I can’t believe that May 1st has finally arrived. I awoke this morning to some strange and sickening feelings. I will leave for CHBOLC one month from today. I will say goodbye to my family one month from today. I will kiss my boy, girl and wife for the final time for a long time one month from today. I will enter into a rigorous and challenging training program a little over one month from today. Our lives will drastically change one month from today.
And as crazy as all these things are, and as hard as they will be to endure, I truly believe we are following the Lord and I am so very excited about the ministry God has called us to participate in!
So, until that day comes, I have many fun things to look forward to. My wife and the kids have some great things on the agenda and our month will be action packed. I have so loved getting to spend these past two weeks with them and am so glad I can focus ALL of my attention on them for the next month. They mean so much to me and I am blessed to have a family like this one.
The reality of the situation is becoming increasingly strong. The wife and I have had some much needed conversations about the road ahead, and although they have been hard, they have been good. Our “TO DO” list seems to grow rather than shrink, but we have been able to make some headway towards the BIG EVENT. I know I have some fellow chaplains who will read this and they are experiencing similar situations and hard things as we are. Chaplains . . . I look forward to seeing you in a month and will be praying for you and your families.
Trust in the Lord with ALL your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5
