Tonight was the second night of tears at bedtime from Sarah. Granted, last night she was exhausted, but tonight it was genuine sadness. Through her tears she asked "I don't get it--if Papa says he wants to be with us, and he doesn't want to be away, why did he take this job?" Weeeelllllll.....................
How do I answer in a way that tells a little girl something that makes sense? It wasn't because of money; but more of a security thing. This position is going to be gone in 2 years and we had no idea where we'd end up if we waited here. Also, how do you explain "opportunity" to a nine year old who just wants to be kissed goodnight by her papa every night? This is hard, and it makes me wonder, "Why?" also.
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I am so sorry for little Sarah. I know how it feels. When my husband was in Afghanistan, my youngest daughter had the toughest time. Poor kids.
By the way, I just got an email from a woman who is starting to homeschool. She is somewhere in my area and one of her children go to St. Patricks(so I am guessing that she is Catholic.) I hope that it is all right, I directed her to your blog also.
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