And it begins...

Chris has left for his 15 months in Iraq. We got word yesterday morning that he was leaving and about 16 hours later he was on his way. Crazy! So needless to say yesterday was busy with last minute errands and packing. We spent the evening together just trying to soak in as much of each other and the boys as we could. Though it’s hard to be the ones left behind – I think this whole ordeal is incredibly heart wrenching for Chris. I can’t even begin to imagine what it must be like to have to leave my children for over a year. I think this may have been the hardest thing he’s ever had to do. So please pray for him. Pray for his safety and pray that God will give him the strength to get through this time away from his precious boys.

The boys and I are doing fine. I really feel God’s presence with us. God is so good to us – I feel completely covered in His Grace, Peace and Strength. He has given us what we need to get through this. We will continue to hold on to Him and in doing so – we will make it through.

Here are some pictures from last night! I’ll write more later, but I just wanted to let you all know so you could be praying for Chris. Thanks for your wonderful support!


Luke sat on Chris's duffel bag and said, "Bu-bye" over and over - he even started waving at Chris when he walked down the hall to find more items to stuff in his bags.


Nothing more American than a man in uniform and a football sweater....


Awwww!


How Chris really feels about going to Iraq...


I'll update more in the next few days!