My husband is in the Air Force Reserves as a chaplain's assistant. He's hoping to get his master's of divinity while serving and become a chaplain someday himself. He'll be *very* good at that job. He has such a great and humble heart toward those who serve in the military.
Following are some letters I want to keep for my children:
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Hi Tim,
I just received your e-mail and I was delighted! I can't tell you how happy I am to have you aboard; your initiative and leadership are most welcome by me and Ch. Kelly. I look forward to my return to the Wing and the chance to work with you.
Fr. Rick
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Hi Sweetie,
I sent a memo to the Chaplains and Father Rick sent this response. I hope I can serve in a way that truly makes him feel blessed!
I love you!
Tim
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Dear Tim,
*snort*
You aren't telling me anything new! Remember, I knew you long before this chaplain did, and he doesn't know just how fortunate he is to have a man with your initiative, leadership skills, enthusiasm, and just plain heart to be working for him. Wait till he knows you a little longer. He's going to feel more of the same but 10 times more.
I know. I know. You think I'm pouring it on because I'm your wife and I'm blind.
I've never lied to you tho, and you know that God knows I'm right.
You know, we all just think we are a pile of dog messy because we spend our lives with well meaning people putting us down all the time in the name of telling the truth and making sure we don't get too big for our britches.
The truth is, we are all very well aware of what is wrong with us. Having that emphasized just makes us into a bunch of fearful weenies.
Part of being humble is knowing the truth of who we are when we stand before God. Not much without Him, but with Him, our gifts just shine.
"...unless you are like one of these..."
Ever notice how a four year old will bring you something he makes and tell you, "I'm good at doing this kind of stuff" or a five year old girl will say, "I'm pretty. My daddy told me so."
Ever hear an adult talk like that?
We lose so much when we lose that confidence in our Father.
But since we are one, I will be the half to have that confidence in the Father for you and about you. I think you are so...so...just so absolutely wonderful!
I love you,
Shurleen
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