Prayers Needed

As you may or may not know, my new husband left for Iraq on Saturday morning.  I have been kinda MIA for awhile because we knew this deployment was coming so being online was certainly not a priority.  It's been a hard couple of days for me as I have still not heard from him to even know that he landed safely...he told me to remember that no news is good news so I am trying to think positively.  It's amazing how in very difficult times, we realize how much comfort we got from food and without that source of comfort, it is really hard to cope.  Yesterday, as I wandered around aimlessly, I realized that a half gallon of ice cream and a big ole bag of chips would "help" tremendously.  Knowing that I would make myself sick to death, I instead went to Kohl's and bought a pair of flannel pj's and slippers then headed to the commissary and picked up some yogurt, cereal with as much protein as i could find and some fruits and veggies.  I have been having a hard time eating because although I may want to eat, whenever I get upset and eat, I feel sick.  I promised Chris that I would take care of myself and keep up with all of my protein, vitamins, etc.  I'm sure that as time passes, this will get easier but right now I just want to be sure that I stay well.   So, if you have a spare moment, say a little prayer for us...Chris's safe return and my being able to maintain my health. Thanks and big hugs! Christine

Christine, As a military wife, I deeply empathize with what you are going thru right now.  Please let me know if I can do anything to help - I'm in VA Beach if you need/want to meet and chat.  Sometimes it helps to get out of the house.

You already know you two are in my prayers and in my heart . You my friend are awesome and it shows in your success . I was so pleased to see that you changed your thought pattern on the eating choice . I tell people all the time . Our brains did not have the surgery our stomachs did . So we tend to eat when our emotions are outa sorts . It is so good that you thought it through . Just remember this particular time and how you handled it . And I am sure you will be fine . And Christine , if you falter , remember you are human .. and just take it one day at a time . God knows me and Oreos fight everyday !! But I win for the most part !! But when I eat them .. I just start over the next day or work out harder .. LOL I found a picture of you from my 2nd Surgiversary Party .. Remember ? I told Alan , " can you believe this is Christine .. he looked at me and said .. you betta stop lieing .. He then said OMG those are her beautiful eyes ." You my dear are a true WLS Hero .. One to be looked up to and inpsired from .

I know first hand how hard deployments are .. so just know we are all here for you and will be your other family while he is gone .  Take care and we will talk more when I get back .  Big Tinker Hugs coming to you both ,  Nat

Morning Christine - I've added you both (as I told you a few days ago) to our prayer lists. Patience sure is tough when you want something so much. Keep thinking positively and know that God will never give us more than we can handle even if we think so at the time. A suggestion for you....something that helps and has helped my family and close friends get through deployment and the waiting to hear from a friend/loved one. Write Chris a note everyday telling him what you are doing and things that make you think of him. Even begin a list of all the things you WILL do together when he comes home. You have our support, love and encouragement. You will both remain in my thoughts and prayers and that of your families as well.

The first couple weeks after they leave and certainly before they come home are the hardest.  It does get better and life does resume to a better state.  I agree, it SUCKS when they can't call or e-mail right away or often.  Been there , done that, gave away the t-shirt There are many of active duty wives and previous active duty wives (such as myself)  who are here to help you during this time.  I used to have to lock up my bank cards when he would first leave because it was too painful to be in the house alone and if I left the house I'd spend a ton of money "emotional shopping".   You will get through this!  He will contact you as soon as he can. Autumn

God Bless you and your husband. I prayers go out to both of you along with all of our military men and women who are putting their lives out there for us. Consider yourself HUGGED!!! Cathy

You guys are in my prayers.  You made a good choice on avoiding those bad food choices.  Maybe just go ahead and throw them out so they aren't a temptation.  You are a strong woman and will make it through this.  We are here for you.

Christine you are in my thoughts and prayers and so is your husband. You did really well yesterday to get out and NOT give into bad choices and that is commendable. You can get through this once you ge a routine in place that you can stick to........ you are only human and feeling human thoughts. Be good to yourself and I am sure you will hear from your husband soon. Take care Jackie

My husband just returned in June so I understand!  He will be in my prayers!

You guys are on my list, Christine. It's got to be tough because this all happened so fast and I can't even imagine being away from my man for that long, ugh. I'm very proud of him and the others that go over to protect us and I hope he gets home sooner than expected and SAFE. My man is military as well and is supposedly on shore duty, but we know how quickly that can change. If you need anything, want to hang, or just talk, you got my digits!!!!