prayers for today please

Prayers coming at all of you Danni.  Sorry for missing yesterday. I'll make it up to you with a babysitting evening.  Let me know when. Can't do Saturday night, but should be free others.  Throw out some ideas and I'll let you know. 

Prayers for you and K this morning Danni.  I know how hard it is when our DH's leave, and for our kids to deal with it.  Just keep reashuring him that Daddy will be home again, and I know you know to keep phone contact that kind of stuff.  If I can do anything let me know.  Love you!

Danni,

I grew up as an Army brat so I assure you that kids are resiliant.  I made it into adulthood unscathed. :)

It was difficult on my mom though.  Just as she was getting us into a good routine, or establishing something like potty training or school schedules, Dad would come home and everything was shot to ya know where!  It frustrated her so much and she never told Dad about any of the problems she was having.  Of course, he found out after he retired and was not happy that she had not discussed it with him at all.

I guess what I am trying to say is, be sure to talk to your hubby about difficulties you are having at home.  Keep him involved with the day to day as much as you can.  It will help you with any issues you may have with discipline and acting out.   The kids still need to know that Mom AND Dad are involved in their upbringing.   When your hubby is home, try to keep to your normal routines as much as you can. 

I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Hi sweetie.  Keeping you in prayer. 

Is it a possibility to use a web cam?  My daughter was in Canada for several months and it made it a lot easier to talk and see each other.

Hugs,

Shawn-Marie

Danni do you guys have SKYPE??  I think that is what it is called.  My sister-in-laws sister and husband are missionaries in the Ukraine and they talk to each other every day using that.  It's nice because it's through the internet and doesn't cost them.  They have cameras.  Saturday was my nieces birthday and they got to be a small part of the party by being there on the computer and watching the party through the camera.

It's not going to be easy but he will adjust .  You are such a good mom too.  You always have fun activities to keep them busy.  Once he understands the routine and what is going on he will settle in and be ok.

Hey Girl-
Reading your post just gave me chills from my own childhood. My dad wasn't gone as long as Tim will be, but I do understand where Kennoth is coming from. I'm sorry that he's hurting. I will pray for him.

Please let me know if there is ANYTHING I can do to help.

Love you!
Thank you for the sacrifices you are making!

Tracey

((((Danni)))))  Big hugs from me.  I know how hard it is to watch your kids hurt.  I wish I could make it better for you and them.  Tell Kennoth that he and his daddy are BOTH heroes!!

You know you guys are in my prayers daily.  I know how much it hurts when your kids are hurting, but I'm glad K is making this realization while Tim is still here.  That will give you all time to talk about it in ways that he understands. 

Kids are much more resilient than we think.  Once you find out more details about when Tim will be able to come visit and when you can take trips there you'll be able to help K "plan" and see that Dad will be home again.  Calendars, especially for K, will be a good way for him to see what's going to happen and when.  Maybe get a special calendar just for Dad trips (especially if he'll be coming home once a month or so).

Love you all!!

Debbi

Danni,

I am so sorry that your kids are going to go thru this.  Kids do bounce back and they understand more than we give them credit.  You and your family will be in my prayers.

Karen

Hey girl.
kids are resilient.  I definitely suggest doing the skype thing as those above have mentioned, and schedule "daddy time" on the phone or skype as part of their regular routine.
18 months( i think that's what you said) can seem like an eternity for kids, but it's not forever.
K needs to kind of grieve the fact that Dad is not going to be around for a bit, but he's still going to be involved in their lives, just from afar.  Let him wallow in it a bit, and he'll be ok.

Keeping you in my thoughts.

 

Rachel