A few weeks ago I blogged about how terrified I was about something that's about to happen in our lives and so many of you guys (that I love so much!) expressed concern and love, which I appreciate immensely.
So, here's what's going on...
Most of you know that Tony works in Iraq and has since 2006. Last summer, he switched to a new company so that he would be on a better schedule as far as coming home more frequently. This was an awesome development for us, because from 2006 until last summer (2010) he was only home for 6 weeks out of the whole year.
You can imagine how much that sucked. He would come home one time for 4 weeks and then another time for 2 weeks and that is ALL that we saw of him. For the whole YEAR.
Yeah, that was a difficult 4 years. We loved each other, we hated each other. It was crazy at times.
But we persevered and I think now our relationship is stronger than it's ever been. Like. Ever. Since we met.
So, when he got on with this new company last summer, it was such an exciting change for us, because the schedule was that he would work three months in Iraq and come home for a month. Big change. Way better. For me and the kids, this is like a 100% improvement over the way things were. Three months away is nothing when he's home for a whole month, and it's 24 hours a day, 7 days a week when he is here. No work during time home, except, of course, the ever growing honey-do list that I make the whole time he's gone.
Two weeks ago Tony got word that this new company's contract was up for renewal in March and it was in danger of not being renewed. He was scared to tell me this, because let's face it. I'm a spaz and my mind immediately jumps to the worst possible scenario and suddenly I need a valium.
So, the company decided to start sending it's workers home in preparation for the contract not being renewed. Tony's initial date to come home was March 4th... today. Two weeks after they found out about this.
Terrified. Horrified. Panic-Striken.
Those are the best ways to describe by state of mind for the past two weeks.
Then he was due to arrive home on the 6th, this Sunday and just the other day it was postponed another week, the 13th.
I have great faith in him and his abilities to do what he does. I know he's a great worker and very dependable and his resume is so great that I hardly understand a word of it. Ha! He already has a potential opportunity, but it is still quite stressful, because the situation still remains a very large unknown.
So, friends, please say some prayers for us that Tony quickly is offered a new job or that his current company is offered a new contract. If he ends up moving to a new company, I just pray that it's with a company that offers a great schedule that allows him to come home and be a family with us as often as possible. He tells me not to worry and that everything will be fine and it'll all work out and while I'm sure that will be the case, I still can't help but be a ball of nerves and worry until that moment comes. Something about the fear of unpaid bills and having to choose whether to pay those bills or feed your children just terrifies the living crap outta me.
Oh, and in case you're wondering, up there in that picture, he's the last one on the right... the one who looks really mean. What is up with that?
10 comments:
fingers tightly crossed for you guys! so many times, if the old company doesn't get renewed, the new company will hire on as many of the existing people as possible. especially considering what a unique skill set and background it is, i have total faith your husband will stay employed. (aaand i don't think men are allowed to smile when they're in the sand with a group of other dudes. it's like some cardinal rule of guy-dom.)
My goodness I know your nerves are a mess right now. Take a deep breath everything will be ok like Tony said. You have a strong family & will get past this. My prayers are with you all.
Oh Candace! {hugs} I've known this feeling one too many times, but you know what? Have a little faith, and God will provide. I promise! ...and usually? It's something even better. Your family is in my prayers, and if you need to vent, call me! Hang in there! Love ya!
agh this sounds like my FIL I think he goes over for 90 days and then is home for 30 or something like that.
Prayers going out to your family and if he does have to get in another contract that its one with a good schedule :)
Awww I don't look mean. That's my happy face:)
Oh man! THAT would be stressful! We are in a stressful wait for a job situation as well, and man it stinks! TRULY praying that things come together the best way possible--they always do, it's just having the faith to see a greater plan than our own unfold.
Candace- that's uber scary pants!
My cousin's husband (Kezia, the one that does L'Bri)has the same type of job. In Iraq for 3 months, home for 1.... I'll ask her what company he works for and see if there's any openings.......
Crossing fingers, wearing shamrocks, and and saying prayers for you guys.
I know how it feels to be in limbo with a job, and it's not the funnest feeling.
i just want you to know i've been thinking about your family NON STOP since we talked. i know things will work out. dont' worry. i'll continue to pray for you guys but i feel peace that everything will be ok. i love you friend.
i'm glad you posted this, you're going to be OK, i just feel it. you have a special family and an awesome husband and your own talented self, you guys will make it and i pray for things to happen quickly and calmly for you so you won't worry too much. :)
love ya!!
prayers prayers prayers and good ju-ju sent your way from Idaho. Love you girl!
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