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juststartn Forum All-Star
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As some of you may remember, my DH has been deployed since June 1 to Iraq--it was for a 15-18mos deployment (this started three weeks after our twins were born at 34 wks).
His back problems, already pretty severe before he left, are resulting in him being sent home early. Probably by the end of this month. While the medical establishment tried to get them to leave him back in the first place, the powers that be didn't listen and hauled him halfway across the planet. Not great. But it has had some good results. Spiritually, he is doing MUCH better than before he left, PRAISE GOD (a couple of 54 day novenas, OL intercession, and I feel GOOD about that).
But he is looking retirement squarely in the face, and needs to finish his college, and find a decent paying job for after he leaves the Army. We'll have some money from his retirement pay, but that might be enough to cover a mortgage, and not much else...and with five small children, and God willing, the hope of more in the future, well, ykwim.
So please, prayers that DH can finish his college in a timely manner....that he can use his connections to get the best job for our family, both in the short and long term, and that we will be able to clearly discern this, when the time comes to make our decisions...and that we will be able to fix our current home up enough to make SOME money off of it, in addition to our equity.
Thank you, ladies. Time is so short here for much online communications, with two 4 mos olds, and hsing the two oldest--and keeping the 3 yr old out of mischief. Ya'll can understand, I know.
I'm praying for all of the needs I read about, even if I don't post for each of them, my thoughts are with you.....
Thank you in advance, ladies...
Rachel
__________________ Married DH 4/1/95
Lily 3/11/00
Helena(Layna) 5/23/02
Sophia 4/19/04
John 5/7/07
David 5/7/07
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Posted: Sept 08 2007 at 10:39pm | IP Logged
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Rachel,
Prayers for all of your intentions, of course.
But how wonderful he is coming home!!! You must be thrilled no matter what the future holds.
I am so happy for you and continue to pray for your family.
__________________ In Christ,
Molly
wife to Court & mom to ds '91, dd '96, ds '97, dds '99, '01, '03, '06, and dss '07 and 01/20/11
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trish Forum All-Star
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Posted: Sept 08 2007 at 11:43pm | IP Logged
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Praying for all your intentions.
Wonderful that he's coming home!!!
__________________ ~ Trish ~
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Mom to 8 Wonderful Kids
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SuzanneG Forum Moderator
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Posted: Sept 09 2007 at 12:01am | IP Logged
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Wonderful, Rachel!!!
Prayers for all of your intentions!
__________________ Suzanne in ID
Wife to Pete
Mom of 7 (Girls - 14, 12, 11, 9, 7 and Boys - 4, 1)
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Posted: Sept 09 2007 at 6:55am | IP Logged
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Praying for you!
__________________ Melinda, mom to ds ('02) and dd ('04)
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Ruth Forum All-Star
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Posted: Sept 09 2007 at 7:51am | IP Logged
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Prayers for your family.
__________________ Ruth
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guitarnan Forum Moderator
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Posted: Sept 09 2007 at 8:18am | IP Logged
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Rachel,
Prayers are yours! I'm glad your dh is safe; I understand completely your retirement planning concerns.
__________________ Nancy in MD. Mom of ds (24) & dd (18); 31-year Navy wife, move coordinator and keeper of home fires. Writer and dance mom.
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Carole N. Forum All-Star
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Posted: Sept 09 2007 at 9:29am | IP Logged
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Praying for you, Rachael, and for your family.
__________________ Carole ... in Wales
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Chari Forum Moderator
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Posted: Sept 09 2007 at 11:10am | IP Logged
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Adding him to our daily Saint Joseph prayers!
Enjoy the unexpected blessings!
__________________ Chari...Take Up & Read
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Sending prayers for your family!
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hylabrook1 Forum Moderator
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Rachel -
Wow! That is a lot going on! Praying for all your intentions.
Peace,
Nancy
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Praying for all of you, Rachel!
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Michaela Forum All-Star
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Posted: Sept 10 2007 at 2:27am | IP Logged
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Rachel, I'm praying for your intentions.
It's wonderful that he is able to come home.
__________________ Michaela
Momma to Nicholas 16, Nathan 13, Olivia 13, Teresa 6, & Anthony 3
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Rachel, your husband has been in my prayers. I hope that he will physically start feeling better. Praying for your intentions.
__________________ Janette (4 boys - 22, 21, 15, 14)
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DominaCaeli Forum All-Star
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Rachel, I'll be praying to Saint Joseph for him!
__________________ Blessings,
Celeste
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Rachel--So glad you'll have him home and the boys will have daddy to cuddle and romp with! I know how hard these kinds of transitions can be and will pray for grace and protection for both of you and for the bext possible situations to fall into place.
__________________ Colleen
dh Greg
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Praying for you and your family! Glad to hear he's coming home!
JoAnna
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Praying that the transition is smooth for you all, and that the job situation is resolved quickly.
__________________ Noreen
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Hallie Forum Rookie
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Many prayers for your family!
__________________ Hallie
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stefoodie Forum Moderator
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Rachel, praying for all of you!
__________________ stef
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