Mike was given Monday and Tuesday off. These are sort of “reward” days for all the 14-18 hour days he’s put in over the last two months. {G}
It is nice to have him around home. He slept in. We got started on school. He went for a run, got dressed and went to base for a retirement ceremony. The problem with being military is that you, or those you form relationships with, are constantly moving. Tim H. has been the boy’s (youth) Sunday School teacher since we got here. They formed a strong relationship and respect for each other during the Christmas Play Preparations. The high school youth were in charge of the play and Josiah (being the oldest) was named the leader of the pack. {G} Josiah, Jamin and Jared drove up to base to attend the retirement ceremony as well.
I held down the fort with the little ones. I had quite a bit of extra time to be in the Word and in prayer today. That was great.
The day ended with Mike, Stacia and I attending Tim’s retirement dinner at Zentners. It was fun to have some adult socializing time. Retirements are always bitter-sweet. This is a good one, in that Tim already has a job lined up and is moving “seamlessly” into the civilian workforce. Most military members earn two retirements (military and civilian) before their “true retirement”.
It sure doesn’t look like we did much today but I’m exhausted! {g}I guess some days are like this. Oh, received notice that two more of my books have been requested on Paperback Swap….that means I can order two more free books. {G} I also wrote the March edition of our women’s ministry (PWOC) newsletter in the early a.m.
Josiah arrived home safely....closes again tomorrow night.
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