‘Disturb us, Lord,’ Sir Francis Drake prayed. Deployment is definitely a disturbance! Not one many of us would specifically ask for, mind you. But what a worthy goal to keep in mind — to navigate life’s upsets with ‘strength, courage, hope, and love.’ I have set aside this space to journal my way through my husband’s deployment. May these reflections give hope to anyone facing a horizon pushed back farther than they can see. Oh, to look to that horizon in faith and dare to prove the promises of God in every disturbance that comes our way!
- Day 176 of 188
In less than two weeks, Lord willing, we will welcome … - Day 149 of 188
This season of Remembrance has been characterized more by forgetfulness … - Day 107 of 188
John came home for a couple of weeks of leave … - Day 62 of 188
Some days are easy…until they’re not. Some days I wake … - Day 55 of 188
My 16 year old daughter rather insightfully pointed out to … - Day 40 of 188
I remember the feelings of panic and overwhelm that used … - Day 12 of 188
I didn’t feel like walking in the rain last night … - Day 9 of 188
The other day, I opened the closet by the back … - Day 1 of 188
No, I will not be updating this diary daily! But … - Firming up My Flabby Faith
Our family is facing my husband’s first longterm deployment this … - Hot Coffee and Strong Love
So it begins. My husband and I have not been …