Sunday, July 2, 2006

Sundays are good days and bad. Bad, because I think about your "free" time and wonder if you are homesick. I realize that it was also a Sunday when we gave you to the Marines. But also, it is a good day because we have completed week two and it is the day we go to church and our support framework of friends is strong and everyone knows where you are and they inquire about you.

This Sunday is especially more exciting because the church is celebrating the 4th, our country's independence and with that all veterans, now serving or retired wear their uniforms and we honor them as they march into the service. The choir sings a song honoring all branches of military. Is it just me or did they save the best for last? The Marines!! I think the Marines have the best looking uniforms of them all. My heart soars with pride as the choir crescendo to the end. When the service ends it is with us all singing "God Bless America" as a huge American flag is raised behind the choir. It is a moving experience. Not unlike programs we have had before but it is now more moving than ever with Tim serving under "old glory"!

We go to lunch as a group as we do often. You are missed at the table. Josh tries to lighten the mood with his usual silliness. It falls a little short when Tim is not around to give a comeback.

I am praying for you.

Please write more.

Thank you God for keeping him safe this week. Please continue. Please keep your eye on my sparrow.