This has probably been the toughest week of my 39 years. We have had emotions we didn't even know we had. We have felt God's presence. We experienced a strength that was not our own. We have peace that only comes from the Prince of Peace. It is true what the psalmist said, "Weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning." With each new day, more smiles emerge and the time has begun to tick away. In an effort to explain how long a deployment is, we determined that "18 Mondays" didn't sound as long to us. And the good news is, it's almost down to 17 Mondays. We have felt the prayers of many saints on our behalf and I know you'll keep ringing the bells of heaven for our family. Thank you for remembering us. God is answering your prayers. I will try to let you know how his ministry is going and give you specifics to praise and pray for in the coming weeks.
Since we moved on base four days before he left, we are slowly unpacking, hanging curtains, placing pictures on the wall and setting up house. At last count, this is our 7th house in 7 years. I ought to be great at it by now. We love being on base and the girls are over the moon to be near so many friends. We are so thankful for all the Lord has done for our family.
I'm also thankful that God choose me to be the mother of our three girls. They are gifts from His hands. They bring so much joy, so much fulfillment and so much dirty laundry to my life. Just kidding... But I'm very thankful to have a Mom, Mom-in-Law and a Grandmom who all love Jesus. What a legacy they have given to me and our girls.
soli Deo gloria!
LT
2 comments:
God is good, all the time...and He is using your family as a testimony of His faithfulness and goodness. Thank you for shining the bright light of our LORD when it could be so easy to crawl under the bed and hide it...We are blessed to know you and learn from you...Praise be to God alone and our prayers continue to flood the heavens for your sweet family!
We have prayed for you all and for Andy. I cannot imagine how difficult it is being apart. We are rejoicing that you are on base with people in similar circumstances. Maybe God will use your family to share His Gospel with some of those other families during this time.
Know that we love you and will continue to pray.
the Fowlers
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