24fps 1 #1 April 25, 2006 So here is the good news: We are moving to Bend Oregon and I will finally have a job that pays and be close to the things we love mountains, mountains and more mountains. The bad news: I leave in the morning to start work on thursday but my family has to stay behind. My wife teaches and the school does not get out until JUNE 7th! My 2 year old Caedmon knows something is up and has been pretty upset for a week now. Please pray (or what ever) that Caed does okay without his daddy. Thanks!something funny and unique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 April 25, 2006 Get some webcams with microphones that you can set up and talk to each other. He'll probably like that.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24fps 1 #3 April 25, 2006 Thanks for the idea! I'll go out and get some today and set it up before I leave.something funny and unique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #4 April 25, 2006 Make a couple of videos of yourself for him (you can include him in this too). It's really fun for kids. Just talk to him. How was your day? Tell him funny stories and tell him you miss him and can't wait to see him again.Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 April 25, 2006 To add to that, make a video of you reading his favorite books. I bet he'd watch that quite a few times! Also, give him a calendar so he can draw an X through the days until he sees you again. I can't take credit for all of these ideas, they used some of them on Super Nanny last night. She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeForsythe 0 #6 April 25, 2006 Quote Get some webcams with microphones that you can set up and talk to each other. He'll probably like that.You mean the ones like you use on that special web site you have?Time and pressure will always show you who a person really is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #7 April 25, 2006 Hang tough. Seperation is hard. When I moved back to the states from BC, Canada my wife and step son remained in BC for 18 months until I got well established and brought them here. We only had about 3 visits during that time. It was hard. Very hard. Almost too hard. We made it, though. If we survived 18 months apart, you (and Caedmon and your wife) can make it till June __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpjunkie2004 0 #8 April 25, 2006 Great addition Skymama!Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegreekone 0 #9 April 25, 2006 you have yourself a nice family. making sure your son hears you first thing in the morning and last thing at night will do wonders. While I am not married, for now, I live apart from my loved one and that means a lot to the both of us. good luck and congrats on the new job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EMSchick98 0 #10 April 25, 2006 Kinda like the calender idea, you can make those paper chains like in elementary school (you know where each loop is made up of like an inch strip of paper) where he can tear one off every morning or night to count down till he can see you. You guys could even make it together before you leave... Take lots of pics too and keep them by his bed. I think the webcam idea is the best though! "me you alcohol a rig a car and a bunch of planes what could posibly go wrong" - Pruitt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karenmeal 0 #11 April 25, 2006 That picture is so cute!! What a happy family. "Life is a temporary victory over the causes which induce death." - Sylvester Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24fps 1 #12 April 25, 2006 I can't believe that I didn't think of making Caed a video. I shoot and edit for a living and it never dawned on me to use my gear to make a video for the boy. I am soooo on that.something funny and unique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24fps 1 #13 April 25, 2006 Dude, thats insane! I'm glad to hear you guys made it through that time. That really helps me put things into perspective. A month will be a breeze compared to 18 months!something funny and unique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #14 April 25, 2006 Seperation is hard. My dad was in the military and there were times he was gone for several months at a time. Of course thats was when everything would go wrong. Mom's car would break down.. a tree would fall on the roof... all the "daddy things".. of course! You'll make it through. It really is just a short period of time in your son's life. He wont remember, and I promise he wont be traumatized. Sounds like you're making a small sacrifce for the long term benefit of your family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpjunkie2004 0 #15 April 25, 2006 QuoteI can't believe that I didn't think of making Caed a video. That's why we are here for you. You've got a bunch of other things on your mind : )Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnMitchell 16 #16 April 25, 2006 You'll all miss each other, but the 6 weeks will fly by. When you said vibes and prayers, I thought someone was seriously injured or killed. I'm glad you're all happy and healthy. How far of a move is it? Can you visit on weekends or something? You can be house hunting in your spare time, or drive up to Madras to skydive. It takes a while to survey a housing market. You can get a lot of that done for your wife before she joins you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpingjimmy 0 #17 April 25, 2006 i'll say a prayer for you 3 times a day, plus i'll send protection vibes on the hour, every hour {{{{{{{{{{{{{ 0 }}}}}}}}}}}}}}} HUGS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 24fps 1 #18 April 25, 2006 -When you said vibes and prayers, I thought someone was seriously injured or killed. I'm glad you're all happy and healthy.- Sorry about that. I've found that prayer is good for the small things to. Currently we live in Stillwater Oklahoma about 1800 miles away. So weekend visits are out of the question. I looked for the DZ in Madras last summer and couldn't find it. We were driving from Bend to Portland for the weekend and I wanted to check it out. I drove all over the airport and never saw it.something funny and unique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivermom 0 #19 April 25, 2006 We did the same thing when my oldest son was about 18 months. I remember how hard it was on my husband as he drove the u-haul away. I wish you the best and will certainly be thinking of all of you. My family is moving again....next week. It is an exciting/stressful time. Congratulations and God Bless all of you!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpingjimmy 0 #20 April 25, 2006 i've made a list of people who i send vibes out to i send them out of groups of 5 in fifteen minute intervals. I'm currently managing to fit a couple of prayers in on the half hour mark. please pm me any other people you want me to vibe for, i'll add them to the rotation. I prefer sick people, but i'll do seperations, headaches, tickly coughs and people who have forgotten to buy some milk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #21 April 25, 2006 Call mama and baby frequently too...that helps!!! Good luck! Prayers for your family to stay strong and be together soon. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpingjimmy 0 #22 April 25, 2006 erm ...... anybody else thinking this isn't a matter of life and death here? some dude goes and gets a job away from his family, seems to be his choice, i don't see anybody posting that he's got no choice at gun point to do this. So, he has chosen to do something, nobody making him, and we are supposed to (can't even believe i'm going to say this...) send through the atmospher, vibes and prayers hey fella, i've got a suggestion, if you don't want to put yourself and your family through this, erm.... don't put yourself and your family through this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 24fps 1 #23 April 27, 2006 Has it taken years of practice to become such a jackass or were you born this way?something funny and unique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
