Tuesday, November 6, 2012

We got news...

As you know, Daddy has been waiting for word on whether he would have to deploy, and would be gone from us for Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years and Valentine's Day.

Daddy got some news, and he told us



By the grace of God, his orders have changed, and our family will be together for the holidays. We thank each and every one of you for your support, positive thoughts and especially for your generosity of spirit in lifting us up in your prayers. We are so very grateful for this community, and for the many blessings we receive from Him, both directly and those given through the grace of love and of friendship.

I share with all of you,especially my friends who are suffering their own worries at this moment,  two songs that have brought me comfort, and our promise that our family will continue to lift each and every one of you in our prayers.






HIS POV:  
Things can change as quick as a flash of lightning in the service. I wish my comrades in arms a safe and sound deployment. I have been given the blessing of experiencing the holidays in full effect with my family and that is truly the blessing to many many prayers and we thank you all so very much for giving us so much needed support.Thank you all for your steadfast support of Lady June and myself during what has been a interesting year!

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    1. I know, right?! I'm over the moon, Conina. Thanks!

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  2. Yes!!!!!! I was hoping that you could all be together! Awesome.....so happy for your family :D

    ~Lucy

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  3. FANTASTIC !!! I have been thinking about your family so much lately. I'm so overjoyed for you at this moment !

    Love

    Wilma

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    1. Thanks, Wilma :D We are too! We haven't told the boys yet - get your earplugs!

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    1. Thank you so much, Tess. We're so grateful :)

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  5. That's great news! My husband's not in the service, but he has spent a few holidays in the hospital due to an ongoing health issue. It's always a relief when we can all be together for the holidays.

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    1. Thanks so much, Dana. I'm sorry to hear about your husband, and I hope he is doing better, and will be home for Christmas. (((hugs)))

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  6. That is great news! So happy for you guys!
    God Bless those that can't be with their families during the holidays so that we can be with ours!
    Emma

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    1. Thank you, Emma. Yes, I am acutely aware that his crew-mates won't be when we have been so blessed.

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  7. Wooooohooooo!!!!! Doing my happy dance for you! Thanks for sharing the songs - they are beautiful. Ward, will keep your comrades in arms in my prayers.

    Blessings,
    Cat

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    1. Thanks so much, Cat. I'm glad you liked the songs :) They have always been able to lift me up. We will, too, Cat. Thank you for your continued prayers and wishes (((hugs)))

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  8. I'm joining Cat, in the happy dance for you both :D I didn't wait to listen to the songs, they're loading now and I'll go back and listen. It will probably make me cry, but that's okay, they will be tears of joy.

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    1. Thanks my winged friend :) They always make me cry, but cleansing tears :)

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  9. YEA for you two - you four!!! I'm in on the Happy Dance!!! YEA!!! What a relief - especially during this holiday season. God is GOOD!

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    1. Thank you, Fiona. Indeed He is good. We are blessed and grateful!

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  10. This is the best news. Looks like your family got the best gift you could have gotten. I'm thrilled for you all.

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    1. So nice to see you, Jacquie! Thanks very much. Yes it is, we need nothing else :)

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  11. Wooohoo!!!!! I am so pleased to read this! Such wonderful amazing news! Now take a deep breath, and look forward to the holidays!!

    HUGS!!

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    1. Thanks, HisLilAngel. I'm still giggling too madly to breathe deeply ;) (((hugs)))

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  12. So very happy for you both, THAT IS SUCH WONDERFUL NEWS

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    1. Thanks so much, sunnygirl.It is most awesome news! We are so grateful :)

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  13. That is fantastic news, yay! I am so happy for you that your family will be together over the holidays. I have been thinking about you while you were waiting for news. Joining the happy dance!

    Ward - my thoughts and prayers are with your comrades for a safe deployment.

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    1. Thanks so much, Roz. We are feeling very blessed and very grateful.

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  14. OH I"m so happy for you - i actually got goosebumps all over as i read this post! Blessed Christmas to your family!

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    1. Thanks so much, Fondles. I did too, when he told me, and it was like all the air was sucked out of the room, but in a good way :) We wish you and yours a blessed Christmas as well!

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  15. Fantastic news, you must all be so delighted, my thoughts to those that will be away from their loved ones.

    x

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    1. Thanks so much, tori. I agree, no one should have to be away from their loved ones - ever.

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  16. Thrilled for you Ward and June!

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  17. I'm so happy to hear the good news, that is really wonderful!!!! *hugs*

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  18. I was praying and hoping! This is great news!

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    1. Thanks so much for your prayers and the hope - hope is always a wonderful thing. Sometimes we have to borrow some form our friends, so I thank you all for lending us some of yours :)

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  19. So happy for you and Ward. May it be a blessed time for both of you! (PS. Who Am I by Casting Crowns, is one of my favourite songs of all time)

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    1. M3, thanks so much! We wish that all of our friends are blessed as richly as we have been. (I LOVE that song, and I love that version, Talking Hands Ministry is amazing!)

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  20. That is wonderful news indeed. We are happy for you, and wish you the best family celebration time ever.

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    1. Thanks very much, OFM. We're very much looking forward to it!

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  21. I'm with Jacquie, you've received the best gift ever! KayLynn

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    1. Thanks so much, KayLynn. I could never wish for anything more :) It's perfect!

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  22. I just want to say a big huge thank you to everyone who has kept us in their thoughts and prayers through a somewhat extended hectic period. Your thoughts and prayers have made a difference and we thank you so much for your support! We love you guys, and offer our thoughts and prayers in return!

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