Saturday, July 26, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
The New Guy
My soldier made it to Ft. Jackson. Not only did he make it there, he was so excited when he arrived to find out that he knew several of the guys that checked in when he did today.
He was so blessed last summer to be in a group of guys that instantly bonded and made friendships (most of them finished all three Phases of CH-BOLC last summer and are currently serving Active Duty.) He wasn't sure what to expect jumping in this summer at Phase 2. He knew that he would be entering into a group that had already been together for six weeks, and wasn't looking forward to being the "new guy."
Scott called me from his layover in Atlanta to tell me that he had already met a guy in the airport that was on his way to CH-BOLC, too. He was also a member of the Guard and had also been there last summer. By the time this afternoon got here and he checked in his room, he was completely surprised at how many of the "new guys" he already knew.
I wish I could go to Ft. Jackson..... I can't wait to talk to him tomorrow.
He was so blessed last summer to be in a group of guys that instantly bonded and made friendships (most of them finished all three Phases of CH-BOLC last summer and are currently serving Active Duty.) He wasn't sure what to expect jumping in this summer at Phase 2. He knew that he would be entering into a group that had already been together for six weeks, and wasn't looking forward to being the "new guy."
Scott called me from his layover in Atlanta to tell me that he had already met a guy in the airport that was on his way to CH-BOLC, too. He was also a member of the Guard and had also been there last summer. By the time this afternoon got here and he checked in his room, he was completely surprised at how many of the "new guys" he already knew.
I wish I could go to Ft. Jackson..... I can't wait to talk to him tomorrow.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Heading to Memphis...
We are leaving today for Memphis. Scott has an early flight to Columbia in the morning so we are going to stay the night near the airport. The kids are hoping to get a little back to school shopping done. School starts back around here in just a week and a half. UGH! Since I will be starting back to work, I won't be able to make the trip back to Ft. Jackson this year. Eleven hours in the car is just too long of a drive for the weekend and plane tickets are just too expensive right now. I am so sad. I absolutely love it there. Scott will only be there for 3 weeks and 3 days this time, so that won't be too bad. I'm saying that before he leaves, right?
Wow, it feels good to be back online!
Wow, it feels good to be back online!
Friday, July 18, 2008
Another Phase of CH-BOLC
I feel like such a stranger to this blogging world. So many things have happened in our lives since my last post that, well, I won't bore you with all of those details right now! Here are just a few highlights...
1. God is always faithful.
2. My husband was called to Pastor a local church (awesomely supportive congregation with strong military ties) in December.
3. I'm still the wife of a Seminary (Liberty University) student. Time is flying and we are closer than ever to being finished!
4. I'm still the mom of two fabulous kids. The oldest is driving now!
5. My only sister is a relatively new Army wife and mom living at her new home on post in Fort Bragg, NC.
6. I am gearing up to be alone again for the next few weeks as the Chaplain Candidate in my life leaves for the next phase of CH-BOLC at Ft. Jackson.
7. I still really do miss all of my "Army Chaplain Wife Friends" I made last summer.
Now that I figured out how to get back into this blog, maybe I can stay plugged in for a while! I really miss you guys!
1. God is always faithful.
2. My husband was called to Pastor a local church (awesomely supportive congregation with strong military ties) in December.
3. I'm still the wife of a Seminary (Liberty University) student. Time is flying and we are closer than ever to being finished!
4. I'm still the mom of two fabulous kids. The oldest is driving now!
5. My only sister is a relatively new Army wife and mom living at her new home on post in Fort Bragg, NC.
6. I am gearing up to be alone again for the next few weeks as the Chaplain Candidate in my life leaves for the next phase of CH-BOLC at Ft. Jackson.
7. I still really do miss all of my "Army Chaplain Wife Friends" I made last summer.
Now that I figured out how to get back into this blog, maybe I can stay plugged in for a while! I really miss you guys!
Thursday, October 11, 2007
I love this weather!
It finally feels like Fall in Tennessee! I walked outside tonight and there it was... the smell of a fireplace! I can't believe that someone beat me to it! I love this season. I love the crisp air. I love the cold grass. I love that Trevor and Anna Claire can spend more that two minutes at a time outside before complaining that it is "just too hot!" And most of all...I love that I have an excuse to drink coffee at all hours of the day... like I needed an excuse for that!
