Life as a military family is never dull. Nope… It’s always filled with interesting twists and turns that keep you on your toes.
When we learned that there was the possibility that we’d be receiving orders to Okinawa, Japan, our family groaned as this was not in our plans. There was still the chance that we’d be sent somewhere else, so we just let things be. Then, we found out that we were indeed receiving orders there, so my mindset completely changed. It appeared that our plans were not the Lord’s plans. I had to embrace this new reality and get the ball rolling. I researched and started all the paperwork – oh… the paperwork…. We began to make plans and look for fun things to do while over there, so we’d have activities to look forward to after we settled into our new home.
Today, it all came to a screeching halt when D’s medical screening here lead to him being denied medical clearance at this end. This was one of our concerns from the beginning when we learned of the possible orders. We weren’t sure how we could be sent overseas given D’s current medical situation, but the orders were being issued anyway. We said, “okay”, and went with the flow as much as possible. Yet, here we are, having jumped through a bunch of military hoops already, facing the very thing that we thought could be a problem.
The doc told him that it didn’t make much sense for Munchkin and I to continue on with our medical/overseas screening, so we’re cancelling some appointments. We’ll continue to make sure we’re good to go if yet another twist comes our way, but for now, the paperwork is being set aside. The cleaning/purging will continue as we don’t know if we’ll end up with a crazy surprise of still being sent overseas not matter how unlikely, orders to another duty station, or just staying here longer. I figure it never hurts to keep clearing out unneeded items.
The only thing that is certain right now is that although all we can see right now is a bunch of pieces that don’t seem to fit together, the Lord is in control and He can see the completed picture.
I like your photo 🙂
and yep He is indeed in control
praying you wont be in limbo too long
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Hang in there, my friend. I’m not the most patient person, I don’t know that I would have your grace and composure. At least you’re all together, so you’ll be “home” now matter what your address will be.
Thanks for all you go through for “we the people”.
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Praying for you. His ways are best! Trusting in Him to lead, guide, and provide. Will be anxious to hear just what He has in store for you! ♥
Praying,
Katie
Isaiah 55:8-11
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God is always in control…I remind myself of this all the time in this crazy life we serve as military wives. We are getting ready to kiss our soldier good-bye for a year. It’s going to be hard and weird and while he’s gone…I’ll be spending time doing what I normally do with the kids, what HE normally does with the kids AND purging/cleaning for our upcoming move. Yes, we’ll be moving within 30 days of him returning home. 😉 No idea where although places have been thrown our direction as possibilities, one of which I do NOT want. Sigh. But that place may be in God’s plan.
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One of my friends says, “Nothing like changes to keep you on your knees!” Praying continued peace for you!
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