Premature Prayer?

Listen, I am blessed.  I live a blessed life and really hate to complain about anything.  God is good and regardless of what we go through, in the end we always find the good.

That being said, I’m about to approach a season of life where I could use your prayers.

I have 2 classes that start on the 18th.  I’m getting toward the end of my degree and these should prove to be very challenging.  I’ve had the luxury for quite some time of taking one difficult class with a class that may not be easy, but pales in comparison to the other.  Well, I’ve ran out of “easy” classes and now we’re into Pastoral Leadership courses and 500 level courses.

Now then, that will be stressful enough and I’m sure I will complain some around the 18th and the 16 weeks that follow.  BUT, here in a week or so, Ria will come off of her profile (profile being what they call “you just had a baby and we won’t test you on situps, pushups and running for a bit”).  She anticipates that after she takes this PT test, she will be sent to WLC (warrior leadership something or other…can’t remember the C).  She can’t get promoted without it and they have been wanting to send her for awhile and couldn’t cuz she was either pregnant or just had Eli.  So, big deal, right?  Well, big enough.  This WLC is in Waythefreakupthere, Germany, about 4 hours away and she’ll be gone for 2 weeks.

There are military moms out there laughing right now as their husbands have been deployed for 6-12 months and they manage and all I have to say to that is…I’M NOT A MOM!  This stuff doesn’t come naturally to me and every day I cannot wait for Ria to get home.  So, 2 weeks of my normal routine, plus school, plus doing evenings and night time too equals me even more insane than I am already.  I have no idea how I’m going to work those 2 weeks….sorry, just thought of that as I type.  Can’t just bring Eli and leave him in his car seat for 3 hours….Hmmmm.  Oh well, you get the idea.

So, there ya have it.  If you happen to be subjected to my Twitter or Facebook feeds, I apologize in advance.  I’m usually not a chronic complainer, but those 2 weeks could bring out the drama queen in me:-).

Prayers appreciated!

Thanks in advance.

  • http://billgrandi.com Bill (cycleguy)

    Prayers being said every day for you. Will continue doing so. And I will say what everyone else will: you will make it. There. now you can just shake off everyone else saying that. :)

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/Pastor_T Pastor_T

      Appreciate it Bill and as always thanks for stopping by!

  • Brandi

    Will be lifting you up!! From somone who also depends very much on her other half, it will be a HUGE adjustment, but as Bill said…..YOU WILL SURVIVE HEY HEY (sorry song came to mind!) FINALLY, after more than a year, I have adjusted to Shane's VACATIONS, truly that is what they are…I don't care what HE says lol…Know though, you have a supportive church family, me being one, and if you need a hand CALL, I'm in the directory!! The TRUTH, no mother is a NATURAL, I don't care what they say LOL…..Otay, well I'm not so it makes me feel better to say everyone else isn't either :-) ….If God brings you to it, HE WILL BRING YOU THROUGH IT…

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/Pastor_T Pastor_T

      Well said Brandi….not sure how you wives do it and I'm not sure that you telling me how will help…LOL I have my directory in my line of sight :-) .
      Thanks!

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/Pastor_T Pastor_T

      Well, I replied to this yesterday and now it's gone…..forgot what I typed, but thank you! LOL

  • http://www.lifespokinatcha.wordpress.com Pokinatcha

    You'll do great! I have a teenager who's great with kids if ya need a baby sitter. She can bring the drummer with her.
    .-= Pokinatcha´s last blog ..Word Filled Wednesday =-.

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/Pastor_T Pastor_T

      YES!! Send her on! That's a bit expensive for a babysitter, but extreme circumstances call for extreme measures! :D

  • Donna

    What you really need is your Mom. I wish she could be there to help you. I know she wishes the same. The next best thing is your extended Church family and friends. Remember though, no one knows you need them until you ask. Reach out when you need to and you will be fine. You are a great dad and a really good "Mr. Mom" so hang in there and remember there are lots of prayers going up on your behalf all the time…………………..

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/Pastor_T Pastor_T

      You're right Donna! If I could just run home for a couple of weeks, that would be great! Thanks for the prayers!!

  • Melissa

    Okay Toby first I am a mom and a military wife and there is absolutley nothing natural about it. Second wether it is 2 weeks or 2 years we are not laughing at you. We only laugh at civilians who complain that their husbands are gone for a 3 day business trip to hawaii. Sorry I can't be there to give you some practical help but I will be praying for you. By just pop Eli on a plane and I will keep him until Ria gets home. Only payement is you both have to come here and pick him up.

    • http://intensedebate.com/people/Pastor_T Pastor_T

      Lemme tell ya, if I thought lil Eli would travel way, he'd be on a plane to ya :-) …..then again, my Mom may not appreciate that very much. Thanks for the prayers!!