jumpjunkie2004 0 #15 April 25, 2006 QuoteI can't believe that I didn't think of making Caed a video. That's why we are here for you. You've got a bunch of other things on your mind : )Jump, Land, Pack, Repeat... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #16 April 25, 2006 You'll all miss each other, but the 6 weeks will fly by. When you said vibes and prayers, I thought someone was seriously injured or killed. I'm glad you're all happy and healthy. How far of a move is it? Can you visit on weekends or something? You can be house hunting in your spare time, or drive up to Madras to skydive. It takes a while to survey a housing market. You can get a lot of that done for your wife before she joins you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpingjimmy 0 #17 April 25, 2006 i'll say a prayer for you 3 times a day, plus i'll send protection vibes on the hour, every hour {{{{{{{{{{{{{ 0 }}}}}}}}}}}}}}} HUGS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 24fps 1 #18 April 25, 2006 -When you said vibes and prayers, I thought someone was seriously injured or killed. I'm glad you're all happy and healthy.- Sorry about that. I've found that prayer is good for the small things to. Currently we live in Stillwater Oklahoma about 1800 miles away. So weekend visits are out of the question. I looked for the DZ in Madras last summer and couldn't find it. We were driving from Bend to Portland for the weekend and I wanted to check it out. I drove all over the airport and never saw it.something funny and unique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivermom 0 #19 April 25, 2006 We did the same thing when my oldest son was about 18 months. I remember how hard it was on my husband as he drove the u-haul away. I wish you the best and will certainly be thinking of all of you. My family is moving again....next week. It is an exciting/stressful time. Congratulations and God Bless all of you!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpingjimmy 0 #20 April 25, 2006 i've made a list of people who i send vibes out to i send them out of groups of 5 in fifteen minute intervals. I'm currently managing to fit a couple of prayers in on the half hour mark. please pm me any other people you want me to vibe for, i'll add them to the rotation. I prefer sick people, but i'll do seperations, headaches, tickly coughs and people who have forgotten to buy some milk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #21 April 25, 2006 Call mama and baby frequently too...that helps!!! Good luck! Prayers for your family to stay strong and be together soon. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpingjimmy 0 #22 April 25, 2006 erm ...... anybody else thinking this isn't a matter of life and death here? some dude goes and gets a job away from his family, seems to be his choice, i don't see anybody posting that he's got no choice at gun point to do this. So, he has chosen to do something, nobody making him, and we are supposed to (can't even believe i'm going to say this...) send through the atmospher, vibes and prayers hey fella, i've got a suggestion, if you don't want to put yourself and your family through this, erm.... don't put yourself and your family through this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 24fps 1 #23 April 27, 2006 Has it taken years of practice to become such a jackass or were you born this way?something funny and unique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
jumpingjimmy 0 #17 April 25, 2006 i'll say a prayer for you 3 times a day, plus i'll send protection vibes on the hour, every hour {{{{{{{{{{{{{ 0 }}}}}}}}}}}}}}} HUGS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24fps 1 #18 April 25, 2006 -When you said vibes and prayers, I thought someone was seriously injured or killed. I'm glad you're all happy and healthy.- Sorry about that. I've found that prayer is good for the small things to. Currently we live in Stillwater Oklahoma about 1800 miles away. So weekend visits are out of the question. I looked for the DZ in Madras last summer and couldn't find it. We were driving from Bend to Portland for the weekend and I wanted to check it out. I drove all over the airport and never saw it.something funny and unique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #19 April 25, 2006 We did the same thing when my oldest son was about 18 months. I remember how hard it was on my husband as he drove the u-haul away. I wish you the best and will certainly be thinking of all of you. My family is moving again....next week. It is an exciting/stressful time. Congratulations and God Bless all of you!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpingjimmy 0 #20 April 25, 2006 i've made a list of people who i send vibes out to i send them out of groups of 5 in fifteen minute intervals. I'm currently managing to fit a couple of prayers in on the half hour mark. please pm me any other people you want me to vibe for, i'll add them to the rotation. I prefer sick people, but i'll do seperations, headaches, tickly coughs and people who have forgotten to buy some milk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #21 April 25, 2006 Call mama and baby frequently too...that helps!!! Good luck! Prayers for your family to stay strong and be together soon. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpingjimmy 0 #22 April 25, 2006 erm ...... anybody else thinking this isn't a matter of life and death here? some dude goes and gets a job away from his family, seems to be his choice, i don't see anybody posting that he's got no choice at gun point to do this. So, he has chosen to do something, nobody making him, and we are supposed to (can't even believe i'm going to say this...) send through the atmospher, vibes and prayers hey fella, i've got a suggestion, if you don't want to put yourself and your family through this, erm.... don't put yourself and your family through this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
24fps 1 #23 April 27, 2006 Has it taken years of practice to become such a jackass or were you born this way?something funny and unique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
