Still Waiting

Jim is still waiting for the paperwork so we can go to have him sworn in.  Chaplain Meeker confirmed that they are beginning to see  orders coming through since the HRC move.  We're hoping that the time frame won't end up around Thanksgiving.  Our friends at Ft Mead will be gone to visit family at that time so it may not work out to go up there.  You all already know that waiting is not my strongest asset :)  We know for sure Jim is going in January but we'd just like to have the process complete. 

I heard back from our pastor via email.  He said that he would like to have a "send off" for Jim but he will have to talk to the Elder's of our church first.  His sermon yesterday was amazing to say the least.  He has an incredible God given gift to share His word.  It was like being back 5 years ago when Jim first has his calling to Chaplaincy.  Pastor Steve spoke about listening to God and pretty much the same things he talked about back then. There are many others in our church who have had their own calling and have listened to what God has to say. 

I've "met" a couple of other Chaplain's wives through blogs.  One of these blogger's husband is going to be in school with Jim!!  We were really excited to be in touch with them.  Their process to the Chaplaincy has been exactly like ours. They are going to be stationed at Ft Hood for their first duty station which is where we "think" we will be going so this will be very cool!  At least I'll know someone there even if it's only via blogging and email. :)  It's amazing how many of the current Chaplains went through the same things that we all are now. 

Another Chaplain and his wife live in Alaska right now but are getting ready to move to Ft Jackson!!  Hmmmm...very small world!  They have been in Alaska for 6 1/2 years!!  I'm not sure how anyone can live there for so long.  I think I would go out of my mind.  The current temperature is -13 in Fairbanks right now. YUK.  The thought of Alaska causes me a bit of panic to tell you the truth.  I grew up in New England and loved the winter when I was a kid.  As I got older though the appeal of all that snow, slush, ice and mud lost it's flavor. 

Our long and winding road continues.  This is the adventure of a lifetime and we're excited to be on it!  I'll blog again when we hear something new if not sooner.