Hope And Courage Across America Journal

We have had a wonderful time with our soldiers and airmen in Germany.  We were invited by the Chaplains to speak for the National Prayer Breakfast/Luncheons and other opportunities soon followed.  I spoke to a few schools that our American kids go to while their parents are serving in the military here.  They are an amazing bunch of young people.  Bright, articulate and sometimes downright hilarious.  We love them.  They are serving their country by adjusting to life far from our shores and away from so many of the things we take for granted.

I also was asked to speak to a company of soldiers at Bamberg Army base about making wise choices for their futures.  While at Spangdahlem Air Base, I sat next to the Commander at the Prayer Luncheon.  I was scheduled to talk to 120-150 airmen about the dangers of drinking and driving later that day.  After the Luncheon, the Commander ordered all enlisted personnel to report to the gym to hear my talk.  Thank you Father.

We went to a large military hospital to meet with the head Chaplain to discuss our next trip to Europe.  He would want us to meet with some of our wounded warriors next time around.

 The group we felt was truly our mission this trip was a surprise for us.  The ‘key spouses’ of the bases asked us to speak to their ladies.  These are women that carry the burden of mentor, counselor, advocate and friend for all the spouses on post.  They are doing a vital service for operation of their bases.  We encouraged them and gave them some tools to use in their job.  What and honor and blessing for us.

And in closing, we gave every group we spoke to (12 altogether) a brief message from all of you at home: “Thank you for all you are doing for all of us.”