CAMP SEASON

Amanda on April 16th, 2008

I don’t know about you, but it’s CAMP SEASON for us. I was looking at our calendar and noticing that from now until the end of August Jeff will be gone at least 1-2 weeks out of each month. I feel nauseous just thinking about it. I don’t necessarily want to go on these camps and retreats, but I don’t like to be alone either. I really have to gear up for this. Spring and Summer time can really be a lonely time for youth pastor’s wives. I don’t think the other women in our church get it.

Most other ministries are just settling down from all the holidays. This is high time in youth ministry, and low time for our family. I know you can relate, this is definitely an area where I need prayer and support. Any ideas? It’s hard to stay strong and supportive of my husband after being alone for so many days and nights. But I know that’s the deal, that’s the calling, that’s part of my role.

Discuss (42)

Shiloh Blasdel at 6:15pm April 16

Oh my gosh! I completely understand what you’re saying! I think I might be going to Kansas when my husband is on all his trips(Where my parents and in-laws live) for 6 weeks over the summer, just because I don’t want to be alone. I actually dread the summer because of all these trips and yet at the same time feel guilty because I feel that way.

Ashley at 6:47pm March 28

I know how your feel! I dread summer. I just feel like it’s a constant battle for his time and he always feels like he needs to be doing something or else he doesn’t feel good at his job. arg