Mission Complete

(January) How did we survive our 205 day deployment? 

Some days we floundered, fighting back fears and tears. But, oh the sweetness of God's gracious provision ruled! The influence of Christ in our squadron purified so much of the potential for pain. God kept Boyce's eyes from evil and my tongue (some days more than others) from speaking harm. The children and I have great joy in reuniting with our leader. Lucy flirted and giggled at Boyce across the dinner table after Wade proclaimed his love repeatedly and Elec declared, "Taking Daddy home with us is the best thing ever!"

Looking ahead, we do not know what lies before us. But, we have a greater understanding of the joy that will be ours when the fullness of time has come and we hear:

“It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End. To the thirsty I will give water without cost from the spring of the water of life. Those who are victorious will inherit all this, and I will be their God and they will be my children." Revelation 21:6-7

Hallelujah. Our God reigns.