesterday. I've been using the same oven for the last 10 years...it was already years old when I first moved in, and for the last few years it's only had one rack in it, and a couple of the burners are not working as well as they used to! So it is going to be really nice having a new one. It'll be the first time I've ever had a new oven! I love cooking and this will make it more fun. One day I need to get a new dishwasher too- the one we have doesn't work anymore. lol
Here is a random picture of Bonnie- she made a bonnet for Lucky yesterday. I thought it was cute!
I've been missing your blogs, Bethany. It's been very dreary weather here in IN and my moods seem to swing toward the blues when we have days and days of clouds/and or rain. I have 2 daughters ages 29 and 33. The 33 year old is married and a stay at home mom with 2 wonderful boys/my grandsons ages 2 and 4. Her husband is an engineer who is unemployed since Feb. I am so very worried about them, that makes me feel blue too. With the economic situation and the jobs are just non-existent in our area. My 29 year old unmarried daughter has a masters degree in technology and she has been out of work since Oct. She owns her home and luckily has been very good with the wonderful wages she had been making and saved a lot of money, but I worry about her also, as I know even savings won't last forever. She had an interview in a town 60 miles away last week and we are so praying she will be offered the position. Anyway, Bethany, I just wanted to let you know that reading your blogs has been a joy and I feel I've got another daughter having kept up on your life. I've missed your blogging, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. Keep blogging, ok, don't forget your public!! I feel like it's an escape from the things that worry and concern me daily to read your daily happenings with your household and your kids and all the interesting things you write about. Thanks so much for your writing talents!
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Thanks Diane, that means a lot to me!
I hope that your daughter will be able to get the position, and that your other daughter's husband will find a new job too. That sounds really rough and I would probably be worried as well if it were my children. I hope things work out!!
I'll try to start blogging more.
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I come from a military family. missing someone is always hard. i missed my dad when he had special assignments, but when my siblings were young, they missed dad because he was overseas, fighting. (so thank you, for the acknowledgment.) my husband is not in the military, but his works hours demand less fun family time. at times, we barely see him and he is literally, not that far away. (So, i can imagine how you may feel.) I am sorry you feel so lonely, you must love him so much! In time it will get better.
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Thank you so much for the kind words, Melinda...I really appreciate it.
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Bethany,
My husband is a Marine and I know it is hard to have your husband gone. Ironically enough I sometimes think the shorter deployments say 3-4 weeks are harder than the 7 month ones because when they are gone that long you get going on your own routine. My hubby is gone this month so I know what you mean about missing them. One think that helps me is I try and do things I don't normally do when he is here - like reading after I go to bed. I didn't marry till 27 so I lots of alone time. My best friend who married at 36 used to call it the "One woman party". When you are getting a little down make a cup of tea/hot chocolate, cappucino, coffee whatever just seems indulgent to you, get a movie/book/magazine and just spend an hour or two enjoying the peace. I know it won't bring hubby home, but it can help you to have good memories while he is gone. I will pray for you that God gives you strength.
Incidentally I know a lady who is an OB dr. though now she is a missionary overseas. Not sure if she could help and she is a friend of a former pastor's wife, but if you don't have any OB I could try and get in touch with her.
Hugs.
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Thanks so much for the tips, Megan. I really do appreciate it!
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Dan and I have been in a long distance relationship for almost two years... So I understand how hard this is. Hang in there Bethany! It makes the time you are able to spend with James so much more special though.
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Jana, you've been in your long term relationship for a very long time....You must be really strong. Thanks for the encouraging word.s
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