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!!!
chan said,
3 April 2007 at 10:24 pm
It is so encouraging to meet many future school buddies on line. My prayers also go out to your family and your journey to serve God and country as awesome chaplain.
chaplainkay said,
3 April 2007 at 11:25 pm
Chan,
Thank you so much for the prayers. The same goes to you and your family. I look forward to meeting you in a few months.
CH Ken said,
4 April 2007 at 3:51 am
CH Kay,
That is quite a realization. My own colon tightened just a bit when I read it. You and your family are also in my prayers. Looking forward to seeing you.
CH Ken
CH Ken said,
5 April 2007 at 3:28 am
CH Kay,
Have you had any luck with registering for AKO yet? I am still unable to do so. Just wondered how you are fairing.
chaplainkay said,
5 April 2007 at 3:29 pm
CH Ken,
I shot you an email about the whole situation. Basically, it all seems to be an IT and System problem/nightmare. I would really like to check this off my list though.
Caleb said,
9 April 2007 at 12:31 am
CH Kay,
I have been reading the blogs of some the people you just mentioned, and I am saddened that I will not be able to go to Jackson with this group in the summer. Unfortunately I did not get into the program soon enough for them to find me a slot so I will be waiting until next summer. I do wish you all the best and maybe someday down the road I’ll get to meet some of you!
2LT Caleb
http://prodeoetpatria.wordpress.com/
chaplainkay said,
9 April 2007 at 2:36 pm
Caleb,
We will miss you as well. The Lord’s timing is always best.