Today as I put out the trash, drove to work, drove through the country to take Max to the vet, and then later walked out of the grocery store, I continually thanked God for the opportunity to be in America. The pending deployment has made me much more aware of imminent changes. Right now I'm allowed to be a Christian and I don't have to fear being arrested at any moment because of it. People in other countries don't have religious freedom, and yet I'm just scared to go to another country and live in a trailer for 6 months but I get to keep my faith. Sure I'll be wearing a bullet proof vest, helmet, and 9mm gun everywhere I go, but in the big picture of things, I get to come home after that time. People imprisoned for their faith don't have that option. Boy am I a coward compared to some! And, as much as I don't want to think about it, if I don't come back to the US, I'll be at my REAL home with Jesus!
At church on Sunday the parents of a missionary couple in Africa came to speak to us about what they're going through. That's when it hit me that if I deploy, I will have the US military paying for me to go on a missions trip! SWEET! Of course every day is a mission field, but going a few thousand miles away doesn't hurt either:)
Being a psychology major, I pay attention to how people are doing with combat stress too. Well apparently a lot of troops are having problems, just like Vietnam veterans are. I can only speculate, but I bet God will use that major as I deploy overseas!
Pleae pray for me as I mentally, physically, and spiritually prepare to face the multidimensional battlefield! Thanks!
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Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. I truly couldn't have done it without God and all of your support. It has been an amazing adventure that I will never forget and I thank you for being a part of it.
