At the end of January, I briefly mentioned getting reading for some big changes, but I didn’t give any details at the time. Well, it’s finally time to make the announcement because it’s “military” official. Marine Corps Nomads (pending medical clearance for the family) is heading to Japan.
Yes, it’s a huge and unexpected change for us as this was not in our plans. We’ve been slowly starting the process of getting ready as we awaited confirmation of orders. This duty station, while affording many new opportunities, was not something that we really wanted for a variety of reasons, but we’re trusting the Lord’s plan for our lives. We’re truly feel blessed by the out pouring of prayers from friends and family.
We do not have a firm date for the move as there is a lot involved with the moving process. As I stated, we all need to get clearances – including medical clearance to head over there. Even the pups need to get medical clearances and go through a quarantine period. We already submitted our regular passport paperwork. Later, we’ll need to apply for our no-fee (military) passports. (The regular passports are for normal travel while the no-fee passports are for military travel.) My “to-do” list is growing as I read, research, and prepare for the up-coming move.
I keep reminding myself as I’m researching that I need to breath and trust the Lord to supply all of our needs. He will take care of us. While this doesn’t mean there won’t be hardships, it does mean that He will have our backs. I am so thankful for all those prayers on our behalf because we know that prayers do make a difference.
This past year has been a bit of a roller-coaster ride, and I was hoping that we’d be getting off with the start of the new year. Alas, that was not to be. The roller-coaster ride continues. Thankfully, we know the Lord will keep us on track even if it’s a crazy ride at times.
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. ~I Thessalonians 5:18~
Wow! Keep praying and trust God! Do you know how long you will stay there?
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It’s a 3 year tour.
wow!! what a big change for you all
praying that the Lord will indeed provide for you in each and every little (and big) needs
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We are in Okinawa and we LOVE it! It’s truly an experience.
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Wow – what a change! Can’t wait to hear what God has planned for you!
Wow, that IS a big change!! Sounds scary- and exciting too though!! I can’t wait to see all the things you are able to explore there!!
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I’ll miss your posts about the desert, but am looking forward to learning about someplace I don’t know. Blessings to you all as you prepare home and heart to go.
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Sounds exciting! I look forward to your posts about Japan.
This is my first visit to your blog. I found you through a book review you posted on Raising a Modern Day Princess.
I just want to encourage you as you prepare to move to Japan. My family is also nomadic, although not active military. We are nearing the end of 2 years in Taiwan. It is not a place I would have ever chosen and yet it has been a great experience; not without challenges, but not to be missed. We are confident it was God’s plan for us to be here as I’m sure you know it is God’s plan for you to go to Japan. Knowing it was God’s will has carried us through the rough patches and filled us with deep thankfulness in the good times.
Acts17:26 …..He determined the times set for them, and the exact places where they
should live.
God Bless you in your journey.