My husband emailed me this morning and they got their orders extending them until next April. I'm heartbroken. I know after the 15 month extension announcement we were told to prepare, but in my head it was always them coming home in January. When he finally gets home it will be a month shy of 2 years he's been gone.
Then what? He'll be home a year and then get sent away again for another 15 mos? How can I do this?

These past weeks have been bad enough it seems then comes this blow. What's the point of being married if it doesn't even feel like you're married? I'm so tired. Our 4 yr old is very strong willed and it is a struggle every day with her, and her brother is so easy and laid back I feel so guilty b/c I always feel like I am fussing at her.
I know this isn't his fault but all I can think is "how can he do this to us?" "How can he ask me to be everything by myself even longer?" I don't want to anymore and theres nothing I can do about it. I need some help, please pray for us .

I am praying for you...

and I'll pray for you every night until your husband does come home.

the military cares not about families but about having more bodies to send over seas.




in marriage you should not be unequally yoked. that includes "routines" and "schedules"

I have found with my husband being in the military as a wife, it isn't easy, but they do care a lot, having things set up, and being in touch with churches and the like, I do not believe that this is completely true.

As far as being equally yoked, as a military wife, this comes with the job, a calling realy, taking a very strong and supportive wife to be able to support, with out being completely selfish and thinking only of yoursel. Armywife, isn't like this at all. It is hard but she is very stong!
Routines and schedules do not play into something that is ment in a spiritual sence. This area has to do with being more miture, and thinking of the other and not of yourself. In the Serving, not in the being served!


Armywife, my heart goes out to you. I will keep you in my prayers and at anytime you would like to talk on the phone, Just call....I'll pm you my number...

Man I am sorry to hear of your news! Please know that your in my thoughts and prayers. May the Lord pour His peace and comfort over you during this difficult time.



Your friend in Christ,

Val

Messiahiscoming

Prayers sent for you and your hubby. Remember this is hard on him too. Hopefully this madness will end soon. Between Bush II and Clinton we've had almost 16 years with presidents who have no problem sending our loved ones into battle but were too cowardly to go when it was their time.

Father, I ask that you give our sister the grace to deal with the separation and the wisdom to deal with their daughter. I ask also that you cause their daughter to handle well the separation from Daddy and be a blessing to Mom. Surround them with a support system to help them bear the load. I thank you also for protecting her husband and our other troops there. In the name of Jesus I pray, amen.

In agreement with chrio39!

my dear,

you aren't asked to be everything........... you are only asked to be the best mom you can and a faithful wife. The rest, God will take care of. I was an army wife. It is hard to be alone. The only thing that helped me was being involved at church. Letting others help me. My church donated money, food, fixed my car, many times they watched my children so I could have a "mommy break" . That is my recommondation to you.

Your husband is hurting as much as you are. You must be strong for him. Don't bother him with the day to day troubles you and the kids have. Let him know that all is well and that you love him and are waiting for him. He needs to know you and the kids are ok, so he can do what he has to do. He would rather be home with you in his heart........... Just pray for him , don; t let the enemy make you bitter towards your beloved. He is doing what he must.

Hugs to you girl.
Miche

Amen, Miche, amen! We are standingwith you, Armywife...

Blessings of PEACE, GRACE, PATIENCE and LOVE to you FROM JESUS CHRIST THE LORD OF LORDS

Thank you everyone.

I go to a great church, but I don't know one person there. I'm hoping once the fall cell groups start, I can make some friends. Only problem is the only ones I can go to have to have childcare. So ones at ppl's houses are usually out of the question. Kinda frustrating.

Armywife, did you send a PICTURE of your darling to Trinity Broadcasting Network (Santa Monica, CA I believe)???

They have a "prayer wall" and they place all pictures of people who need prayer. Many are soldiers. SO far, NONE OF THEM have died because of the prayer covering!

I'm so sorry. What heartbreaking news.

Even though it is hard, try to remember your husband's point of view. I'm sure he is equally heartbroken and frustrated. Try to reassure him- even if you don't feel like it. Remember that he has to sleep in the sand and cannot see his kids and wife.

