I really hate to take one, but I need to.
I know you'll understand.
The Colonel leaves in 5 days.
5 Days.
He's home this week and I want to spend as much time as I can with him.
I'm about to do something I don't know how to do.
Say "Good-bye" to someone I love for a year.
I really could use your prayers.
I'll be back next Monday.
Thank you!
Carrie of Farming On Faith says
Oh~ for goodness sake you take all the this time to love on your hubby. I have been praying for you and I will continue to! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
Isaiah 41:10
Carrie~
BECKY says
Hello my friend, I sure understand the need for this break. Tell the Colonel that he has prayers from this family down in Florida daily until he returns safely home, and sweet Lois, be strong and of good courage. We will be praying for you and the children each day as well. We so appreciate the sacrifice that you are all making.
Enjoy these special days, sweetie, and let the Lord wrap His arms around you and give your heart comfort and peace.
Remember that I've been there, and that I'm only a call away.
Love you,
Becky
Linda says
Lois I know you must be very proud of "The Colonel"...and please let him know that your bloggy friends are proud of him too.
I prayed for you this morning. I know God's grace will be with you as you go through this seperation.
Elisabeth Elliott always said..."Just do the next thing!" This thought has helped me face many things. It's the same idea as taking "one day at a time", and getting through that, instead of looking at the whole year that you will have to get through.
I prayed that these next few days that you have together will be very special ones.
Is this the first time for him to be gone this long?
I know it will be hard...and I will pray, but God is faithful and as I said His grace is sufficient!
Love in Christ,
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits
At Home With Amy says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family this week Lois. I pray that it is one of the most memorable weeks you share together. We are here for you.
God Bless,
AMY
Debbie says
ENJOY every minute you have together making memories you can thumb through while he is gone. Please tell your husband how much I appreciate what he is willing to do for all of us. And you too!! I will pray for you both...
I had a friend whose husband has already been there and back. She marked her time in short intervals, rather than thinking of it as a YEAR. Example... it is only 2 months and it will be Easter, and then when that came, OK now it is only 6 weeks till my birthday etc., and the time went MUCH quicker that way she said.
God bless you and keep you always Lois...
Debbie
Loretta says
I know you'll make every moment count Lois! Enjoy your time together. You are all in our prayers each morning. Blessings, Loretta
Busy Mom in NJ says
Lois, I am thinking of you guys and praying for you as well. Enjoy your days together and let your hubby know that we appreciate his service and sacrifice. We will continue to pray for your family during this coming year. Whatever you need, we are all here for you.
Blessings each day says
May you enjoy every moment together and let him know my prayers go with him and with all of you. Please thank him for me for helping to make our world more peaceful and for protecting us!
blessings and hugs,
marcy
Carmen C. says
You'll both be in my thoughts and prayers, enjoy your time together:)
Jane says
I'll be thinking of both of you this week. Thank the Colonel for me for his service. Many thoughts and prayers are coming your way this week and every week!
Jane