I just received some bad news. Due to recent world events,(terrorist bastards), Race will not be home as planned. In fact,being home for Thanksgiving is no longer a certainty. I would be overwhelmed with self-pity,if I were not so overwhelmed with emotions as to what to tell the kids. Just last night, Jack squealed with excitement as he recounted the less-than-double digit days till Race would be home. I just don't know what...or when...I will tell them. While I haven't lost my perspective on this, it is still very hard, because it will dissapoint the kids so, so much.The kids all have big plans this weekend, with Austin going on a Boy Scout camping trip, and Jack and Savannah spending the evening enjoying pizza and a movie with Aunt Thomasina. I guess I will at least wait till the weekend is over. Maybe things will be more deffinite by then. Please pray that we would continue to be strong as a family, that we would just find that resting place in the Lord and also, that arrangements would be expedited, for Race to be able to come home.
Thanks so much for your prayers!
Melissa
11 comments:
Oh ((((honey)))). I am SO sorry. I just don't know how you do it, with your husband gone and/or gone so often. I have so much respect for you and other women who keep everything together while their husbands are away for a long time. It is more than I could do. I'm sorry you got bad news. Hopefully next time the news will be better.
~Jo's Boys
You are a strong woman and though you don't know how right now, you and God and the kids and Race will get through this, yet another, hurdle. I wish I could give you a big hug right now, but since I'm too far away, and God is so close, I'm gonna just ask him to scooch (is that a word?) up really close to you and your children and give you an extra one for me. Our prayers are with you.
Our Bible lesson this morning was about God helping Abraham be brave when he had something hard to do. You've got a tough job on your hands and I don't envy you, but God's grace is sufficient. I will be praying for God to prepare the children's hearts and to give you the courage you need to tell them at the best time. I'm also asking for him to encourage your heart as well. So sorry. The rest of us don't know how to appreciate you guys and your sacrifices for our freedom. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU!
Love and prayers,
Lynette
I've tried to write a profound comment of comfort...but I've had to stop every time. Everything I type comes across as trite. Just know that you are all in our prayers!!!
((hugs)) Melissa. Will be praying here.
So sorry, Melissa. Hope deferred makes the heart sick. Praying that your heart-sickness will heal soon.
Karen
Well, this sucks!
I wish there was something I could do to make it all better for you guys. But all I can offer is prayer. We will pray for you and the kids and of course Race.
Keep in mind that God is in control (I know you already know that). He will never give you (or the kids) more than you can handle. With that in mind, take pride in how strong God knows you guys are!
I know how disappointed the kids will be, but I have never met 3 stronger and more understanding kids in my life!
And to Race, if you read this:
Kick some terrorist ass and come home :)
We love all of you!
~Em, The Dude & The Boys
No!! I cannot believe this has happened. Now. Melissa, even if you aren't consumed w/ self-pity, I am seething with indignation for you over here. Echoing Em's thoughts, "This sucks!"
I'll be praying that you'll have the words that will best help the kids when it's time to tell them, and that you will have some answers soon.
PLEASE call me if you need me, ok?
Dy
Oh Melissa. :0( I am so, so, SO sorry. I feel so petty whining about the little time (compared) that DH is gone. I know how hard it is. I know it doesn't help to hear it but you really are amazing, there are many rewards for you waiting. The kids will be disappointed but they will move on, because you, like always, are guiding them on. And because Races love doesn't have any mileage limits and the kids will know it's still there, and that he would want to be there.
I'm glad you do have the kids with you, and your awesome sister Thom and the rest of your wonderful family that is nearby. That is truly a blessing.
This is only a season Melissa, I know it must seem like forever (like my first trimester did - lol), but it will pass and you will be together again.
Hugs & love & lost of endurance prayers....
Jess
Ummm I meant "lots" not lost - it's still early. ;-)
From the "been there, done that" pew, I extend my prayers, and hope you find a good way to break the news to the kiddos. It's a hard thing, and hopefully the extension won't be too long. Remember to treat yourself kindly and that this news is hard on the kids, but also hard on you. Having a definite return date is a blessing and a curse, because ours always seemed to change just when they were within reach....
Terrorism blows!!! I'm sorry, you poor thing. I wish I had some comforting or wise words, but alas, I am simply given to profanity!
hugs!
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