Chaplain Kay

It is hard to imagine how quickly the past two to three weeks have flown. Let me explain my reason for not blogging. My family was able to visit for the past couple of weeks and their presence was distraction enough to not write. What a wonderful time we had! It was so nice having them around. I was actually quite pleased with the ease of our time together.

Little Man and Baby Doll were champs. They seemed to acclamate to their new surroundings quite quickly, which gave me hope concerning our pending move to our first Duty Station. It was nice coming home for lunch each day and having my son greet me outside of the apartment. He always met me with a hug and a question, “Want to play trains with me Daddy?” How does one say no to that? It was great getting to hold my little girl as well. Oh how she has grown. When I left home she was a mere 3 months old and was over 5 months old when they left. She has almost doubled in age and size. They really do grow up fast. I will say, I enjoyed my time with my beautiful bride most of all. I just love being in the same room with her and desperately miss her presence when we aren’t together.

Having them leave on Friday was a sad but bearable moment. I hated to see them go but will get to see them soon. Our next two weeks are so busy here at CH-BOLC that it wouldn’t have been too beneficial for them to hang around. My Love is returning to our home to coordinate the move while I complete my schooling. Wooohooo.

My pending transition to “real” Active Duty in a “real” Active Unit is overwhelming to say the least. The longer I am here the less I realize I know. This Chaplaincy ministry that the Lord has called us to is so much bigger than I can ever hope to be. It has been made quite clear that we will NOT be successful without the presence of an almighty God. Praise be to Him.

As this week crashes to a hault (APFT on Friday - please pray I maintain my strength) and we prepare for the field next week, my heart is continually drawn to the soldiers deployed throughout the world, those preparing to do so, and those who have already been. Their sacrifice never ceases to amaze. I am convinced we live in the greatest country in the world. My prayer is that this great country will honor the God who allowed us to get to this point of blessing and humbly bow before Him. May the people of God worship the Lamb of God, the One who was slain.

Have a great week! “Crazy Ramblings from a Crazy Chaplain”

Pro Deo et Patria