Tears, Tears, and More Tears

Well, we officially have 1 month down for this deployment. Lance has been stateside in IN since October training. It wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be because I knew I would be seeing him at Thanksgiving.

We picked him up Wednesday in Charleston, WV and spent Thanksgiving at Lance's parents. It was so great seeing him and getting to spend time with him! We got to do a little Christmas shopping for the kids and had a mini Christmas for him before he left. He enjoyed one day of hunting and lots of good food! It went by too fast. We took him back to the airport on Saturday. Wow, that was tough! Taylor and I cried so hard. I think I was crying harder, because she knew she was saying goodbye to her Daddy for a while. It does surprise me though, that she still hasn't asked when he is coming back.....I am sure she will ask soon.

So Happy to See Daddy!

We headed home, back to NC today. It was great getting back home and turning on our Christmas tree and just spending quality time...three three of us. Lance leaves to Egypt this week. Please pray for a safe trip and arrival.

Well, here I go again. It has been almost 2 years since my lost post, but I am going to try to stay on top of things this time! So much has happened in the last two years! The Lord has been very good! I am going to just give a quick update on on family...

~Lance

Lance graduated from seminary with his M Div and works for Corporate Chaplains of America and is also a National Guard Chaplain. He loves his job and sharing the gospel with the people he works with. He says it doesn't even feel like a job! We have spent many nights praying for many people. I love being a Chaplain's wife! Lance will be deploying in September for about a year. This is our first deployment, so I know we will need lots of prayers!

~Ashley

I just completed my 9th year of teaching. It has flown by so fast! It's been an amazing journey, but so many things in education has changed. It makes me sad to see where public education is going. The Lord opened some new doors for me at the end of this year. I had the opportunity to apply for an Instructional Technology Specialist position in the county and got the job! I am really excited to start this new journey on August 1st!!

~Taylor

Taylor just turned 7 on June 14th! My little girl is growing up so fast! She is the sweetest and most caring little girl. She has done an amazing job in her first two years of school and really enjoyed going to the school Mommy worked at. With my job change, Taylor will be changing schools. She will be attending Metrolina Christian Academy. She is excited and nervous at the same time. Prayers for her as she adjusts to this new school!

~Garrett

My wild, 2 year old, Mommy's boy! He loves to play and do whatever big sister is doing! He is all boy and it takes everything we have to keep up with him. We love him to death and he is excited that Taylor will be at his school with him :)

This is just a little update on our family! Like, I said, I hope to keep up with this blog for family and friends especially with Lance deploying!