Dear Rob, just a quick note before I go up and get the kids (I actually got a quiet time this morning before they got up!). My reading today was in Proverbs 15 and 16 - good stuff! A few of the verses stood out to me as they spoke to some of the thoughts that I have about your deployment.
Proverbs 16:1 "The plans of the heart belong to man, but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord." This reminds me that God is in control. We can make our plans all day long but it is really all about Him. I find that reassuring.
Proverbs 16:3 "Commit your works to the Lord and your plans will be established." We still don't know what your job will be over there but I hope that you will commit it to the Lord as I know He will bless it if you do.
Proverbs 16: 7 "When a man's ways are pleasing to the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him." I don't necessarily believe that those you will be around will be "enemies" in that they'll be ones we (the US) are fighting against, but enemies can be found in many forms. I pray that you will experience none of that strife but because your ways will be pleasing to God that you will have peace instead.
Love, Julie
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Sunday, June 8, 2008
June 8, 2008
My Beloved, it has only been a few days since we found out that you will be leaving us for what feels like a long time. My first thoughts were faithful that God would work things out. Then, as you know, I thought about the kids and had a little break down. My feelings have gone up and down since then as I'm sure your have as well. From confidence that I can take care of everything and this will be very empowering to heartsickness knowing how much I and the kids will miss you. Not looking forward to being responsible for every bathtime, taking care of taxes, eating dinner alone or, ugh, changing lightbulbs (and you know how often we have to change lightbulbs). I hope, somehow, that you will have a great adventure - and yet stay SAFE! I hope that you will have an increased faith and not be troubled by temptation or struggles. I hope that you will find at least one other strong Christian man to walk with while you are there and will gain a friend for life. I hope that you will find favor in the eyes of your peers and superiors. I can imagine your homecoming and how joyful it will be to see you and know that you don't have to leave again and I pray that it will be so much sooner than we think it will be now. God bless you until we are together again. Love, Julie and the kids
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