Prayer Request & Update

Hi Everyone -

I chatted with the Captain this morning and he has a specific prayer request: Things are really heating up in Iraq due to the upcoming elections (to be held March 7). Please say some extra prayers for the safety of our soldiers and for a peaceful election process. There is already much evidence of unhappiness and unease surrounding these elections. Additionally, we request special prayer covering over the Captain for Wednesday as he will be traveling out and about.

On a lighter note....A replacement for the Captain has been identified!! We are hopeful that he will be home in time for the birth of baby #4 (late May). Please pray that training, travel and transition time for the new replacement all goes smoothly so that we can indeed get the Captain home on schedule!

The Captain very much continues to see the Lord's hand at work among the soldiers and at the Battalion Aid Station in particular. Many times we've seen evidence of the Captain being placed in the right place at the right time so the skills and training he has been blessed with can aid and assist those in need. What a Mighty God we serve!

The time is drawing to a close for the girls and I in Minnesota. What sweet food to my soul this time has been!!! While I've relished in my time here, I'm sensing that it is time to "let go of the ropes and get back in the fight" (to use a boxing analogy). How wonderful it has been to be back with family & friends. An extra special thanks goes to my parents for so selflessly opening their home (without complaint) to an active bunch of kids & a rather pregnant daughter! I'm so thrilled the girls have gotten to experience a Minnesota winter and all its splendor. What wonderful memories we've made & fun times we've had. All that said, we are all lonesome for our home and eager to begin the next chapter! We've made contact with a realtor and will head back within the next week to get the house on the market and begin steps towards moving and saying good-bye.

As always - we so appreciate your prayers, wonderful words of encouragement and friendship!! Thank you!