Thursday, October 9, 2014

Jim's Training at JRTC

Jim in camouflage paint out in the field!

A picture through Jim's night vision goggles of a Chinook helicopter loading up soldiers.

And another Chinook with a sling loaded hummer.

Some of Jim's soldiers loading into a Chinook

Wild horses out at the base where Jim was stationed.

A wild stallion!

Soldiers writing down information at their mission brief.

Sunrise in the field!

Soldiers doing maneuvers as part of their training.

Tactical movements training.

Setting up positions and doing a mock casualty movement.

Medics practicing IV placement under night vision.


Jim's Sunday service with his stole and communion items.

Communion cup and bread (wafers).

Service set up.

Jim preaching




Another night of camouflage paint



Loading up vehicles and equipment to be shipped back to Fort Campbell by rail!

Jim handing out notes for a Bible study.


Jim writing down plans at a mission brief.

Another field service



Soldiers taking communion

Jim leading a Bible study back here at Fort Campbell in his battalion classroom.


Tuesday, October 7, 2014

From Day to Evening

As I left a leadership meeting for our upcoming deployment I felt unsettled about what will be ahead for our family.  Along the road I saw a distinct line between day and evening across the sky.  It was a beautiful effect and I was reminded that God has my days in his hand just as evening comes every day - there is a consistency in God's working and our future even if I don't know it! :)

A Boy in His Bouncer!




Margo's First Communion

Margo had her first communion since being baptized.  We wanted to wait until Jim could join us and we were finally able to partake as a family.  Margo was very excited but also reserved.  We are excited about the steps of faith that she is making.

Getting the elements from a Chaplain at our service at ChapelNext

Coming to her seat.

Praying with Daddy before taking communion.

Daddy holding Margo's hand.

Breaking the bread (wafer)

And eating the wafer.

Take the cup.