tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post7725407337191387179..comments2024-03-24T04:36:16.110-08:00Comments on Courageous Joy: "What Are You Doing When You Retire?"DeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-10832151444151660032014-11-23T18:00:08.736-09:002014-11-23T18:00:08.736-09:00PS- we totally understand!
PS- we totally understand!<br />Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054888725603183006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-27911246669940357372014-11-23T17:58:22.362-09:002014-11-23T17:58:22.362-09:00The majority of our friends who did not walk right...The majority of our friends who did not walk right into a GS position went through several positions before they settled. Be aware then tends to be a bit of a letdown as well, which is something we never expected. We expected sheer elation ;)<br /> Have you thought of moving whatever stuff you have left to Texas and purchasing a small house there for your Texas kids to live in for a bit? Since Texas does not have income tax- and you will probably lose that Alaska residency when you leave the service - it might be a happy medium. You could have a place to stay for visiting (and invest in) while living in Japan. Texas is where some of our best military hospitals are as well....<br /><br /> God has a plan. He will lead you to it and through it. You know you will have a large following praying for every step! Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054888725603183006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-80310634971893236162014-11-23T05:17:23.741-09:002014-11-23T05:17:23.741-09:00Thanks for your prayers all. Thanks for your prayers all. DeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-86336970837892115642014-11-21T15:47:52.746-09:002014-11-21T15:47:52.746-09:00Praying for clear answers for your family. Retirem...Praying for clear answers for your family. Retirement is an exciting yet scary time in the life of a military family. <br />Be certain you have all the details about HHG; I know there is a limit to how many years you have for them to do that final move. Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08739029410584701609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-14653568696238428412014-11-21T15:31:08.613-09:002014-11-21T15:31:08.613-09:00LOVE U TWO & ARE SO PROUD OF YOU TWO!
That sa...LOVE U TWO & ARE SO PROUD OF YOU TWO!<br /><br />That said...your friends above are wise each in their special way.<br /><br />All we can say is that we DO understand your LOVE for the people God has put on your hearts. <br /><br />We just want to say pray for them always which at times even breaks your hearts.<br /><br /><br />AND, know without a shadow of a doubt that the Lord God will lead one step at a time and it will not matter when HE moves your age. HE will provide needed funds etc.<br /><br />Dad/I sometimes look at Celila, Marge & Laura & think..... God we love what you are having us do but ........ We are happy though.<br /><br />Kids, it will all come to your minds and fall into place when it is suppose to.<br /><br />love you two, proud of you two and definitely praying for you two AND YOUR FAMILY.<br /><br />you could always park over our iris plants, (they are moveable), where dad longs to put his RV someday. :):):):):):)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01148823550500873581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-66133845110314947662014-11-21T14:19:48.169-09:002014-11-21T14:19:48.169-09:00I love you all and will pray for you. And I will ...I love you all and will pray for you. And I will be sad for you to arrive after we leave. Yet I know God has a plan, and he is faithful. <br /><br />And I want to let you know, it is possible to sell everything. We're doing it for our trip back home. Moving without the military is so expensive, so we're mailing back what we can, may try to freight a few items that are too big for mail and are sentimental and valuable. Otherwise, it's all up for sale. Our house is coming apart. =)Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02904973955209576621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-61067815816622886372014-11-21T08:09:48.597-09:002014-11-21T08:09:48.597-09:00As I read through all of your comments and concern...As I read through all of your comments and concern for Japan , I can say my heart was ruined in Japan too! I think its funny to think we met you all after our first tour to Okinawa and we were ready to talk EVERYONE who would listen into moving there ! Then God blessed us with a second tour there to which I cried and cried when it was time to return to America. I will ray with you for God to unveil his plan to you all ! The Mission to the World group has a LOT of church plants starting in the Tokyo area and there is MUCH work to be done in Japan .Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14306156655099005133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-80825366989726380322014-11-21T06:24:16.973-09:002014-11-21T06:24:16.973-09:00Not to be trite and sound like I'm just passin...Not to be trite and sound like I'm just passing off your concerns but I pray for the Lord's supernatural comfort and peace for your hearts and minds as you wait on His plan for you to unfold. I'm so excited for you and Mike and your family...the Lord's got something really amazing planned.<br />Patty HoughPatty Houghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624167194104507761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-72823699400063239402014-11-21T06:16:02.502-09:002014-11-21T06:16:02.502-09:00Have you looked at jobs at the American Embassy? ...Have you looked at jobs at the American Embassy? If it is not a high risk country(which I do not tink it is) you will live in the community blending in with them. (as best as you can) You would get the SOFA or dipolmatic status. Then venture from there. I wish you the best.<br />Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07494979932735756944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-47353376886755762422014-11-21T05:58:04.200-09:002014-11-21T05:58:04.200-09:00Thank you for graciously sharing your thoughts. W...Thank you for graciously sharing your thoughts. Waiting on God - He has moved on your hearts & will open doors when the time is right. The steps of a righteous man are ordered of the Lord - I know you know that well.<br />It is His calling & He is faithful. When the time is right He will tell you. Blessings to you & your family.<br />Love you guys. EvEvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09066116068096205626noreply@blogger.com