I am sorry that I've waited to long to write this post.
Everyday I get on the this wonderful computer I visit many 'fun places and friendly faces'. Among that those places and faces, I've found a friend from my past. A friend who has become near and dear to my heart, although years and miles have separated us.
Aubs,
I look forward to 'catching up' with you and the boys whenever you have a new post. I thank you for the time you take to write and share your life with me and others.
The life of a military wife is not an easy one. Those who serve our country and their families have touched my life in may ways. I'd like to share this with you:
Tabitha (Bode) DeLaney and I have known each other since Kindergarten. We've kept in touch all these years and we are proud godparents to Jace and Zach. We flew down to Texas for Jacelynn's baptism when she was months old. At the time, Craig (Tabitha's husband) had been deployed and had been gone since Jacelynn was 3 weeks old. The things that I have seen Tabitha and the trials she faced as a new/single mother is the very thing that binds my heart to hers. Craig was allowed to return for 3 days for Jace's baptism.
As Eric and I witnessed this new family being separated it touch our lives forever. It was that day we learned just how selfish we had become. The greatest thing we discovered was just how precious time is. We were overjoyed to begin our journey as parents that day and 9 months later Luke was born.
It was through the military that Eric had to learn to put away childish things and learn what kind of man he wanted to be. It was also the driving force for our wedding.
The Lord uses many means to execute His perfect plan and will for our lives.
Even now I find the military a part of my life, though we do not serve. It is through your strength and courage that I find inspiration for my own strength and courage. There are days that I remind myself of the promise that 'He will not give me more than I can handle.' There is a reason God designed the family structure to be that of two- both a husband and a wife. We do not have the strength of our own to face the challenges of motherhood single handily, life for that matter. 'With God all things are possible.' God intends for us to rely on Him.
It is in you that I see His light and His strength. I know that you are special for our Father has called you not only to the greatest calling, that of a mother, but that of a single mother (when He calls your husband to serve). It is a wondrous testimony of your faith in our Father, dependence on His strength and the glory brought for His name sake.
Praise God for YOU, Aubs. Glory to our Lord God most high who gives strength to His people.
Everyday I get on the this wonderful computer I visit many 'fun places and friendly faces'. Among that those places and faces, I've found a friend from my past. A friend who has become near and dear to my heart, although years and miles have separated us.
Aubs,
I look forward to 'catching up' with you and the boys whenever you have a new post. I thank you for the time you take to write and share your life with me and others.
The life of a military wife is not an easy one. Those who serve our country and their families have touched my life in may ways. I'd like to share this with you:
Tabitha (Bode) DeLaney and I have known each other since Kindergarten. We've kept in touch all these years and we are proud godparents to Jace and Zach. We flew down to Texas for Jacelynn's baptism when she was months old. At the time, Craig (Tabitha's husband) had been deployed and had been gone since Jacelynn was 3 weeks old. The things that I have seen Tabitha and the trials she faced as a new/single mother is the very thing that binds my heart to hers. Craig was allowed to return for 3 days for Jace's baptism.
As Eric and I witnessed this new family being separated it touch our lives forever. It was that day we learned just how selfish we had become. The greatest thing we discovered was just how precious time is. We were overjoyed to begin our journey as parents that day and 9 months later Luke was born.
It was through the military that Eric had to learn to put away childish things and learn what kind of man he wanted to be. It was also the driving force for our wedding.
The Lord uses many means to execute His perfect plan and will for our lives.
Even now I find the military a part of my life, though we do not serve. It is through your strength and courage that I find inspiration for my own strength and courage. There are days that I remind myself of the promise that 'He will not give me more than I can handle.' There is a reason God designed the family structure to be that of two- both a husband and a wife. We do not have the strength of our own to face the challenges of motherhood single handily, life for that matter. 'With God all things are possible.' God intends for us to rely on Him.
It is in you that I see His light and His strength. I know that you are special for our Father has called you not only to the greatest calling, that of a mother, but that of a single mother (when He calls your husband to serve). It is a wondrous testimony of your faith in our Father, dependence on His strength and the glory brought for His name sake.
Praise God for YOU, Aubs. Glory to our Lord God most high who gives strength to His people.
1 thoughts from friends:
Jean Marie....thank you so very much. I tend to forget this special blog of yours but everytime i remember to check it i am touched. I learn, i grow and i do so through your words, your willingness to be so open. I am so blessed by you and I am so very touched by this post! Thanks be to Him for bringing you back into my life...i look forward to the day we can see each other! (we may be in Indiana for a wedding next sept! I'll keep you posted) Thank you so much for this post Jean! You are such an inspiration to me...God Bless you Jean!
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