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