I was hoping by now to be able to write about where we're going to be stationed in April when Jim finishes with CH-BOLC but that's not the case.
We are still waiting...again! I'm not quite sure why I'm so anxious lately. I suppose it's because of the unknown. We have been told that the papers for Jim's oath may not even come until right before he goes to school which would mean he will swear in when he gets there. I'm really hoping it doesn't happen that way. We would like to go have this done with our friends Michele and Dave in MD.
I know; It's God's timing and not mine.
Jim got an email last week that listed the email addresses of all the people that will be attending school with him. This is a great thing. It was sent out because of suggestions that Chaplains from some of the last classes had regarding making the journey to school and the Army easier. Jim started a facebook group for the class and then emailed everyone on the list inviting them to join. The group grew quickly in just one day but it's still only about half the class. We've now been able to be in touch with several of Jim's future classmates and their spouses.
Several of the Chaplains already have their orders and know where they'll be stationed in April. It seems that they were boarded in August or prior to August. Jim was boarded in September along with several other Chaplains that will be attending. They don't have their orders either so I suppose this is how it all goes. Chaplain Meeker told Jim last week that he "should" have orders within the next two weeks. HAHA...I think "2" is the magic number these days. We've been hearing that number quite often lately.
When I was working my paramedic job the magic number was also 2. Anytime we asked an intoxicated person how much they had to drink they would ALWAYS say "2 beers". At times I wanted to ask how big the bottom of the glass was or how many ounces were in the bottle!!
We have been trying to get things organized in the house. We don't want to wait until the last minute to get rid of the things we don't need. We have heard stories that some of the Chaplains have had to move within a day of finishing school. I sure hope that's not how it will go since that will leave me to do all the preparations alone. YIKES...that would be a nightmare.
We had a yard sale on Saturday...fun, fun, fun. I don't like doing those at all. I think we may have to do one more before we go though.
So our long and winding road continues. I pray that we will find out soon so I will feel a bit more at ease about moving.
My Last, at Last!
1 year ago
Denise,
ReplyDeleteWe're in the same boat, just on the National Guard side. On Facebook it has already been tough to see folks who have orders because we have been trying to figure out where God wants us for quite some time now, and we're to the point where we don't care, we just want to know! I'm waiting on my State Chaplain to tell me whether he will deploy me next spring when we all finish CH-BOLC--if not, then I will likely drop an active duty packet while we're in school so that I'm not unemployed as of April 10th. We know the anxiety all too well, and yes it is an unfortunate part of the Army. My only rational explanation for the way the chaplaincy takes its sweet time on our paperwork is to see if we're truly called to be a part of this ministry. Addie and I have been so frustrated at times that if we weren't called to this path, I think we might have said "the heck with it!" :) We're really looking forward to getting to know all of you this winter. God's grace and peace to you and your family. We'll be praying for God's will to be revealed for all of us in His timing--but preferably sooner rather than later!
Hey Dana, we are with you all the way here. I'm so excited for everyone that has orders and those who have taken their oath. At the same time I am wishing that could be us as well. We know it will come in time and as I have said, and need to remind myself, it is God's time and not mine!
ReplyDeleteJim and I felt the same way at times regarding just hanging it up when we got frustrated. Jim has know this is his calling for 5 years so it's been a long road.
Last we heard is from Chaplain Meeker is that "the rest of the class" is being scrolled right now. So, I suppose we all "should" know something in the next week or so.
I hope all went well for you today with your test. I have been praying for you.
We look forward to meeting you all as well. Have a blessed day!
Thanks so much Denise for all the prayers. I think this test went better than the last one. We'll see next week when we get the results...
ReplyDeleteI will be praying for Jim's process...my packet will (ahem, "should", lol) be submitted next week for the Guard boards in December. We'll all just have to wait and see, right? :) Until then, we'll be trusting that God will guide all of us through.
Grace and peace!