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
The Army Man
It has just been a couple of months since we left Ft. Jackson and returned to our hometown. The closest military installation is about and hour and a half away... a pretty close to deserted Naval base. The next closest is Ft. Campbell Ky... about 2 and a half hours away. Needless to say, aside from the handful of guys that are full time with our local Guard unit, it is a rare occasion to see a man in uniform walking around our town.
During the last two months when Scott was placed on ADSW, he had the opportunity to go to work every day in his ACU's. I will never forget the first day that he showed up at the door of my preschool classroom. I was busy working (basically crowd control) when I heard a loud "GASP" followed by "Ms. Heather, the Army is at our door!"
Scott came in and was instantly bombarded with kids... kids with comments... kids with questions...
-"I have one of you at home, only you come with a jeep."
-"How did you get out of the TV?"
-"How are you really married to Ms. Heather when you live in outer space?"
And my personal favorite, coming from the little boy that wears CARS t-shirts to school every day...
- "He must really like Army men!"
I was amazed that so many of these boys and girls didn't know that "Army Men" were real. On an Army post, people of all ages know the reality of men and women in uniform.
Then I began to think about many of the adults in our nation. The Military holds a very similar role to many of them... something another world away... something on TV.... somebody else's job. I sit back and think about the families of our troops that have loved ones overseas. My heart goes out the the spouses of our Guard and Reserve members. I especially think of some of my new friends I've made with deployed husbands... living in a community off of an Army post, where most of the people around don't have the same appreciation for the patriotic sacrifice that so many are giving.
One company in Scott's National Guard battalion left last month for Kosovo. Another received the news this week that they will be heading to Afghanistan. My thoughts and prayers are with these families. I ask you guys to pray with me today for all of the families of men and women in uniform- Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserve. War is war. Away from home is away from home, no matter the branch in which you serve.
Oh, and my preschoolers, I forgot to mention one little boy. He sheepishly came up to me and whispered in my ear, "He looks like my big brother! He is an Army man, too! I miss him!"
During the last two months when Scott was placed on ADSW, he had the opportunity to go to work every day in his ACU's. I will never forget the first day that he showed up at the door of my preschool classroom. I was busy working (basically crowd control) when I heard a loud "GASP" followed by "Ms. Heather, the Army is at our door!"
Scott came in and was instantly bombarded with kids... kids with comments... kids with questions...
-"I have one of you at home, only you come with a jeep."
-"How did you get out of the TV?"
-"How are you really married to Ms. Heather when you live in outer space?"
And my personal favorite, coming from the little boy that wears CARS t-shirts to school every day...
- "He must really like Army men!"
I was amazed that so many of these boys and girls didn't know that "Army Men" were real. On an Army post, people of all ages know the reality of men and women in uniform.
Then I began to think about many of the adults in our nation. The Military holds a very similar role to many of them... something another world away... something on TV.... somebody else's job. I sit back and think about the families of our troops that have loved ones overseas. My heart goes out the the spouses of our Guard and Reserve members. I especially think of some of my new friends I've made with deployed husbands... living in a community off of an Army post, where most of the people around don't have the same appreciation for the patriotic sacrifice that so many are giving.
One company in Scott's National Guard battalion left last month for Kosovo. Another received the news this week that they will be heading to Afghanistan. My thoughts and prayers are with these families. I ask you guys to pray with me today for all of the families of men and women in uniform- Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserve. War is war. Away from home is away from home, no matter the branch in which you serve.
Oh, and my preschoolers, I forgot to mention one little boy. He sheepishly came up to me and whispered in my ear, "He looks like my big brother! He is an Army man, too! I miss him!"
Happy Anniversary!
It is amazing to me that my husband seems more excited about this anniversary date than the day we were married. We were married fifteen years ago this past August, by the way! This anniversary, however, is one of a different sort. It will be one year ago tomorrow that he took his oath and was commissioned 2LT in the Chaplain Candidate Program. All I have heard about for the past few days has been about his upcoming anniversary. The kids think we need to bake him a cake or cookies. Personally, I don't think we need any help putting on extra pounds, especially since he will be returning to Ft. Jackson soon. All joking aside, I am so proud of him. First and foremost, I am proud of his relationship with God. I am proud of his commitment to serve our country. I am proud of his boldness to minister the Gospel to the brave men and women fighting for our freedom. I am proud of his determination to finish seminary, continue ministering to our local soldiers, and support our family...all at the same time. I am proud to have been able to share the first year of this journey with him. Happy Anniversary, Honey! I love you!
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