About me
By asgtswife04
@asgtswife04 (2475)
United States
October 26, 2007 10:27pm CST
So, I've been on mylot for a little over a month now and thought it would be a good idea to tell everyone a little bit about myself. I have met some really great people on here and a few have become pretty good friends, yet alot of you don't know anything about me. I don't expect anyone to respond I just felt lead to share, so here it goes. I was born and raised in the same town and have lived here all of my life and I will soon be 28 years old. Until I was 8, it was just me and my mother and I have to say those were the happiest times I can remember. My mother married my step father when i was 8 and had two children by him. They are now 16 and 13. It was definitely an interesting time. I went through a rebellious stage around 16 and at the age of 17 I got pregnant with my oldest son who is nine and a half. I married the father and had another son by him, who is almost 8. That definitely didn't last long at all. He was very abusive and was into drugs and drinking very heavily, so I divorced him. I was a single mother for four years before meeting marrying my husband of three years now. It was definitely difficult for me being alone with two children to raise, but somehow God got me through it. My husband is in the Army, so he is away alot, but after his first deployment (while we were married) he came home and we had a daughter 10 months later. LOL! Didn't take long at all. My husband is now deployed again and I am raising my three children on my own again, with the help of God of course. He has pulled me through so much. I am having surgery in a week and my husband gets to come home for that, so that is always a plus. Anyways, I really appreciate you taking to the time to read this. Just wanted to share a little bit about myself. I hope everyone has a wonderful day and God bless you all!
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12 responses
@missberlee (467)
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27 Oct 07
Hey there, I am also an army wife! I'm currently based in Germany and it's our first posting. Moving away from my family in the UK was hard! We've only been married 10 months and moving to a different country was quite hard. Some of the wives here are a bit....nasty. It's like being back at school again!
I have got a couple of really good friends though, which I'm so thankful for as they have helped me through my difficult times!
My husband is away at the moment on exercise, and I'm missing him terribly! How on earth do you deal with him being away. We are currently in the process of trying for a baby but I'm a bit scared with the fact that he will be away a lot and I'll have to bring the child up on my own! How do you cope?
Keep us informed, it's lovely to hear from you!
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@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
29 Mar 08
thank you, i definitely don't know what i would have done had i not found mylot. it's been great being here. God bless
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
28 Oct 07
Oh, I'm sure that it was very hard for you to move away. I don't know what i would do if i had to be away from my family to. It is difficult at times with my husband being gone, but my kids keep me pretty busy during the day. Nights are what really get me. I hate night time. Congratulations on the baby thing. Hopefully you will become pregnant soon. I tell ya, it is hard raising a child on your own though, but it can also bring you much joy while your husband is away. My daughter was 14 months old when my husband left. He's seen her once since then, but will be coming home for his two week leave next week, so he'll get to see her again for two weeks. He leaves again though for another 8 months which is not only hard on the two of us, but for my daughter as well. You can do it, but it is hard at times while they are away. Things will be stressful at times, but when are things not stressful at times...but, when your child looks up at you and smiles when you've had a bad day it seems to make everything okay. So, good luck and if you need any advice on being a single parent at times or about anything else or just need to talk, i'm always on here. God bless!
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@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
29 Oct 07
I always love finding out about friends history and where they come from and so on. It sounds like you have been through a lot in your 28 years. I am glad that you have found your way in life and that you have God as your guiding light. I know how it goes to be a single mom after an abusive relationship. I know that the Lord put me on the path to where I sit right now. It's weird sometimes when you look back on it. Thanks for sharing your life with us and opening up to us mylot buddies!
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@mamasan34 (6518)
• United States
27 Nov 07
Thanks very much for the best response rating! I am very honored to have been rated so highly.
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@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
28 Nov 07
You are very welcome. You have helped me through so much and always seem to know the right things to say. Thanks girl!
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@carolscash (9492)
• United States
26 Mar 08
Thank you for sharing your life story with us. It is nice to know more about the people that we are talking to on here.
I know it is difficult being a single parent as I was for about 3 years. However, it can also be so rewarding as they grow up and turn into wonderful children and you know that you were the one who instilled those values into them. My daughter is now a wonderful,mature, hard working 17 year old that has so many great qualities and I hear all the time how pretty and smart and mature that she is.
