March is here!

I can't believe that March is here and the deployment is almost over. We made it. I truly, on some days, didn't think we would survive. This has been the hardest thing I've even gone through. But I am so thankful that God has used this trial to strengthen us individually and as a family. We have so much to be thankful for.

I am counting down the days but it seems that the last few weeks are the hardest....does the time stand still? I swear some times I look at the clock and it hasn't even moved.

But I do know it's coming because we are going through the motions of wrapping things up. I have already received a 42 lb Tuff Box that Dee shipped home of things he doesn't have room to bring home. I have ordered Welcome Home signs! We are searching for Dee a job for when he gets home, completes the two schools he has. (hoping to start a job in September) It is stressful not to know your future....but I do know this. God knows our future and he will not let us fall completely on our face as long as we stay faithful and trust HIM.

Thank you all for supporting Dee and our family these past 15 months. It's been a journey, not one I want to repeat anytime soon, but neither the less, a journey to grow through. I don't know how I personally could have survived this time without a loving family, excellent friends and a good church home. Thank you for sending Dee emails, cards, care packages etc. But most of all, thank you for praying for his safety. Continue to do so for a little while longer. Let's get these guys home.

Remember, if though our GA soldiers (48th) will all be home by mid April, there are 1000's of other soldiers that still need your prayers. Don't forget them. Some from the 48th paid the ultimate sacrifice and we need to remember and continue to pray for the other soldiers still fighting for our freedom and keeping us safe on the homefront.

Love you all!
Lori