Stress Center Peer Support

This is the first time in years my husband has had to travel on business and he left this morning. So far the day has been ok, but I fear the night!!! I am really working on trying to turn my negative thoughts into positive ones - but I am only on session five and wonder do I have enough skills to get through this. I am my safe person!!! Lord help me!! I know I can do this I am strong - I just am being bombarded with the what if thinking and it is overwhelming!!

I have three beautiful kids to take care of and just don't want anything to happen to me or them while he is gone - as I am pretty much housebound - I don't drive (more than a mile if I am really lucky!!!) so praying for no emergencies today!! I have been doing a little better on the program but I am not "there" yet.

I know tomorrow I will look at this as another victory, but right now I just am nervous and am working on my thoughts.

Blessings to all,
Leah

Oh, how I relate to your feeling of loneliness when your husband has to travel for work. Those three kids are a blessing. I acquired two English Springer Spaniels, and when my husband goes out of town, they get a lot of love and attention. I let them sleep with me..The warmth and security eases my pangs. Perhaps you could let the kids who are younger snuggle with you at night. Take them out somewhere to make the time go faster. Fun helps ease the pangs also. Good Luck

Idon't know how old your kids are, but if they are little you could plan a "camp out" in mom's room while daddy is away! Or you all could sleep in the living room! Make smores in the microwave...eat popcorn and watch a movie...break out the baby pictures...Make it fun - so the kids won't know that you have worries...and before you know it...you might not have them either...and then your hubby will be home!

Have fun!!

Blessings,
Dawn