news from the front

My darling husband is wonderful in many ways...sending us pictures on a regular basis isn't one of them. ;) But, that makes it an extra special treat when we do get pictures from him.

Jeremy - out on patrol

the View from Jeremy's turret

the MRAP his squad just got

Jeremy's unit suffered it's first casualty this past Thursday. During a patrol a road side bomb went off, which they handled in text book fashion and no one was hurt. But when they went back later to investigate the incident, a secondary explosive device was detonated, killing one man and severely injuring another.

It's been best for me not think about this much at all, but it is a sobering reminder of how very much our prayers are needed. Psalm 91 has long been one of my favorites, but even more so recently as I pray that passage for Jeremy. Earlier that same week I had my first real "fear attack" for some reason. My mind got running and I was totally falling apart imagining the worst, all the while kicking myself for being so stupid. (Surely, just left over pregnancy hormones, right?) Anyhow, a few times through those familiar verses, and my confidence in God's perfect care and protection were finally restored.


Reuben and Anna Beth both seem to be growing before my very eyes. Anna's gotten into a smiley phase, where she often spends half the time she's supposed to be eating just staring up at me grinning her little head off. The other day we got our webcam connection up and Jeremy got to see her doing her little smiley thing, plus Reuben leaned over and kissed his little sister (as he very often does) right in front of the camera so his Daddy got to see it. Only 17 days left until Jeremy comes home on leave! I can't wait! :)