Another Extended Vacation
I once heard in a song that if you wanted to hear God laugh, tell him all your plans. For a minute there I thought I had things somewhat figured out. Then I received an E-mail that changed my life and the future of my family in an instant. As of next month, I'm being deployed to Afghanistan. I will become a member of an Embedded Training Team, or ETT. This is a small group of around 12 to 16 men who live with and train an Afghan Battalion or "Kanduk". So I guess it goes to show that we really aren't in control at all are we? Who woulda thunk, LOL. What's really weird is that I'm not angry, I'm not scared, I'm actually some what excited. There is yet another opportunity to go to another "world" and help people. This time I hope that while doing it, I can bring glory to God. For it is because of God that I breathe. I pray that I will constantly remember that wherever I am, there I am; and as such I should do all I can to bring glory to God. I train hard, fight harder, and live strong. All glory be to God. May my life be a blessing to him. I pray his mercy will continue and return me to the ones I love, Amen.
posted by Skillen | 15:27
2 Comments:
I've had a really hard time dealing with this, this time. I was very angry, upset and not really rational regarding your re-deployment. I know it's not the first time you've gone, and maybe that's my problem. What more do they want from you and your family? Just how much do you have to give before they're satisfied? It really pisses me off! I'm sorry. Maybe I shouldn't feel this way, but enough already!!
I love you, and always support you and your co-workers for what you do in the name of freedom.
Hey, umm, maybe you should give an update on this, don't you think so?
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