our family's journey in military ministry (current abode: Ft. Lewis-McChord, WA)

Monday, January 30, 2012

Leaving Seaside, CA

In God's sovereign, perfect will, who never makes mistakes, and whose purposes are never thwarted distinctly had us reside in Seaside only from February to October.  While I won't go into all the details (we leave with God), I can say that I am proud of my husband.  He stood for truth and would not back down.  He was burdened for a fellow brother and loved him as he has been taught. Although not always perfectly, he was humble and always prayerful.  I know this...because I was with him day in and day out.  I LOVE this man and give THANKS to God for him.  
We've come to realize (and still learning) that trials are for our good and for God's purposes--we can thank Him. We can't see the full picture of what He is weaving, but we cling to Him in trust.  We miss those that we grew to love dearly...but take joy in eternal friendship.  We continue to pray and yet move forward in the Lord knowing that He is with us wherever we go.  May He use this experience, as sinful and wretched as we are, to help us further His kingdom in more ways than we can ever ask or imagine.  To Him be all glory!