It's been quite a year while David has been gone. A couple weddings; a couple funerals; and three new babies in the family. Welcome Crista, Caitlyn, Jackson, Silas, and Ayana! Best Wishes and Congratulations Joel, Rollie, Mark & Melissa, Clint & Rachel, and Carlos & Nancy!! Goodbye Grandpa Skaff and Grandpa Carlson: my son-in-law, Nate said "goodbye" to both his grandpas within the space of two month! That was/is tough.
David's home. Currently my two favorite words (to steal Christine's line). He left February 10, 2009 and returned home February 9, 2010. I am filled with gratitude. I am proud and humbled at the same time. Excitement and relief combined. It is a wonderful feeling.
Thank you, David, for you consciencious service. Thank you for giving us all this past year of your life; the world is a better place because you are in it. (Read his blog for details of the year.) www.infantry34.blogspot.com
Thank you, God, for keeping my son safe. Thank you for the verse you gave to me last February for this year: "My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one." John 17:15
Thank you, Lord, for protecting David. Thank you for protecting all our children. That was your prayer; that is our prayer.
