On another note... I will now try to do a quick re-cap of the past 4 months of my life...
June was a very sad month for me. I knew it was the last full month I got to spend with my husband before he leaves me for nine months. So on a happier not, Richard and I tried to spend every single second we could together and not take anything for granted. June was a bittersweet month...
Then the dreaded July came and on the 9th I had to say goodbye to the love of my life and let the Army have him for the next nine months. He is currently living in Afghanistan.
About a month late (August) I got to fly home to Georgia. Reuniting with my friends and family was great and still is. Since being home I haven't really done a whole lot.. Being without a car stinks and having to sit at home 95% of the time is a nightmare since back 'home' in Italy I was doing something just about everyday...
I do miss Italia very much but I miss my Army sisters even more... I miss having friends that are going thru what I am going thru... I miss having Bible studies every Friday... I miss going to PWOC every Tuesday... I miss my Chosen ladies and our random coffee dates at Ciao Cafe... I miss it all very much...
It is now September and we are 2 1/2 months down and 6 1/2 more months to go with this deployment and every day that passes is another day closer to him being in my arms again. Richard is doing very well over there and I have been very fortunate to be able to talk to him via Facebook and Skype. Thank the Lord for technology!! Since being gone however tragedy has come and gone many times... We have lost a few very brave soldiers and it breaks my heart to know that some mother, father, wife, son, daughter, brother, sister, and fellow soldier lost a loved one. I pray that God is with them each and every day and helps them find peace in knowing that they are in a much better place than we are.
Psalm 91 is my go-to chapter during this deployment. It's not only encouraging but it gives me hope and strength and most of all it helps my faith in God grow. I know that the Lord will cover Richard with his mighty wings and keep him safe. I know in my heart that He will bring him safely home to me. My God is a mighty and I thank Him so much for the peace of mind that He gives me everyday.
Lately I have been struggling with knowing how to prepare myself emotionally and spiritually for my upcoming mission trip to Jamaica. All I know to do as of right now is to pray that the Lord will guide me in the right direction and help me to know His will for me on this trip. I pray that I get everything He wants me to get out of this trip. For those of you who read this I ask you to please be praying for me. I just want to bless the Lord in all my works and praise Him in everything I do.
With His love,
Meagan
