We got our "good bye" call tonight. Our nephew is leaving tomorrow or Wednesday. He said he is an alternate tomorrow but on for sure this Wednesday. Please keep him covered in prayer. I didn't think it was going to be this hard on us, since we're only aunt and uncle. He is a B1 Bomber and can’t tell us where he is going. He said we would hear about it soon, whatever that means.
Just some notes about our wonderful nephew so you'll know who you are praying for.
His dad (brother-in-law) took him to an air show in St. Louis when he was a little boy. At that point, he knew what he wanted to do with his life. He dedicated his young life to his studies and athletics. He was Missouri state champ in the 2 mile and 1 mile run. He graduated Valedictorian. He majored in Political Science at the Air Force Academy.
He is a die hard Republican, diddo head. He married his beautiful, high school sweetheart who was a liberal and had no interest in Christianity. It was a odd match, but they were crazy about each other so what can ya say? LOL
He was in a bad car wreck on the way to Abilene a year ago. He was hit by a “cell phone driver” and his '69 Camaro was totaled, but he was unharmed. He was only upset over his car, but the rest of us were upset about his life and career. LOL His wife was driving their other car behind him and she witnessed the whole thing. It scared her straight and shortly after that became a Christian. We have all been praying for her heart to soften and for her to receive the gospel. She wouldn't have anything to do with it before. She's a beautiful woman and we all adore her.
He is a righteous, sweet, good Christian young man. He lives a clean life and loves the Lord. He also loves his job and our country. He has wanted to do this all his life and now it's time.
Be thinking about him and his young wife. We couldn’t love him any more…we are so proud of him. Jo says the sweetest prayers at the dinner table every night. He says, "God please don’t let **** get killed in the war and help all the bad people turn good." It's hard on the kids, especially the little one because he doesn't understand war.