I too will pray for your strength. I can't even imagine what this must be like for you. I love you.

No I haven't. I'll do that though, thank you!

The Lord really had you on my heart (and head and neck and stomach ) today.

How are you all today?

someone i loved left me...and you are right, sometimes bodies
are all that is required...

forgive the government, if it be possible...

and forgive the ones that hurt you.

Your family is in my prayers...I live in a military town and I see this all too often from ladies at my church. I couldn't imagine going through what you've faced. But you have the Lord in your heart and He will see you through this. I can also relate to the 4 year old...sometimes I think instead of the terrible two's it's actually the freak out fours! My little guy....ooooh boy, could I tell you some stories about his will! Hang in there sweetie...

Blessings to you,
Love, Lisa

It was a so-so day today. Been worried about my hubby, haven't heard from him in a little over 2 days. He usually calls or emails. He only has email at work right now, but he'll drop a line and say he's ok if that's all he has time for.

*edit* I received an email from him this morning, he's fine, just something wrong with the net and phones. He's had a cruddy past few days though, so please pray that his spirits are lifted.

I need to pray... and lift your hubby up - so that he will be emotionally and physically and mentally and spiritually lifted up!

Dani

Thank you Dani!

I just wanted to share with y'all something my husband told me.
God is so good!

A week or two ago one night he and his roomate heard a crash on their ceiling. The covering on the light came off and broke on the floor. They figured it was debris from something shot in. Come to find out it was a round that imbedded itself in their ceiling. totally intact.
It hit the part (of the roof) that was the strongest.

It's so comforting to know that all these prayers work. Especially since that's not the only instance of something like that happening. It's amazing. I know God is protecting him.

Wow!!! Praise Jesus!!!
Thank you for protecting our Sister's husband!!!!

You just made my day Armywife!!!

I will continue to keep you and your family in my prayers..
Love & Many Blessings,
Lisa

Please LORD, call Armywife's husband home at once!

Thanks God!!!



Armywife, make sure you send a picture to Trinity Broadcasting Network in California (their address in on the web) to place for their "praying wall", along with other soldier's photos. Pass the word along in the Military!

Thanks God, for preserving Armywife's husband! Glory to you!

WOW! The Lord is so good! Sweetie thank you for sharing this with us!
It reminds me of Psalms 91. I will be praying these Words over your husband!

Psalm 91
1He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
3Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
4He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
5Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
7A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
8Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
9Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
10There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
11For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways.
12They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone.
13Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
14Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name.
15He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him.

16With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.

I pray sweetie that the Lord will give His angels charge over him....and that no evil should come near him. That he be not afraid of the terror by night or the arrow that flieth by day.... That the Lord will keep watch over your most precious one. That he can dwell in the secret place of the Most High!

You guys are in my prayers!
Valerie
Messiahiscoming

HI....

Dani was wondering if your hubby has gotten back from Iraq. She heard a report on the news that said a bunch of soldiers returned yesterday- and thought of you.

Welcome! PASS ON THE WORD AMONG THE MILITARY!
They deserve our blessings and prayers! I pray that God protects them all and blesses them all, inlcuding their wives, children, and parents!

You are our heroes! Yeah, even you the wives of soldiers, the children of soldiers, the parents of soldiers!!!

I firmly believe that it is not the men, sent into a war, that are to blame, but those that sent them. For most senders are not like Joshua, who asked God to join and reveal the enemy weak spot.
Jericho fell and falls, as there is no justice when the wicked dance on the table. Then the men who made Jericho crumble, should be blessed by prayer, and the men who sent them will have to explain to God.

Armywife, I was watching a video about David Herzog and I thought of you. Please pass on. When this man preaches, BODY MEMBERS START TO GROW, bold people grow hair, overweight people LOSE WEIGHT, etc...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS8UHfg06wE&NR=1

Also check the website of Sid Roth/It's supernatural. If you can't find it on the home page (David was this week's guest, click on It's Supernatural TV show archives. Click on David Herzog.

Please pass on.