Paranoia.......

[nbiol]

So it's thanksgiving break as of yesterday for my college, and I got home safe, but my boyfriend had a 12 hour drive home. He started this drive at 2 pm yesterday, telling me he'd call me when he got back.

He hasnt. It's officially 3:40 pM and he should have been home almost 14 hours ago. I've called him but he's not answering his phone. My worries are getting to the best of me... okay paranoia is getting the best of me. I know I should trust God, but it really really scares me....

How to you deal?

 

[Beautiful Fireball]

Ooh, thats a tough one. I'm afraid I'm not gonna have any great advice because I'm a natural worrier and I don't know how I would be in that situation. But I will definitely keep you two in my prayers

 

[nbiol]

okay. he's all good. but that still doesnt answer my question.

In a situation like that, how do you deal? How do you not worry? Or is worry a good thing?

 

[Beautiful Fireball]

okay. he's all good. but that still doesnt answer my question.

In a situation like that, how do you deal? How do you not worry? Or is worry a good thing?

In a situation like that how do you not worry? Its a natural thing, you are concerned about someone that you care deeply about.

My only suggestion is keep busy, get in the Word, and pray. Also, I would just let your bf now that when things like that happen that it is natural for you to worry and that he should keep that in mind and let you know as soon as he can that he is ok.

I'm glad to hear that it all worked out.

 

[eatenbylocusts]

Glad he's safe. I'm a worrier too and I agree trying to keep busy and praying are probably the best things to do. I have the privilege of now having a bf who communicates really well. He far surpasses any man I've been in a relationship with in the communication area.

 

[Blank123]

okay. he's all good. but that still doesnt answer my question.

In a situation like that, how do you deal? How do you not worry? Or is worry a good thing?

as above worry, when it involves someone you care about, is a natural thing. i think us girls are especially good at it sometimes But i think all you can do is just remind yourself that God is in control of everything and put your boyfriend's (or whoever you happen to be worried about at the time) safety and well being in His hands.

 

[The Princess Bride]

I dont think worrying itself is wrong until you let it comsume you. Worrying is just something we naturally do when we are concerned about something or someone we love, but the important thing is to remember that God IS in control, not matter what we may think or see.

 

[Windmill]

The Princess Bride, your picture actually reminds me of the girl that played the part

 

[The Princess Bride]

My profile picture or my avatar pic?

Because the avatar actually *IS* Westley and Buttercup from the movie!

 

[SnarphBlat]

Oh lisa, I know exactly how you feel.
I was just like that the other night when John drove home in a horrible ice storm. It was a 3 hour drive, and had a passanger, and he never texts and drives when he has a passanger in the car. So I didn't hear from him for an hour or two at a time, and my heart was beating so fast worrying about him. He did get home safe .

How do I deal with it? I really try to get my mind off of it, or I think sweet thoughts of him, or our times spent together. I try to focus on other things. I also pray for him, and just release him into the hands of Jesus. Knowing that He will gaurd him.
The big thing for me, is trusting the Lord. Things do not improve by worrying, so really why should I? But I just care for him so much my heart says. It's so natural to be worried. John told me once "I am not going to worry, because worrying does not change anything". Which is so true, it doesn't change anything.

But sadly, I still worry for him. And even more so, since he is going into the Marines. I have a lot I need to pull together befoe I go through this with him.

So Lisa my nut, you are not alone in worrying. We all do it. Just trust in Him, and know that He loves him, and will take complete care of him. And that whatever happens, it is in His will.

Every good and perfect gift is from above.

 

[Windmill]

My profile picture or my avatar pic?

Because the avatar actually *IS* Westley and Buttercup from the movie!

No sorry, what I mean if your profile picture looks like her its scary. It just recently watched the movie. Besides the torture seen I really liked the movie.

 

[SnarphBlat]

I watch The Princess Bride almost every week, because my niece LOVES it.

 

[Blank123]

i love the Princess Bride

it was the first movie ian and i watched together and that was the first time i had ever seen it. so it always makes me think of him

 

[Windmill]

Oh I think its very good. Not the best movie ever but its pretty cool

 

[The Princess Bride]

No sorry, what I mean if your profile picture looks like her its scary. It just recently watched the movie. Besides the torture seen I really liked the movie.

Oh, cool! Thanks!

I watch The Princess Bride almost every week, because my niece LOVES it.

LOL....my younger sisters love it.

i love the Princess Bride

it was the first movie ian and i watched together and that was the first time i had ever seen it. so it always makes me think of him

Haha...that's cute!