As I last posted, Vince left for Israel yesterday morning. My eight year old son, Dawson, is having an extremely difficult time with the separation (and always does when Vince is gone). This time it seems to be worse and he's getting a little violent (kicking doors while he's crying). First of all, can you please pray for him (and for me to know how to help him)? Secondly, does anyone have any advice? It's definitely high-level anxiety. I'm just not sure what to do about it. During random times of the day he loses it and starts crying uncontrollably and kicking.
Any suggestions?
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008
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Jennifer,
I will pray for all of you. I know it's hard on everybody when Dad is gone. Can he journal or write a note to Vince when he feels himself "missing" him? Maybe that would get some of those feelings out on paper. Or even send him an email or something? Just a suggestion.
Girl, you know I'll pray for the little man. I just read an article about this in some random parenting magazine and it suggested keeping a sort of journal for dad while he's gone. Everyday add souvenirs from the day, write down what you did, etc., draw pictures, etc., so that when Vince returns he has a chronicle of what he missed. It will also develop a sense of anticipation in Dawson about having something neat to present to Dad when he returns (and also cements in his head that he IS returning and there's actual date we'll present this to him). Hope that helps!
I am praying now. I wish I had some good advice to give, but I honestly am at a loss to add anything other than what has already been suggested. I do know who holds all of the answers though, and I know that He will give you the wisdom and the comfort you seek. He is with you both (Vince, too), and He WILL SEE YOU THROUGH!
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