This morning I awoke and was blown away by two realities. First and most important, today is my wife’s birthday. Twenty-something (hehe) years ago, God blessed this green earth with the most beautiful woman to ever breathe (not meant as offensive to anyone else’s wife). I have been honored to be married to her for five years now. Not only is she the most beautiful and most godly woman I have ever met, she is also the mother of the two most beautiful children I have ever seen. My precious boy and girl. This was a happy reality.
The other realization this morning came as I thought about where I will be two months from today. On 3 June, I will report to Ft. Jackson for CHBOLC (Chaplain Basic Officer Leadership Course). A not so happy reality that weighs heavy on my heart and mind. This unhappiness is not meant to diminish my excitement for the road to be traveled. Last April, we began this journey towards the Chaplaincy and now it is upon us. Our last day at our wonderful church is one week from Sunday and then we will move so my family can be closer to my wife’s family. In the mean time, I feel I am running myself ragged in an attempt to square everything away prior to my departure.
My prayers go out to all the other Chaplains as they prepare for CHBOLC. I think about and pray daily for CH Ken, CH Mark, CH Candidate Dave and now CH Ham. Enjoy your families for the next 2 months, at which time I will enjoy all the HOOAH moments we will experience together. Until then, lean hard on Jesus!!!
