Kinda scared

[Auburn]

Well, my hubby is heading out tomorrow night and heading to Ireland for 9 days with his Ma. I am soooo excited for him, but at the same time, I am really a bit scared. I haven't been without him for more than a work shift in a really long time. He goes out very seldom and if he does, it is just for an evening.
I am already feeling the nerves. He is my rock, and he knows just what to do to calm me down.
Thankfully, I do have the kids and my sister and bestest friend stayin with me, so they will be here to talk me down if I need it.

Just know I will probably be hanging around alot over the next 9 days. I know you are all here too.

 

[David Baxter PhD]

Exactly. Feel free to drop in as often as you need.

 

[adaptive1]

Hey that sounds tough, could you use the time to plan some little adventures for yourself? Plan some things so you have somethings to look forward to during that time, movies you always wanted to see, dinner out or something? Like you said, you can log on when ever you need support.

 

[Banned]

Ireland - how wonderful! Will you have a chance to connect with him online while he's away? Perhaps that will help the time go faster, and help you feel less isolated.

As the others have said, we're here for you too.

 

[ladylore]

What does your husband do to help calm you? How many of them can you do for yourself?

You may want to make a list of those and keep it with you. And we like having you here to - so drop in any time.

 

[Auburn]

Thanks to you three. I know how it sounds when I express these feelings, sounds like I am very needy. I am not normally, but, after DAve's dad, it really scares me to be away fom him. I think because he knows what I see, and he understands without me having to say a word.
I think I am going to have him just record his voice for me, it might help just to hear that. I am making sure he doesn't know just how freaked I am, I don't want him to worry. I want him to enjoy himself, he deserves this time and deserves some fun. He is such a good man, so patient and so loving.
Well, I really need to sleep, so, I am signing out for now. Thanks you guys, you are amazing!

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Thanks ladylore! You always pop in just when I need ya! ~hugs~

 

[Meg]

Do you have Skype, Auburn? It's an application that allows you to make video calls over the internet. My husband went to China for a couple of weeks recently and it was so nice to be able to see and hear him for a little while in the evening. I know he's leaving pretty soon, but it might be something you could look into.

:hug:

 

[Jackie]

Hello Auburn,

I do understand how you feel, my boyfriend works away alot, but all is not lost, we text each other, phone, send pics via the mobile, chat online, email, and use web cams so we can see each other etc etc! I'm sure even in Ireland he should have access to one or more of these things so you can keep in touch. If you have a decent mobile you can do live video calls, might cost but its worth it to keep in touch and not feel so alone

Also like the others said, plan some things that you can do to take your mind of it.:support::hug:

 

[Auburn]

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to let you know I did ok while Dave was away. We made arrangements to meet online everyday, which was a huge relief for me. And, I had my girlfriend here who helped HUGE! The kids were awesome and although it was so hard, I made it through. And to be honest, I am really proud of myself. I cried alot, but, that was ok. Just such a little thing like chatting online was just what I needed. Thank you everyone for your support. I love you all!!!! :2thumbs:

 

[ladylore]

Knew you could do it. Love ya too.