Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 Oh , I feel for you so much. And it is an appropriate issue because it's very stressful for you, and stress affects our physical problems. Besides, I don't recall reading anywhere that emotional pain was off limits, and you certainly have enough of that. What is your husband's first name? That way, when I pray for him, as I will every day until he is safely home, I'll know who to pray for. If it's OK with you, I'll ask my depression group to pray for him also. You're my friend, and we pray for each other's friends in need. That group has never prayed for someone's safety or their health (when still reasonable to do so) that their prayers weren't answered as they had wished. When was in the hospital, people would go to their church, and ask the congregation to pray for her. May I make a suggestion? Is there some way you could set up a website with your husband's photo, name, squad, etc. where members of this group, family, friends, and so on could write messages of support, encouragement and prayer? It would be a wonderful source of support for you as the days go on, and just think how your husband will feel when he returns, knowing how much people care. I'm sure someone in the group is computer knoweledgeable to be able to help you set something up. You and your husband are in my heart and myu prayers, every day, beginning today, until his safe return. Lots of big hugs, Dix wrote: I know this is not a pain issue but my husband is leaving for Iraq on Monday, he will be training the Iraqi civilian Police... My heart is in pain at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 wrote: Hi All: I know this is not a pain issue but my husband is leaving for Iraq on Monday, he will be training the Iraqi civilian Police... My heart is in pain at this point. Hi , your man is doing a very brave thing, I am certain that it will be even harder on him for he will not have the family support to rely on.I only wish that I could take his place, unfortunately we all know that isn't going to happen. Some advice from a man, " Stay strong, don't let him go feeling that you are as sad as you must be or feeling that you resent his mission,Love him and wish him well,reassure him that you will be fine and thinking of him every moment " The less he worries for you and your feelings the more he can pay attention to his position. I wish him a safe return to your arms. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 , I agree with everything says. But I'd add one more thing - let him know you are confident he will be coming home to you, and that you will be brave for him and not worry. That will go a very long way. My husband was a state poiceman for 30 years. The last 20 were as Commander of the SWAT team. He never knew how much I worried. He told me once that my atittude made his job much easier for him to do. This is a gift you can give your husband that will help keep him safe, and remember all his life. With big hugs, Dix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 , My thoughts and prayers are with you. My father served in the Air Force for 28 years. He missed holidays, birthdays, and some of the major mile stones in our life, but as he reminds us, he helped people learn what freedom is. He was in administration for planes and helicopters that would deliver goods to those in need. He gave food to the hungry. Your husband is going to help teach people to protect themselves. Think of it this way when you are lonely, because of your husband one mother gets to hold her child because he stopped that bit of violence. He is training the force that will allow people to go to the doctors and hospitals without fear. If I can do anything to help you and your family, please let me know. Also, please let your husband know that he is a hero. You both are giving selflessly to protect people you don't know. God Bless you Bekkah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 29, 2004 Report Share Posted September 29, 2004 , I mentioned this to my mom and she told me one thing she did when my dad was away. Once a month she would do a " guy " activity with all of the other military wives... Like they all dressed up in their husband flannel shirts, cut up t shirts and went to a monster truck rally. Or they went out hunting and took pictures with the biggest deer carcass they could find (of course, they didn't shoot it). And they sent the pictures/videos to the guys. One year when they were gone for the super bowl, the wives put on a super bowl of their own and mailed the tape over. My dad loved it. And it was a sense of comraderie for the wives. Sometimes when your husband is gone, and the kids are in school (I don't know if you have kids) and you are trying to keep the house together,it is easy to isolate yourself from others in the same position you are... You are in my prayers. Bekkah ] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 30, 2004 Report Share Posted September 30, 2004 , I have never written to you before but now is a good time to start. I want to wish you and your husband all the luck in the world. All those men that are putting their lives on the line for us deserve all the understanding and love we can give. I willingly give mine to the both of you. God Bless Us One And All, donna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 1, 2004 Report Share Posted October 1, 2004 Hello I am sure your heart is aching. These are terrifying times we live in. My nephew just joined the Army and since he is a college graduate and 34 years old he will be starting out as an officer. He left for language school this past week. He will be working in army intelligence. I feel heartsick also and even my brother cried. You and your dh are in my prayers. Kaylene >Hi All: >I know this is not a pain issue but my husband is leaving for Iraq on >Monday, he will be training the Iraqi civilian Police... My heart is in >pain >at this point. > > _________________________________________________________________ Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2004 Report Share Posted October 2, 2004 Hi , I will keep you and your husband in my prayers. Is your husband in the military? How long will he be gone? This must be so hard on both of you. Please, if you need someone to talk to I will be here for you. Just let me know and I'll send you my screen name, etc. If you'd like a phone number I'll send that along too. Blessing to you both. Kathleen in N.C. (previously Calif.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 2, 2004 Report Share Posted October 2, 2004 Kaylene and , One of my friends in a Marine in Linguistics/Intel... He enlisted January 2002. He just now is qualifying to possibly be shipped out. The positive thought there is that most of those schools, the linguistics and intel, last 18-65 weeks.. A friend who went into the AF last Sept finished Basic in October. He went to linguistics school in November and he won't graduate until February 2005. He is learning Arabic. Then he has to do some following with a more experienced person for 3 months... So, with your nephew, feel blessed because hopefully we will be out of this mess in Iraq before he is done with school... Your families are in my prayers! Even more so, each of you are in my prayers for the strength you show to keep the men in your lives serving our country! Blessed Be, Bekkah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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