My Love

Because we love them, we do all that we can to make their lives better. Our soldiers mean the world to us. I know that I will do anything in my power to make this deployment just a little bit better for my husband.  I would hope that the families and friends of all the soldiers take care of them while they are deployed with letters and packages, phone calls and Skype conversations. It brings tears to my eyes to know that this isn't the situation though. There are some soldiers over seas who have never received a letter. That is about to change! 

 

The Silent Ranks
By This Website

I wear no uniforms, no blues or whites,
But I am in the Army cause I am his wife.
I'm in the ranks that are rarely seen,
I have no rank upon my shoulders.
Salutes I do not give.
But the military world is the place where I live.
I'm not in the chain of command, Orders I do not get.
But my husband is the one who does, this I can not forget.
I'm not the one who fires the weapon, who puts my life on the line.
But my job is just as tough. I'm the one who's left behind.
My husband is a patriot, a brave and prideful man.
And the call to serve his country not all can understand.
Behind the lines I see the things needed to keep this country free.
My husband makes the sacrifice, but so do our kids and me.
I love the man I married. Soldiering is his life.
But I stand among the silent ranks known as the Army Wife.

This is for all of the spouses out there of someone in the military. Military husbands are hardly ever mentioned or given credit. But they are out there, and they endure the same thing that military wives do! Thank you all for supporting the troops!!! 

Romans Road

My husband and I decided that tonight I would write about the Romans Road to Salvation. He used to have it in his Bible, but over the course of the deployment it worked its way to an unknown place.

First, you have to realize that God loves you.
        John 3:16 says, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." 
The Lord loves each and every one of us so much, that He died in our place.

Second, you must realize that every one is a sinner. Beginning in the Garden of Eden, when that bite of apple was taken and Adam and Eve disobeyed the Lord, we are sinners. It is human nature, no one can escape sin.
       In Romans 3:23, the Bible says, "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God."
 Third, you must realize that there is a price to be paid. The Lord told Adam and Eve that because she took a bite from the forbidden fruit, that the wages of sin are death. It is evident that each of us will die, no one lives on forever. We will die a human death because we are sinners.
      Romans 6:23 says, "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

Next, you must realize that Jesus Christ died to pay the price for your sin. It is because He loves us, that he died for our sins.
       The Bible tells us in Romans 5:8 that, "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us."

God gave His only begotten son so that I could have the gift of eternal life, and so that you can too. I just can't even imagine. We have so much to be thankful for!

Now that you know that the Lord loves you even though you are a sinner, and He died in your place (and mine) so that we can go to heaven and have an eternal life, you must ask the Lord, Jesus Christ, to be your savior. You must claim His promise of eternal life.
         In Romans 10:13, the Bible reads, "For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." 
This is an open ended gift. Any one can call upon the Lord, even if you've made mistakes in the past. God is a forgiving God.

I pray that this will touch the lives of many people and that all glory and honor will go to the Lord. If you were to die today, right now, do you know where you are going? Praise the Lord, I know that I am going to heaven. But if this is not the case for you, then I pray that you will take the time to ask the Lord into your life. Repent from your sins. Don't wait another minute, tomorrow isn't guaranteed.
   

This One's for the Girls

For the soldier's wives, fiance's, girlfriends, and every one else who is left behind when our soldiers have to leave.... It's not easy to be "A Soldier's Wife." No body said it would be. But I tell you what, it is one of the most rewarding, gratifying decisions I have ever made. While my husband is away, I rely on first, the Lord, but also friends and family. I am very blessed that my husband has such a great group of friends here at home who have adopted me as family. Most of them are in the military as well, and I have really clicked with the girlfriends and wives who know exactly what I am going through. I believe that it is important to have a group of friends who will not only support you in the hard times, but who are experiencing the same things.

Women, it is our job to motivate our soldiers. We are to be the "moto girl" that loves and supports them unconditionally. When they are down and wanting to be home, we have to let them know that yes, we are missing them, but we are ok. Being optimistic has made this deployment so much easier. Look for the good in every situation. The Bible promises us that God won't give us any more than we can handle, with His help. 1 Corinthians 10:13 says "There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." The Lord is faithful to us even though we continue to sin. He has promised us that He will be there, He will give us a way out. When you put your faith and trust in Him, life has a meaning.

I have also found that writing letters and emails help out a lot. Sending care packages is always fun too. What ever it is that you do, stay strong. One of my husband's Sergeants told him that "the soldier is only as strong as the home front," and I believe that 100%. We are to be their inspiration and their motivation, and with the Lord's help, anything is possible. When you, yourself are feeling down, turn to the Bible, turn to your friends, and remember that you are important!

