Home

Well it's been a week now, but I'm home. I'm also sick thanks to some bug Katie picked up at work. We got in on Monday after the mid-west got clobbered with a Winter Storm, but we made it. I am back to being Mr. Mom and preparing to finish up my classes at Liberty in the not so distant future.

Looking back I am very thankful for the opportunity to go to CH-BOLC. I met some great men and women of God who will serve God and Country really well! I found out that while I loved growing up in the Army, I love serving in it even more! There is no other place I would rather serve as pastor, than the US Army. It is an exciting place for ministry. Unfortunately, I have some more schooling to go before we assess into active duty. I am figuring out my schedule right now to try and get my five classes done as soon as possible so I can get out there with the soldiers and minister to them. Until that time, Katie, Nat, Benjamin and I will continue serving here in good 'ole Fort Wayne, IN.

I apologize to those who were praying for me that I was not better at my blogging. I can't tell you how frustrating it was to have all the internet problems I had. But, we're back on track now. Please continue praying for us. And pray for other Chaplains and their ministries in the Army.

This is the final picture of the men and women of First Platoon. Now that I'm home I will be posting some pictures of the process. I want you to know that these are some fine people here and I can't wait to serve full time with them.

Rob

Thanksgiving and Capstone

I flew home last week for Thanksgiving. It was really great to see the family after a little more than two months away. I took my son to his first hockey game. For some reason, ever since he has seen the movie "Miracle," he has loved hockey. He had a great time! We stayed for about half the game. I was a little surprised to see six fights in the first period. It was pretty crazy, but we had fun.

After getting back from the weekend, we went to the field for "Capstone." It was great! It is basically designed to allow us an opportunity to practice what we have learned so far. As I said, it was a great time!

I can't tell you how great it is to be here. We have a small class in comparison to other classes. We have only 44 in our class. The summer had over 150! The size has created an opportunity to make some great relationships. I must say, our class has some really great Chaplains in it! I look forward to serving with these individuals in the not so distant future. Only two weeks left until I get to go home. I can't wait to get back to my amazing wife and two sons.

Blessings,

Rob