{Editor’s note: Husband-an Army pilot-is away for training and we are preparing for his upcoming deployment. His leaving is only temporary, thank goodness, but the J Girl is taking it h.a.r.d.}
She’s in my bed now, with her mass of sweaty curls, sleeping in her leotard because we don’t believe in pajamas here. Holding down Daddy’s spot. We miss him, we do.
This azure-eyed, look-alike, feel-alike daughter of mine, she cries a lot these days. Full of six year old tears, yes, over cleaning her room and spelling tests and little brothers, but I’m pulling her close and holding her tight because I want to cry too.
Because we both know those tears flow fresh from the wounded heart of a daddy’s girl who misses him so. They spring up when Mommy is holding her baby brother who is just thirteen pounds of more, hard change for her six year old self. And she misses me too.
And I, I have a few fleeting moments to introduce her to a Heavenly Father who never changes, who never leaves.
Please, God. Don’t let me mess this up.
~M.
{Linking up with Lisa Jo and a few of my favorite virtual friends … starting early over on Twitter … }
Oh Molly – this is so touching! Praying for you all… and I can hear the love in your post here… you will not mess this up, my friend! You will not.
He’s got you in His hand, Molly and he won’t let you mess this up. Sending you some East Coast hugs and prayers.
Molly, praying for you and your babes now with daddy gone. If you need anything, at all, I’m here… always. And I have friends near you who I will send to your door if you ever need something. Ever. Let me know!
Wow! Touching…praying for you guys! We can’t mess this up…He has us covered!
Sending you prayers, so touched by your love and your loss.
Ohh–he isn’t gone forever! He is deploying in less than two months. He is in training right now. Perhaps I’d better clarify!!
Well then, God has that covered. So thankful for joy in sorrow! I apologize, I am new to the FMF family.
Blessings!
Welcome to the FMF party. I re-read my post and that is totally what it sounded like! Daughter is not the only one who brings the drama around here. I added a note at the beginning explaining the situation:)
Oh My Goodness! I just want to reach through space somehow and give you comfort and a hug and a prayer to encourage you. I’ve been there and I’ve had to comfort children through a deployment while trying to comfort myself…we’ve just connected through #fmfparty but if you EVER need to talk vent or anything I’m here…
Great story – even though it’s a hard one. Thanks for sharing your heart.
We have had a week of tears here. Not for the same reason but from the same cause, missing a loved one. Holding you all up in prayer x
This is lovely. I just said a prayer for your husband and for you and your children as you deal with separation. I can never thank military families enough for the amazing sacrifices you make. God bless you!
very beautiful FMF post. ((hugs))
Sweet Molly, even if you do mess up… He will carry you through… He redeem anything wounded… and He will be glorified. Release yourself from such pressure and swim in grace… and time. Tears rolled down my face this morning as my daughter lied in the floor, having a seizure, and daddy gone on a four-day trip (pilot). In such moments, I am FORCED to rely ONLY on HIM for strength, wisdom, faith, hope, and direction. And THAT is when I get to SEE HIM… He shows off and I am left more in love, more grounded, and more surrendered!
Hugs from GA.
Dawn
Deep love can bring many tears. Sorry you have this time apart, but you and your daughter are so blessed to have such a connection with one another and Husband/Daddy. Hope your time goes quickly!
Prayers lifted for you. Thank you to your family for your service. God bless.
Also, I’m a board member for an organization that sends amazing care packages to our deployed service members. You can request one to be sent to your husband here: http://www.osotamerica.org/comfort-packages/add-name-form/ (no cost) Both my husband and son serve so our military and their families are always in my thoughts and prayers.
I have some years here over this post. My (almost four-year-old) daughter cries a LOT, and yes…I often want to cry right along. God bless these tender-hearted souls!!
Beautiful write.
thank you for sharing this post for FMF. I can imagine that it is hard for both of you to have your husband leave. I pray that God allows you the moments to see that she is loved and that you do have time for her and focus for her and that she can continue to love and pray for her dad from afar. May God bless and keep your growing family
What a sweet snapshot to share with us. Praying for peace and joy in your home.
love His words from your heart. Always remember – He is bigger than any of our mistakes and everything – every. thing. is used for His glory. promise!