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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up:  my two oldest are leaving today.  |
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Heartbroken farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Annette
rio vista
Ca
USA
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 Posted - Jul 06 2011 : 1:43:01 PM
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As a yearly tradition, my ex-husband and I started 10 years ago, a group of 40-50 people go on a 4 day camping trip every July. It's at a great lake called Camp Far West. For the last 6 years, I have been with my DH, and he is too uncomfortable to go, or allow me to go w/o him. I understand his position, but miss the trip, and all of my mutual friend families that continue to go every year. My 13 year old DS and 7 year old DD, do however, go with their father.
My ex loves the kids, but is not mature or responsible. There is a lot of drinking, and jet skiing, and boating, and campfires.... I only allow my kids to go because my best friend Shawna(my best friend married my ex's best friend, lol) mother of three, goes too. I hate putting this responsibility on her, but she loves my kids too, and says she truely doesn't mind. I just worry. In a worrier by nature. I try to hold on to the promise "He will watch over your comings and your goings..." And pray, a lot. I would greatly appreciate if you would pray for them and that they will have a great time, AND be safe while out there. They are leaving today, and will be returning on Tuesday of next week. Thanks so much ladies! &hearts.
The tears I shed then, watered the flowers I harvest now.
www.broken908.blogspot.com
http://forums.familyfriendpoems.com/broken908
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grace gerber
True Blue Farmgirl
2804 Posts
grace
larkspur
colorado
USA
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kristin sherrill
True Blue Farmgirl
11303 Posts
kristin
chickamauga
ga
USA
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Posted - Jul 06 2011 : 4:49:14 PM
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Annette, I'll be praying for your kids. For their safety and that they will have a rgeta time with their dad. ANd prayers for you too. I know what it's like to worry about your kids. No matter how old they are.
Hugs, Kris
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embchicken
True Blue Farmgirl
1487 Posts
Elaine
Ocean
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jul 06 2011 : 4:58:14 PM
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Annette~ I am sending prayers your way. I am sure they will be safe - your friend will make sure of that. Too bad your DH won't go - it sounds like a very fun time plus there are so many people - he could steer clear of your ex - at the very least he should encourage you to go - it is horrible to be at home and worrying about your kids!
~ Elaine
Farmgirl sister #2822
"Find yourself a cup of tea; the teapot is behind you. Now tell me about hundreds of things." ~Saki
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Heartbroken farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Annette
rio vista
Ca
USA
604 Posts |
Posted - Jul 06 2011 : 5:18:12 PM
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Thanks so much gals. I keep working on my DH, trying to convince him to go. It really is a great time. Some of the single men that go are such obnoxious drunks; he just has a hard time around them. He has never said I couldn't or shouldn't go, he just doesn't like the idea. I wouldn't have to fight to go, I just hate upsetting him. Maybe one year....*sigh*
I'm glad my friend goes, so my kids get to experience the whole group outing. I know they will be safe, I have complete faith. The prayer just seals the deal for me, and helps me not sit here wringing my hands for the week! Lol.
The tears I shed then, watered the flowers I harvest now.
www.broken908.blogspot.com
http://forums.familyfriendpoems.com/broken908
"The aim of education is the knowledge not of facts but of values."-Dean William Ralph Inge |
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woolgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
901 Posts
Elizabeth
Great Lakes
IL
USA
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Posted - Jul 06 2011 : 5:44:02 PM
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My heart aches for you dear sister. Will be praying for you and them lots this week.
Liz
Farmgirl #1947
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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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Posted - Jul 06 2011 : 9:53:32 PM
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I'm praying, too, Annette. :) Hugs - Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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emtfarmer
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Darlene
North Carolina
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 8:49:57 PM
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Sending prayers for children's safety and for you!
Have you thought of beginning a new tradition? a camping trip where you are now and with the special people in your present life?
Just a thought! 
Sister hugs,
Darlene
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Heartbroken farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
604 Posts
Annette
rio vista
Ca
USA
604 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2011 : 11:05:47 PM
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Hey Darlene,
Thanks for the email earlier, you're so sweet! We do go camping in the mountains, with my parents, my in-laws. A tradition we started 8-14-08. It's wonderful, but trailer camping in the cold, and tent camping on the lake are worlds different. I hope one day, we can do both. But it may not happen. My DH decided to create his own tradition, and take me on at least one cruise a year...I think I can go along with THAT idea;) I just miss the kids, and I hate when the kids are split like this. My two youngest never got to experience it, and my two oldest have a Tradition their other siblings do not.
The tears I shed then, watered the flowers I harvest now.
www.broken908.blogspot.com
http://forums.familyfriendpoems.com/broken908
"The aim of education is the knowledge not of facts but of values."-Dean William Ralph Inge |
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Hogs & Quiches & Prayers Round-up: my two oldest are leaving today. |
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my two oldest are leaving today.
