Brother Adam Posted June 25, 2004 Author Share Posted June 25, 2004 No. I don't like doing anything but theology. But you gotta have a job. I start Spring semester next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurkeFan Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 Well, the financial is big to consider, because once you have your 8-12 kids , every extra bit of money will help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted June 25, 2004 Author Share Posted June 25, 2004 *children?* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusader1234 Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 I'd edit that before they chastize you for being closed to life and add another dimension to your valid marriage problems Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thy Geekdom Come Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 I think Bro. Adam is mostly joking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 He's making a joke out of the fact that having children is not prudent given their current situation--he's actually looking out for the welfare of those future Adam-and-Teresa-lets. Given that it won't hinder future plans for attending Fransiscan and there is a possibility for weekend visits and all, I think I'd probably go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 [quote name='IcePrincessKRS' date='Jun 24 2004, 10:13 PM'] and there is a possibility for weekend visits and all [/quote] It's those weekend visits that are going to test his nfp will power... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
let_go_let_God Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 For my two cents, I'd consider it. My dad worked on a military base full time in one part of the state while my mom and I lived at home in the north. Sometimes I wouldn't see my dad for over a month and a half. This was happening for over three and a half years. When I did get to see my dad I was very greatful and we became closer. Now after my dad has been discharged, he's home full time, and I am greatful for everything he did for me and my mom, even being so far away. For my two cents, something like this can be a true blessing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomProddy Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 Don't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IcePrincessKRS Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 [quote name='homeschoolmom' date='Jun 24 2004, 11:36 PM'] It's those weekend visits that are going to test his nfp will power... [/quote] This is true.... its definately a really tough call. I keep bouncing back and forth thinking about what I would do in this situation.... I am sure that there are alot of other factors that we don't see involved as well that will end up swaying their decision one way or another. I'm still curious about how Teresa feels about it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 [quote name='RandomProddy' date='Jun 24 2004, 11:08 PM'] Don't do it. [/quote] Oh you!!! You just like to be different... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomProddy Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 [quote name='homeschoolmom' date='Jun 25 2004, 01:00 PM'] Oh you!!! You just like to be different... [/quote] No, it wrecked my dad's and mum's marriage. Then again, it was a long-term thing so for a few months it [i]might[/i] be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 [quote name='RandomProddy' date='Jun 25 2004, 01:08 AM'] Don't do it. [/quote] I love my husband dearly, and an opportunity like this does not come around every day. This is something that you can't pass up. While I will be crying myself to sleep every night, I know that God has something special in store for us, and this is just another step in our journey in life together. No one said that marriage was going to be easy, but to hinder my husband from an opportunity like this is something I couldn't live with. After all those jobs he's kept and hated, this is something that gives him a chance to gain new skills, and not be brain-dead about it. While your parents may have experienced something different, my love for my husband surpasses all circumstances and only grows as the days go by. The saying go, 'Absence makes the heart grow fonder.' I will be more in love with my husband after this experience than I ever had before. I suppose that's why I told him to take the job. *runs to the ladies room* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomProddy Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 I can only speak from the experience I had, but my dad was away and back every week for a few years. It put immense strain on my dad and my mum didn't handle it well, it scarred my sisters pretty badly and I wasn't exactly the happiest kid in town. Although in your case it's only for two months (which might be ok) I suggest not making this a permanent thing and if you have any kids abandon the endeavour now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Bro. Adam Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 You obviously didn't read very carefully did you? This assignment only lasts two months at the most. This only happen maybe once every five years. The rest of the time, he'll be within a half-hour to hour driving distance. We have no children, and are trusting God with our lives. If you put complete trust in God, and not in yourself, He makes sure that you're ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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