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!
Sandra says
Those of us who have our husbands home each day don't realize the sacrafice that other women make. You are giving just as much as your man is for our freedom. I appreciate that!!
Nellie's Cozy place says
Oh Wow, Lois, I am so sorry to hear that, I know this has got be a very hard thing to have to face.
My heart and prayers are with you
and Philip and the whole family.
Just know all us bloggy friends,
are gonna pray, pray, pray for his safety and for you and the family,
and that the year passes so quickly.
May the Lord bless you all for being willing to serve the Lord and our country in this way.
Will keep lifting you up dear,
I know being a military wife can
not be an easy thing.
Love and Blessings,
Nellie
LDWatkins says
Thank your dear husband for us all. You'll be kept warm in our prayers and our hearts.
Miss Jen says
*hugs* Dearest Friend~
I will be praying...
praise God for your
husbands wonderful work
for our country.
Love~ Jen
Tara says
Oh wow. I will be praying for you and your family. So glad you know the Lord and that you have a wonderful strong family that will be there for you through all of this. Of course, you have your wonderful bloggy friends to connect with and pray for you.
Hugs.
Tara
Camille says
Just came across your blog for the first time today. What a blessing your husband is to your nation! AND to you...AND what a blessing you are to him and your family. Such amazing sacrifices that you are called to, but you are right...the Lord will give the grace...day by day...moment by moment. Thanks for letting your husband do this!
So nice to have "met" you!
Blessings,
Camille
outdoor.mom says
oh wow! I will for sure be praying for you!! May God give you both grace and may you find yourselves in His perfect plan!
Beautiful pear tree lane says
Hi Lois, when I read this I looked down and saw the quote that you posted Friday! Wow!!
My heart just aches for you all but I have learned enough about you over this past year to know that you are trusting in the Lord. I will continue to pray, now I have another specific thing to talk to the Lord about.
Blessings,
Sue
Jacquelyn says
You have my prayers as well. Please thank the Colonel for his service to our country. May the God of all hope protect him and you and your children until He returns safely. Let the body of Christ hold you up during this coming year...
Annie says
I will keep your entire family lifted in prayer. Stay strong.