Last week we were surprised to find out that my husband is returning to full duty in the military. This has always been our goal, but we didn’t think it would happen, or at least happen so soon. He had a doctor’s appointment on Wednesday, and we were under the impression that he would be considered for another six months of limited duty. On Thursday, he received a phone call from the doctor telling him that he would be returned to full duty on May 1st. This was quite a surprise, since just the day before we were told something else. My husband is getting better, and over the last few months has made huge improvements, to include driving again. Since he is not at 100% we figured they wouldn’t let him return to full duty yet. We were wrong.
The biggest shocker of the whole thing is that we might be moving again, not across the street, but to another state. That would make our 4th state in 18 months. We should know something by the end of this week.
In light of all of this, it is hard to stay focused on the things I normally do around the house. Last Friday, I spent most of the day in a state of disbelief and hard a hard time getting much done. As I am sure you all know, even though mom is in a daze, that doesn’t mean the world stops turning.
I want to create and keep a sense of normalcy around the house even though things here are not normal. There are too many “what ifs”, but I can’t focus on them and neglect the here and now. I guess that is really how all of life works, it is just magnified right now in mine.
My goals for this week:
Get school done everyday.
Make dinner every night and resist the temptation to chuck the menu and get burgers.
Read my bible every day.
Finish the kids costumes for the play.
Keep up with the laundry and housework.
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Wow, that is a lot of change you are dealing with right now. I think you are onto something though, I have finally learned worrying will not change whatever will be. The here and now and what needs to be focused on, it’s all we have. God will provide for your needs, and I’ll pray for your focus and peace.
Hugs,
Jenn
oh-and don’t worry about the ‘diet’…LOL I call it that, too, because to me, whatever you eat is your diet.
That is certainly a LOT of stressful situations to deal with,but it sounds like you’ve got a good start on how to handle it. One thing I’ve learned being married to the military..you never know WHAT will happen!
That’s great that your hubby will be going back to full duty. And even though you are dealing with a full plate right now remember that God is not going to give you more than you can handle (something I constantly remind myself of being a military wife
) I will be praying for you and your family. Hopefully you will find out soon what all will be happening.
Erin
Wow, I can see why you would be in a daze of disbelief and Focus is a terrific goal for you this week with everything on your plate. Good luck this week in dealing with all the change you have going on.
Ah, the life of a military wife. I admire your strength and I’m sure hubby and the kiddos do as well.
wow. and wow. fill me in when you have time.