Kim and my Hobbit Hole friends,Wow! How do I begin? A short time ago I received an incredible knife and letter. I was actually out of town for a few days for a conference (I think?) and when I got home my wife told me, “You got this awesome knife in the mail from the Hobbit Hole!” I’m sitting here reading the letter again and the same chills just ran up and down my back just as I’m sure they did the first time I read this letter.
I am speechless accept to say, “Thank you.” I am overwhelmed by your generosity and heartfelt support. What an incredible knife! A few weeks ago, we went to the field, and I had on my vest (that carries all of your ammo pouches, etc. though for me they are usually filled with a Bible and candy) and clipped to the outside of my vest was my other Hobbit Hole folding knife. One of my superiors asked we, “Chaplain, what are you going to do with that knife stick somebody?” I laughed and said, “Hopefully I won’t have to stick anything accept for an MRE.” Some of the paratroopers get a kick out of seeing their Chaplain with a knife.
The last couple of weeks I have had the privilege of showing several paratroopers the incredible knife that you sent. Their response was always something like, “Wow, that is an awesome knife!”
I cannot express how appreciative and grateful that I am for all of you. Thank you for your generous support and encouragement for myself and the Renegades. Most of all, thank you for your prayers.
May God bless and keep you as we celebrate the birth of God’s Son, Jesus!
Merry Christmas,
"Renegade Chaplain"
Chaplain, 307th FSB
82D Airborne Division
And more news, from his wife:
Merry ChristmasWe have great news! We are moving to Vicenza - Italy in June for 3 years. Our family is so excited about the move & the many opportunities there. We will be 45 minutes from Venice, 3 hours from Milan, 3 hours from Florence, 1 hour from Verona, & 4 hours by train from Rome. [The Chaplain] will be "going out of town" when we get there for 6 months.