Wow... it's finally over (or is it just the beginning?) My time in Kuwait has come to an end. The unit threw me a very nice Farewell Party tonight. It was bittersweet. I've made so many friends here and can only hope I've been half as much of a blessing to them as they've been to me. I'm going to miss this.
On the other hand, I am so excited to see my family. April tells me the boys are bouncing off the walls in anticipation of seeing their dad. Even little Noah apparently knows something is up. I just hope he remembers me.
The weather here has made quite the change. Humidity has arrived. I recognized something was different when I returned from Afghanistan, but it wasn't as pronounced until today. We've had 110+ degree temperatures with 90%+ humidity. It's like walking in soup. Before it was just hot. Now it's ridiculously sticky.
I've had a roller coaster ride that I'll still be processing months from now. I've made good friends. Seen two theaters of war. Landed on gravel airstrips. Witnessed the spiritual hunger in our Soldiers. Grieved with a unit losing a buddy to suicide. Was able to intervene and keep another service member from taking their life.
I certainly havn't been perfect, but God in His grace is willing to use broken vessels. At the end of the day, it's all about Him. To God be the glory, great things He has done!
The Wandering Chaplain
2 Timothy 4:7
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