My husband and I have been married 13 years and he adopted my 17 year old about 9 years ago and we have a daugher together.
I am sorry to hear that your husband is in Iraq, but I am also proud of him. I have had friends there and I know what it is to fear for their safety. I am sure that you will enjoy your time with him. God bless you!!
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
29 Mar 08
most definitely. i am extremely proud of him and his service to our country. i also know that in the end it will be very rewarding as i keep watching my kids grow. thanks for your kind words of encouragement. they were greatly appreciated and needed. God bless
@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
7 Feb 08
I remember this. I hope my response wasn't deleted. If I failed to respond sorry about that.
I hope your husband gets home from service as soon as possible. Until then I wish you the best of days, and I'm glad you've found your way in life and here on the lot. I wish you strength and life along with that Sgtswife.
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
7 Feb 08
it's quite alright. i haven't been on in a few days...been sick, so i haven't even seen you on here in a while. my fault completely. but thank you very much for your comments. they really mean alot to me. God bless
@loved1 (5328)
• United States
1 Feb 08
It sounds to my like you must be a strong lady! First and foremost, I want to thank you for your sacrifice. We are always so grateful to the soldiers who serve our country, but sometimes we forget about the sacrifice their wives and children have to make. It must be hard to run the household and care for the children on your own. I am glad to hear you have a good relationship with the Lord. He will help you in those crazy times. Thanks for giving us a little glimpse into your life! It is good to meet you!
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
3 Feb 08
Good to meet you too and, yes, definitely it gets crazy around here at times...but, I have the Lord by my side so that is a great comfort to me even when i feel hopeless or just completely exhausted. thanks for responding and God bless
@Perspectives (7131)
• Canada
25 Jan 08
Hi I wanted to find discussions to respond to because I appreciate your interest and support of Perspectives topics.
It was considerate of you to present who you are now...and events that shaped you in the past. You sound like a strong, capable woman...with a lot to manage. You might want to check back on a discussion I posted singing the praises of mothers. David and I chose not to have children and are happy with that decision. However, as life coaches and group leader we constantly applaud both mothers and fathers...because parenting is huge commitment and responsibility.
So I am not sure how your surgery went being that you posted this three months ago...but I hope things went well and that you recovered without too much discomfort.
Hopefully your hubby will be home safety soon..and in the meantime take care of yourself...and blessings to you and yours.
Raia
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
25 Jan 08
Thank you for responding and for the encouraging words that you have written. I appreciate it very much. thanks again and God bless
@babyfuzz (1078)
• Philippines
21 Jan 08
Wow.. some patience you've got there! My father used to be a seaman so I only see him every 2 years, if lucky, every year. But he stays only for a month. I don't know if I can handle a somewhat long distance relationship, since I'm a very emotional person. I would miss my hubby even if he's away for a short 2 hours.
All I can say is, (in Japanese) Gambatte kudasai!!!
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
21 Jan 08
It's definitely an emotional ride, but it's worth it when you love that person. it's very hard at times, but i just keep going as if he were here. That is the life of a military wife and I love every minute of it, but i hate when he's away from me. I am so proud of him though and respect and support him through everything. just really miss him. Thanks for responding. God bless
@blueunicorn (2401)
• United States
27 Oct 07
Thanks for letting us know more about you. I wish you the best with your surgery. I will keep you and your husband (and kids) in my positive thoughts!
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
28 Oct 07
Thank you so much and thanks for replying. God bless you!
@mylory (64)
• China
30 Oct 07
Bless you , it is not easy for you to raise three children by yourself,try hard!I am a single,not marriage,and do not have a girl friend too,maybe I do not have the experience which you have , but I think everyone has his responsibility,so just take your responsibility,raise you children , love your husband,enjoy yourself!
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
21 Jan 08
Thanks so much! I appreciate your encouraging words. God bless
@SukiSmiles (1991)
• United States
5 Feb 08
I see you posted this months ago, but I just stumbled upon it. Thanks so much for sharing. I know you've responded to my discussions before and I thank you. I hope the surgery went well.
@asgtswife04 (2475)
• United States
7 Feb 08
thanks...it went pretty good. had a few complications, but nothing major. God bless
