I am finally back to work in full swing. I struggled on Sat with my fast and messed up. But I re-committed Sunday and feel like I am on target now. I bought a 21 day fasting journal to help keep me on track. I am on my third day of no food & only water and will start a liquid only diet tomorrow. I feel so much more at peace when I am right with God!
Hope you're having a good day :-)
Me:28, first M H: 33, second M Married: 08/08 Bomb: 10/08 H filed D and deployed: 12/08 Served: 04/09 I deploy: 07/09 Hearing date: 08/09
I am guessing that you bought the Jentezen Franklin journal> It is a good one and what I used for my fast back in January. I have done okay with my fast, but there have been challenges the past week. Still having this cough and cold is not helping me very much, as I get to craving my comfort foods and give in. I am still working things though and am committed to going with all liquids through the day and eating dinner with the kids at night. Getting to bed a bit earlier at night helps--I can overcome the late night munchies better that way.
Overall, though, even when I have indulged, I have not gone crazy--instead opting for measured small portions. Having to count crackers or pretzels makes it easier to resist, as I have to consciously think about the fact that I am going to break my fast to eat them.
My week is going good. We are on 12 days of no contact from DH, two weeks since the last time I emailed him and that was in response to one he sent me. I am at peace, though, and while I miss hearing from him and am disappointed a bit when I do not get any new emails, I do not get depressed or sad about it. Gos is working, I have to give Him the time He needs to get through to my husband. I actually find the silence comforting to an extent, as it shows me that DH cannot just randomly shoot of an email like there is nothing going on.
Living God's blessings with grace and dignity~ SMW
M40/H36 T16/M14 4K B2/08 S4/08 current
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. I Corinthians 13:7
We are on 12 days of no contact from DH, two weeks since the last time I emailed him and that was in response to one he sent me. I am at peace, though, and while I miss hearing from him and am disappointed a bit when I do not get any new emails, I do not get depressed or sad about it. God is working, I have to give Him the time He needs to get through to my husband. I actually find the silence comforting to an extent, as it shows me that DH cannot just randomly shoot of an email like there is nothing going on.
Hearing you say this gives me a lot of comfort and peace. My H and I have been in more frequent contact and been on a "friend" basis. But I am trying hard to leave the comms up to him. I just never know what is going through his mind....
Glad you're continuing to work through your fast! It is tough. I also gave into using food as comfort on Sat - which can be a downfall of mine. However it tends to push me away from God and take my focus away. Realizing that gives me more desire to fast. But it's much harder to implement sometimes :-)
I did by the Franklin journal. It will help my focus out a lot!
Me:28, first M H: 33, second M Married: 08/08 Bomb: 10/08 H filed D and deployed: 12/08 Served: 04/09 I deploy: 07/09 Hearing date: 08/09
As usual, you sound great! I am sooooo happy that your H is "on his way home" across the big blue sea. Praise God!
Did I tell you that I'm an Army guy? Go Army, Beat Navy! Sorry, it's in the blood!
Praising God Daily, Remaining "FaithfulH" Me: 62 W: 62 D:33 S:30 & 31 Married: 40 Years BD: Sep 2006 Piecing: May 2007 2nd BD: May 2014 Working On It: Today
As usual, you sound great! I am sooooo happy that your H is "on his way home" across the big blue sea. Praise God!
Did I tell you that I'm an Army guy? Go Army, Beat Navy! Sorry, it's in the blood!
Faithful--
I am feeling a little down today. I miss my friend. Every activity that the kids and I are involved in for preparing for Homecoming is one more reminder of the uncertainty of homecoming for my little family. The kids believe that their Daddy is coming home--not just the ship returning, but that God is bringing Daddy home then, too. I hope and pray the same thing, but I do not want to have any expectations about that day. I am facing it with a mixed bag of anticipation and dread, which I know is not good. I am trying to live day to day with the Lord as my guide, not focusing on things I cannot control. Some days are better than others.
As for being an Army guy--well, that's okay, I forgive you and there is no accounting for poor taste!
Living God's blessings with grace and dignity~ SMW
M40/H36 T16/M14 4K B2/08 S4/08 current
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. I Corinthians 13:7
Not so good to day. I did not sleep well from coughing and I am really tired. I also am still coping with the headache from going to the eye doctor's yesterday. I am having a hard time getting motivated to do anything. It will get better, I just need to get up and do something, anything. Maybe S3 and I will have a dance party!
Living God's blessings with grace and dignity~ SMW
M40/H36 T16/M14 4K B2/08 S4/08 current
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. I Corinthians 13:7
you get it..and it comes out in your posts..here and to others..
to answer your question..
his name is Jim...or James...he's a really good man..not just because he's my dad..but just because of what he is..
he is the son of a preacher by the way
and i find a bit of irony in that for some reason
..and just so you know..I'm going to church now..have been since early January....it's funny and I told Michele this the other night..in the end...what might be our last days..or when we face troubles whether they be marriage, sickness..whatever..we always tend to go back to what we were when we were kids..what we were raised in..church, faith, religion..lots of times in our early 20's, 30's..we leave all that behind at times and get crazy..but something always draws us back..
I know what you mean. We drifted away from church in MI cause it was "inconvenient" to drive to most of them. It was just an excuse for "I don't want to have to get up early o Sunday morning."
I am glad you think I got it. Now I jsut wish my DH would hurry up and get it, before we waste anymore time out of our lives. He and I have a lot of life to live together yet.
Today has been teary. I have been really missing him today. I am sick and have not been sleeping well from coughing. All that coupled with the fact that I have not heard anything from him in 2 weeks kind of overwhelmed me. I am not worried or panicked about what may or may not be happening, I just miss him. I do not worry about the future-God is in control and I am letting Him do what He needs to do. The Lord will never give me more than I can handle and the rewards are rich indeed.
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
I will add your dad and Michele's mom to my prayers. Keep them close and love them. Life is fleeting and we need to make sure that those we love know it. No matter what happens, know, in your heart, that God is watching over you. Unfortunately, sometimes His answer has to be No, for whatever His reason is, and we must accept that He knows best in all circumstances.
Living God's blessings with grace and dignity~ SMW
M40/H36 T16/M14 4K B2/08 S4/08 current
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. I Corinthians 13:7
I am trying to live day to day with the Lord as my guide, not focusing on things I cannot control.
Exactly. and btw, this time is not being wasted. I know you know that, and the results of this time are going to be amazing. You will be glowing so brightly from God's presence that we will have to close our eyes!
Don't be discouraged, let this be a time where God is allowing you to feel more emotions for your DH. I think missing someone can be good, as sometimes we can distance ourselves so much that we started wondering if we want them back at all. So, it is nice to hear that you miss him.
Me 33 H 34 S9 S3 M 6 yrs (2gether 11 yrs) EA/PA 1/2006 DB 5/2006 H wants D 6/2006 H wants ME 8/2006 H "said" PA/EA over 8/2006 H erased OW off phone! 2/2007
"It is far better 2 choose humility & change oneself, than 2 wait in vain trying 2 chang someone else."
I know you know that, and the results of this time are going to be amazing. You will be glowing so brightly from God's presence that we will have to close our eyes!