The Colonel called with some news last Wednesday.
Guess who's going to Afghanistan?
Come on, take a guess.
Okay, I'll give you a hint.
The Colonel.
How long will he be gone?
Oh, just a year.
WHAT?
Yes, a year.
He reports to Ft. Benning, GA on December 12th.
For those of you counting, that's in about 5 weeks.
He was home over the weekend and we told the kids.
They seem to be doing okay with everything.
Me...well that's another story.
I'm dealing with it. It's beginning to sink in.
I know it's going to be a hard year, but the Lord gave me a promise.
It's found in Joshua 1:9
"Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest."
Thank you for your prayers!
Alice says
OK, you guys are now at the top of my prayer list. thank the Lord for a Godly man like the Colonel going to fill that position. please thank him for our family - for being willing to serve in that capacity. and 'thank you' to you and your kids for the sacrifice of a year in order to provide protection for others. you are blessed among many!
Mandy in Mayberry says
I'll be praying for you. I have a friend that is facing the same thing soon.
God chose special women to be military wives!
Hugs and Blessings
David says
Lois, Our hearts go out to you. We will keep the Colonel and you in our prayers. God can use him and make him a great blessing over there, he will not forsake you either. Be Strong in the Power of His might.
Nancy says
Hugs for you! You are strong in faith and I know you'll get through this. I'll pray for you and the Colonel and your family. You have much to be thankful for; such a wonderful hubby who is selfless and does what God has called him to do. Thanks to him and to you for his service to our country!
I hope you'll continue to blog as much as possible. We'll all help to pass the time for you!
Nancy♥
Brenda Eason says
Im so sorry,but thankful for your husband and the duty he has taken on. Im also thankful for you his family.
I know it is hard,but you are holding on to the right one! Jesus Christ
Sharon says
Prayers for your family.
God will give you strength to get through.
That is quite an honor for your hubby.
Tara says
We will keep you guys in our prayers. Nice to know someone like your husband is helping to keep us all safe! ; )
Jill says
Oh Lois... I have no words. I will pray though. Jesus knows my words.
At Home With Amy says
Lord bless the Colonel for his unselfishness. I'll be praying for you and your entire family. Many hugs and blessings,
AMY
southerninspiration says
Now i see why last week was so hard. Oh, I cannot imagine, but I will leave you with another promise. You can do this, and God IS IN CONTROL!!
Isa. 41:10
Suzanne