My husband

I had a great weekend with my husband, it was so nice to get away just the two of us. We sure missed our kids though. And everything we went to we thought how great it would have bee if they were with us. I guess that is the paradox. When we have our kids we always think " It would be nice to just have it the two of us" and then when the kids are gone we think "Wish the kids were here too." I never realized before what Derek does while he is away from his family. I pictured him hamming it up with the guys and relaxing in the peace and quiet, but in truth he is pretty lonely. A family man at heart, who only wishes to be with his wife and kids. Last year Derek spent 250 days away. That is a lot of time being away, and he worries about what lies ahead as far asdeployments. He is stuck in a job where he is one of the best at what he does, but means he gets picked first to go because he is good and everyone likes him. He just wants a nice 9 to 5 job. I felt so sorry for him, and wished I could take him back home with me. i miss my babies so much and I was only gone a few days, I cant imagine months. Please keep us in your prayers that God will be able to comfort DErek and show him he is on the right path.