Purpose

God has given every person a reason to live, a purpose. It is easy to get down on yourself and question why? Why am I here? What is the point? What am I supposed to be doing? However, if you turn to the Lord for these answers and pray about them, He will answer your prayers. There is never a prayer left unanswered. I like the country song, "Unanswered Prayers", HOWEVER the bible tells us that God answers EVERY prayer! When you think that you are not getting an answer from Him, it may be that His answer is "not right now", or "I have something else for you." If things are not going exactly as you planned them, maybe that is because God has something better. I love the saying, "If you want to hear God laugh, tell him your plans." Our Lord sure has a sense of humor :) I found this poem in the Chicken Soup for the Christian Teenage Soul book, it is called "Believe in Me", by Amy Allamino.

Believe in Me

It's hard to say that you're okay,

In the midst of hurt and strife.

You seek and find and persevere,

Through every stage of life.

You wonder what the future holds,

How successful you will be.

But you often fail to tell yourself,

"I believe in me."

You seek to find acceptance,

You conform to their new ways.

You lose hold of your values,

And slowly drift astray.

Your passion soon becomes,

Something very hard to see.

Again you fail to tell yourself,

"I believe in me."

You search for joy and happiness,

But somehow come up short.

You didn't seek God's will this time,

Or wait for his report.

He wanted you to ask Him,

"What is it that I need?"

So simple was the answer,

"Just believe in me."

So when you are questioning yourself, or when you are questioning what you should be doing with your life. Whether you are having hard times or not, the answer is simple. Look to Jesus Christ-- believe in yourself, and believe in the Lord!

Hometown Fame

One of the girls I went to high school with has written this amazing song, called,

This Day
Why are you going away?
Will I ever see you again?
I never thought this day, would come.
Did you even think of me,
When you signed your name on the sheet?
I never thought this day would come.

And when you're over seas,
I'll be down on my knees,
Begging and pleading come back home.
Because with out you,
I'm alone!

If I wrote you every day,
Would you throw the letters away?
Will I ever really know
How you feel?
Will you forget my name?
All the memories that we made?
Will I ever really know how you feel?

And when you're over seas,
I'll be down on my knees,
Begging and pleading... come back home.
Because with out you,
I'm alone!


Is there time to say
Goodbye?
I will promise not to cry...

And when you're over seas,
I'll be down on my knees,
Begging and pleading come back home.

And when you're over seas,
I'll be down on my knees,
Waiting for you to come back home.
Because without you,
I'm alone!

I will always think of you,
As my first love,
That's the truth!
Never thought this day would come.


I thank the Lord that I have my husband and he knows how I feel about him. This is a great song, and I know that there are so many people out there who go through feelings like this when someone they care about joins the military. It can be really hard, but through it all, you have to realize that the Lord has a plan for each of our lives. When they sign those papers, they are signing up to protect our freedoms and they are going to better themselves. There are ups and downs in the military, but all things are possible through Christ!

Inspiring our Troops

It is on my heart to start writing posts that might help to inspire those who are down, or in need of some inspiration. I know that being deployed is hard for our troops, and what better way to support them, then to give them a little something to read. Even if just one person sees this, then my goal will be accomplished. I pray that the Lord will use me and that I will plant some seeds in the lives of others. I pray that I will be a testimony to those who need the Lord, and that He will be the one who is glorified through this. Jesus gave His life for us in dying on the cross for our sins. I deserve to burn in hell because I am a sinner, but Jesus died for my sins and the sins of every other person.

I have a journal that I started writing a long time ago with all my favorite poems, bible verses, and sayings. I am on a mission to find that tonight. I know it is here some where. I have moved so many times in the past couple of years, but I am pretty sure it is in this room somewhere. If not, then I will do this the old fashion way and break out my bible... Which is not a problem at all, it's one of my most favorite books! There is nothing that the Bible doesn't know. God sure knows how to write one heck of a book. It truly is the book of life!!!

So my thoughts for the day: Indulge in your Bible, even if you just read a few verses. Find something that inspires you!

The Bible

When I am tires, the Bible is my bed;

Or in the dark, the Bible is my light;

When I am hungry, it is a vital bread;

Or fearful, it is armor for the fight;

When I am sick, 'tis the healing medicine;

Or lonely, thronging friends I find therein.

If I would work, the Bible is my tool

Or play, it is a harp of happy sound.

If I am ignorant, it is my school;

If I am sinking, it is solid ground.

If I am cold, the Bible is my fire;

And wings, if boldly I aspire. 

Should I be last, the Bible is my guide;

Or naked, it is rainment, rich and warm.

Am I imprisoned, it is ranges wide;

Or tempest-tossed, a shelter from the storm

Would I adventure, tis a gallant sea;

Or would I rest; it is a flowery lea.

-Dr. Amos R. Wells