Comments on: Throwing a tantrum https://simplysusan.com.au/throwing-a-tantrum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throwing-a-tantrum Musing thru Marriage, Motherhood & Mess Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:23:31 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.8.10 By: Susan https://simplysusan.com.au/throwing-a-tantrum/#comment-816 Tue, 10 Mar 2009 21:23:31 +0000 http://susanpriolo.com/?p=1566#comment-816 In reply to beyondbluestockings.

Dear friend, I try hard to not dismiss anything people say just because they haven’t experienced it themselves. I actually believe that an attitude like that is dangerous, immature yet, sadly, a myth that is prevalent in our churches today. So I am trying to hear what you say…and on one level I completely agree with you…but 😉 KWIM? I’m just not there at the moment. I’m too scared and concerned. However, as I love reading and about and learning from the Hebrew nation I will re-read and re-study those passages and hope/trust that my faith will be strengthened in our mighty God.
Love and hugs right back atchya!

]]> By: beyondbluestockings https://simplysusan.com.au/throwing-a-tantrum/#comment-815 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:00:26 +0000 http://susanpriolo.com/?p=1566#comment-815 Susan, I hope you don’t dismiss what I say on the grounds that I freely admit I cannot relate (I can’t even image the horror of moving so many times).

But I can relate and do understand, finding myself in a position that is impossible to face. My comfort? He is sovereign. He knows, He allows, He orders your steps. The God who swayed the heart of Pharaoh will not allow those in authority over you to send you somewhere if He wills it not. Just as He protected and cared for the children who went through the Red Sea, He is able to keep, protect and care for your children.

Easy for me to say, I know. But He is faithful.

love and hugs to you, precious friend,
xx

]]> By: Fee https://simplysusan.com.au/throwing-a-tantrum/#comment-814 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:13:19 +0000 http://susanpriolo.com/?p=1566#comment-814 Oh Susan,

My heart goes out to you … I’ve done my fair share of moving over the years – following hubby where-ever his next job whim took him (!) so I really know where you are coming from. But I haven’t had to move as often as you, nor have I had to do it with older children.

I will be praying for you … that you can accept the situation, and that God has somewhere really great in store for you (with lots of friendly, welcoming people!).

Hugs,
Fee xx

]]> By: Lisa https://simplysusan.com.au/throwing-a-tantrum/#comment-813 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:10:00 +0000 http://susanpriolo.com/?p=1566#comment-813 Hiya Susan

I knew the answer to my question about leaving the army….I’ve figured that it’s not really an option atm.

Is there a chance that there will be an opening for dh so you can stay in Adelaide?

I will be praying for you and this situation.

xx

]]> By: Susan https://simplysusan.com.au/throwing-a-tantrum/#comment-812 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 09:10:10 +0000 http://susanpriolo.com/?p=1566#comment-812 In reply to Jenny.

Thanks Jenny…I know you know. BTDT kind of thing. I know you can relate. No, it isn’t as easy when you’re a teen. I mean, this is OUR decision, our lifestyle, y’ know? But as they get older it isn’t necessarily THEIR choice of lifestyle- to be nomadic. I sympathise with E. I really do. It isn’t easy.
If it were just John and I, I’d be outta here tomorrow, ready for another adventure and sight seeing excursion…but it’s not just us. It’s mainly them that I hurt for- the children.

Thanks for praying for me…it means a lot. 🙂

]]> By: Jenny https://simplysusan.com.au/throwing-a-tantrum/#comment-811 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 02:41:01 +0000 http://susanpriolo.com/?p=1566#comment-811 I {{{{{{understand}}}}}, you know I do. The kids are older now and it’s just not the same as moving them around when they are little. S is 17 this year and he has truly dug in his heels here, not because he likes the place so much, but because he has wearied of leaving friends and familiarity behind. He *needs* continuity, routine, a predictable rhythm to his day to day life, but we may have to move on at the end of next year because M’s contract will be finished here. S will come, but he will not be happy at all. And E?? She has given up on the idea of making friends because she lost the knack, it’s just not as easy when you’re a teenager. She doesn’t want to put in the effort ‘again’ only to have to say goodbye.
With all this in mind I am praying for you…I can hear in your writing that you are longing to just ‘be there’.
Hugs to you all.

]]> By: Susan https://simplysusan.com.au/throwing-a-tantrum/#comment-810 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:32:44 +0000 http://susanpriolo.com/?p=1566#comment-810 In reply to Lisa.

Oh we’ve talked about getting out…but it’s just not realistic, not viable at the moment. Not for a few years anyway.

]]> By: Lisa https://simplysusan.com.au/throwing-a-tantrum/#comment-809 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:04:18 +0000 http://susanpriolo.com/?p=1566#comment-809 Hi Susan

I understand how you must be feeling about this….!!!!

As the kids get older and start to build their own lives moving around become impossible!
Is leaving the army an option? I think that I know the answer, especially in these current times.

My heart goes out to you….keep us posted!

xx

]]> By: Therese https://simplysusan.com.au/throwing-a-tantrum/#comment-808 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:35:03 +0000 http://susanpriolo.com/?p=1566#comment-808 prayers. I am sorry you have to go through this. We have lived in three different towns and I know what it is like trying to establish relationships and find services.

I will be praying for you.

Any chance you could come to Country SA? UP north there is Linda and I.

We would help you get settled here.

]]> By: Amanda https://simplysusan.com.au/throwing-a-tantrum/#comment-807 Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:55:49 +0000 http://susanpriolo.com/?p=1566#comment-807 oh dear :pain:

I’m sorry for you, going through this turmoil my friend. hugs…

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