Updates and Thankful

Yesterday I kept thinking I should sit down and update everyone on Clayton.

You know I love to snap a pic of good stuff like this

Today I do so with a thankful heart.

He finally arrived to his destination and is settling in to do the tasks at hand. I pray he finds rest during his deployment. After all, there are few days off in war.

With him arriving to his destination I have a mailing address for him. If you would like it, please contact me.

This morning we awoke to the news his FOB was attacked. Thank goodness for time differences and communication that he was safe.

Even though I entered this second deployment with a sense of peace doesn't mean there are no worries. The reality of war rattled us today.

And, to Clayton. We are grateful for communication, especially on days like these. There are so many people praying for you on a daily basis. Today, I'm sure God heard your name many more times as our church family offered prayers and thanks. We love you beyond words.

Flag Tie

I'm a little late posting this on the blog. I shared it on my Facebook page a couple of weeks ago. On Clay's last deployment Barry wore this Flag tie every Sunday. You can click on the post label "flag tie" and read the old posts on it.

And so, this is his attire, at least tie wise, until Clay returns home.

I am thankful for my sweet friend, Terrie and this gift. A "Wall of Truth" filled with scripture to turn to during this deployment. Thank you, Terrie and my friends from Sunday School that shared your favorite scriptures.

Faith, family and friends. What a wonderful combination!

And the updates begin

On this Veterans Day, we say THANK YOU, son, for your courage, service and sacrifice.

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As with the last deployment I will post updates here. We will have more email updates this time since his access to the internet will be a different set-up and he has a family at home to communicate with as well.

While I can't post details he hasn't arrived to his final location yet. That all takes time.

I am thankful to have talked to him last weekend and also received several emails since he left. I also take comfort when I see my daughter-in-law post her contact with him as those are real time updates.

I have prepared a new prayer card for this deployment. Feel free to download and share. Thank you for your prayers and support of our troops.

Download a PDF version.