Iraq Update

Well as many of you know Chris is on the down side of his Iraqi tour. Why is it called a tour? We all know usually a tour would include some of an adventure of the pleasurable kind. Not so much here.
But in true Chris fashion when asked about mortar attacks he states "Just another day at the office". He is truly cool and collected under pressure. Which I should know we are coming up on our 13th anniversary in May. I know they said it wouldn't last. But if this man can handle my, let's call it "hard-head" he can handle anything. Steven, Chyanne & myself are looking forward to Chris coming home in August. Thankfully the Army National Guard falls under a different contract verses the full time Army and Chris will not be extended the extra three months. Praise God! Now if we can make it just four more years he will be able to retire with his 20 years.
Chris is doing well and has made many accomplishments while he has been there. He is an excellent leader with great integrity who has learned a lot from this experience.
We all await for August with much anticipation.

OK, this next thing is just a little something I wrote that I call "The Change" I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

"THE CHANGE"

A father, husband, & soldier who packs up to move away from home, his family, his friends and his security to face the unknown of war...WILL CHANGE.
A mother, proud wife, & soldier on the home front who helps her best friend pack while thinking of her own insecurities she has to face of the unknown at home...WILL CHANGE.
However, the change these hearts have experienced are that of God. The father, husband, soldier will return home & together with the mother, proud wife & soldier on the home front they will PRAISE GOD for the changes in their lives and the deeper love this family has. For these changes, brought on by war, have not separated these hearts but only strengthened their walk with Jesus.
So embrace THE CHANGE.

~Amen