Today I was obsessed with the "future". I don't know why but maybe the realization that 2007 is almost at an end worries me. I think that the thought that Ruther and I will still have to endure more separation in 2008 depresses me to no end, angers me to the bone and saddens me to the deepest core of my heart. Right now, the "future" simply sucks so just allow me to share some quotes about it...
We should all be concerned about the future because we will have to spend the rest of our lives there. ~Charles F. Kettering
I know not what the future holds, but I know who holds the future. ~Author Unknown
The future is called "perhaps," which is the only possible thing to call the future. And the only important thing is not to allow that to scare you. ~Tennessee Williams, Orpheus Descending, 1957
I believe the future is only the past again, entered through another gate. ~Arthur Wing Pinero, The Second Mrs. Tanqueray, 1893
The future, according to some scientists, will be exactly like the past, only far more expensive. ~John Sladek
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There is a beautiful verse in the Bible that talks about this same subject:
"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, the body more important than clothes? Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?" (Jesus speaking in Matthew 6:25-27) A little further in that same passage it says, "But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given you as well. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of it's own.
I know that the prospect of being separated for so long from your hubby must be especially difficult and trying, especially with little ones asking after their daddy, and the challenges of keeping up with each other long-distance, but I think you have the right idea in preparing everything so that you can make the most of every minute you do have together while he's home. Seeking God's help in prayer also helps, because just like that anonymous quote you posted said...He does hold the future, and can walk with you through the present if only you ask Him to.
I've found that when I'm in a funk over the future there is little that can console me, but sometimes it helps to remind myself of how great the present is. You have your boys, Ruther will be home very soon, and you'll get to spend lots of time together between now and when he has to leave again.
You've already lived through a long separation. I won't say it will be easier next time, but it will be more familiar. Which is good and bad in itself I suppose.
Now I'm getting all gloomy thinking about it. If I were you I'd go hug the boys and think about how much they look like Ruther. :)
becky, thanks so much for you wonderful thoughts. i really and truly appreciate them. sometimes when i write here, I just want to let out some of my emotions and worries and anxieties that i don't think i could get some wonderful insights from friends.
i am quite prayerful. i grew up in a Catholic home and in Catholic schools. I know that God has plans for all of us. as always i feel so guilty for asking Him for something because I know that other people need Him more but this is all I want for my family. sigh...
anyway, i am sure that in time, my family will be together once more and that will be something I am so looking forward to. thanks again backy! really appreciate it! =D
amy, you know, you always know how to make me feel better, or cheer me up, or say the right thing. and you ARE right. I should focus on the present. because there is only so much I can do to control the future. but yeah, i should love in this moment. i realize that now. thanks, amy!
and "hahaha" on the comment about the boys looking like ruther! that one really made me smile! =D
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