~They Said They Don't Know What They Will Do Without Me~

Valdosta, Georgia
August 1, 2016 12:22pm CST
This weekend coming up I am going on a women's retreat with Church. It is from Friday afternoon until Saturday evening. We will be doing art's and crafts, a pageant, worship time, games and just spending time together. I am excited but sad because I will be leaving my kids! I am not used to going anywhere without them-especially over night. I never ever do this. I know my husband is quite capable of taking care of them but I'm going to miss all of them so much! My kids said what are we going to do without you mommy? I told them I am sure y'all can stay busy and have some time with daddy that you never get. Looking forward to this weekend in a way...but it sure will be different from my usual weekend. And it will be weird not seeing my husband and kids.
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@koopharper (7599)
• Canada
1 Aug 16
They'll adapt. Hopefully when you get back there isn't too much of a backlog of chores.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
2 Aug 16
@koopharper Oh goodness I didn't think about all of the chores when I get home! Aahh!
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• Valdosta, Georgia
2 Aug 16
@koopharper Nothing like being the bearer of bad news!
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• Canada
2 Aug 16
@LovingMyBabies Sorry I had to be the one to bring that up.
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@silvermist (19701)
• India
2 Aug 16
@LovingMyBabies No worries.The kids will be okay with your husband.So have a relaxing time.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
2 Aug 16
@silvermist I am going to try to have a good time and not worry too much. Lol
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@silvermist (19701)
• India
3 Aug 16
@LovingMyBabies That is the way to be.
@shaggin (74987)
• United States
2 Aug 16
It will be very different for you I'm sure but it sounds fun so I hope you have a great time!
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• Valdosta, Georgia
3 Aug 16
@shaggin Yes it will be different, I'm glad it's only for one day though. =)
@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
2 Aug 16
What a nice time this will be for you. I know you love your kids but, it is nice to have some time for yourself too. Enjoy!
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@celticeagle (189915)
• Boise, Idaho
2 Aug 16
@LovingMyBabies .....Maybe start doing that a bit before you go. Get your mind set. Meditation helps.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
2 Aug 16
@celticeagle Yeah, I think it will be fun as long as I can get home out of my head while there. Thanks!
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@toniganzon (77226)
• Philippines
1 Aug 16
My son was away last weekend. He stayed at my sister's house and it was me who was dying missing him.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
2 Aug 16
@toniganzon Yeah when my kids go somewhere they don't mind leaving me but when I am going somewhere without them they don't like that very much. Lol
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@jaboUK (64346)
• United Kingdom
2 Aug 16
I'm sure it will do you good to have some 'me' time.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
2 Aug 16
@Jabouk Yeah I think it will as well. =)
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@marsha32 (6631)
• United States
1 Aug 16
Oh that sounds like such an awesome time! I would like to go to another Women's Encounter. I look forward to your report when you get back home on how the weekend went.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
2 Aug 16
@marsha32 Yeah I think it will be really fun! =) I will definitely let everyone know how it goes when I get home.
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@quantum2020 (12054)
• Ciudad De Mexico, Mexico
1 Aug 16
That´s a beautiful picture that you posted here. I remember having gone camping once to a place with a lake and mountains, similar to the image in the pic. Enjoy the retreat. I´m sure your kids will be fine.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
2 Aug 16
@quantum2020 Thank you, I really loved it too. =) I am sure it will be fun and I know the kids will be okay.
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@skysnap (20152)
1 Aug 16
enjoy your monday and have a good week ahead.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
2 Aug 16
@skysnap Thanks, you too.
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@Juliaacv (56322)
• Canada
1 Aug 16
Its great to be loved and such a huge part of your family's life, but you need some "you" time and I hope that you can enjoy that, knowing full-well that the kids will be fine in your absence.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
2 Aug 16
@Juliaacv Yeah, I don't get me time so this is weird for me but I am sure it will be really nice too.
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• United States
1 Aug 16
I hope you have a great time! I know it will be hard to not think of your husband and kids every three seconds but try to enjoy yourself! :-)
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• Valdosta, Georgia
2 Aug 16
@missjessicadawn Thank you! I am going to try my hardest to focus on God and not the family while I am there.
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