Some of you have wondered what happened with Brad's TDY. Some of you haven't. If not, skip this post. Brad went to his boss/supervisor/in-charge person on Monday and told him that this TDY has not been good for our family. He said that he would finish out this portion of it (coming home on the 23rd) but that it would be better for us if he didn't go back to New York after Christmas. After talking through everything, his boss agreed.
Honestly, I think Brad may have told the boss-man that I was completely falling apart. Not too pretty to admit, but it's true. The part that makes me angry though, is that I've been falling apart because of my calling. Not my kids (although they have tested my patience) or missing Brad (every day), but all of the extra crap (yes, crap) that I've had to deal with because of my calling. This is the first time I almost said NO when I was asked to fill a calling. This is the first time I have thought about quitting on almost a weekly basis. This is the first time I've really asked, "WHY?"
So my plan is to stick it out and try my best. We'll see how things go after Brad has been home for a while. I'm hoping things will improve. But now, Sinclair View, you'll understand if a month or two from now, Sis. Brown gets released.
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I totally would understand. You do so much, and I can tell the demand is nearly constant.
I'm glad Brad's job is being so flexible! That's awesome!
I am so glad he can come home, Court. No one is wonder woman in real life. Sometimes our load just gets too heavy. From my experience this is the busiest time for Primary presidents, getting a whole staff set up for a new year. You need the biggest staff of any church group, just to run each week. I hope things get better, and if not "it is not requisite that a man (or woman) run faster than he has strength." Love you! Mom-Paula
Good luck. We'll pray for you.
So sorry to hear things have been so hard. I have felt that way too for a much smaller calling so I can't even imagine how stressful it must be. You are doing great and I'm so glad that Brad gets to come home and STAY home! Let me know if you need anything
Hooray for Brad coming home and staying!! I will keep you in my prayers. You've been doing a great job by the way and I know the Lord with bless you for all that you do.
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He'll be home soon! That will at least be fun. Then maybe the heater won't break anymore.
k worked it out what it meant :} Sorry but there are only so many hours in a day, you need to learn to say no .. although I need to take my own advice too lol.
hugs and glad Brad is home and not going back, its hard when they are gone so long. A few days is fine, but weeks on end is too much.
xxxx
I admire your honesty. I appreciate that you acknowledge how hard this calling is!! and admit that you want to quit, etc.!
I hope things improve with Brad home, and with the end of the year busy-ness coming to an end... we hope it's coming to an end, anyway.
Good luck!
I asked to be released just about every week when I was first called. Well probably every week of the first year actually. Josh was way to hard to convince. He always had a great scripture to share with me to make me momentarily change my mind. You are doing an amazing job. The worst will be over soon.
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