He's Back...

Matt made it back home safe and sound yesterday!! He is doing well and very glad to be back. I tried to take some pictures of his homecoming but I was towards the back of the crowd and I could not see anything! It took me awhile to find even Matt when they dismissed their group, but I finally did! :) I just wanted to say a BIG thank you to everyone who keep Matt in their prayers while he was gone. I appreciate it more than you will ever know!

Just 5 Days to Go!!

These are pictures of Matt in Kuwait

5 more days and Matt will finally be home! He was originally scheduled to arrive tomorrow (the 25th) but of course things were delayed as usual. So, he will come home on the 29th now. We are both very excited and cannot wait to finally see each other again! I'm so thankful that God has brought us through these past 6 months. He provided me with great friends and a caring church family to keep me occupied during this time. I was also fortunate to be able to make two trips back home to California to see family and friends thanks to my parents! I miss all of you!!

Through each and every deployment I have endured, God has shown me priceless lessons. This deployment I learned how to fully put my trust in the Lord. God had closed a door at what seemed like an ideal opportunity for Matt's career with the Air Force. It was not a part of God's plan though and I had a very difficult time accepting that. However, through it all I learned that I am not in control of my life, but God is. I just need to trust him because he will see us through whatever circumstance we may be going through. As of right now we are still not sure where he wants us to go or what to do. I am not worried about it though because when you put your trust in God, he gives you an amazing peace and reassurance that everything will be alright. What an awesome God we serve!