Thanks To All

It has been a while since my last post. I have been around the world and back twice. My time in Iraq was an experience that was challenging but rewarding. I went to Iraq with many expectations but all that I had thought I would experience it was much different than I thought. The days were long, the ministry rewarding, and the Soldiers that I served with the best. One thing that I can say is that America needs to be proud of those that provide our freedom. The men and women that I served with in Iraq were professional, and committed to the mission. They were always ready for the challenges that came their way. The men and women of the unit I served in were the best of the 3rd Infantry Division. They met the mission with great strides and accomplished so much over the 15 months.

For those that may read this and seek to understand what all I did in my first deployment as an Army Chaplain in Iraq here is a short list: Provide Counseling (Spiritual, Family/Martial, Ethical, Depression, Stress, Work Place Morale, Grief, and other areas), Provide Worship, Provide Bible Studies Opportunities 2-3 per week, Provide Classes, Provide Events (Friday BBQ on the Chaplain's Deck, Visit Soldiers in their workplace, Visit Wounded Soldiers at the Hospital, Meet with the command and staff officers once per week, Meet with the Chaplain's working in the morning worship service once per week, Prepare a sermon for the evening service every week, Work on Music Slides, and Work on the new CMRP (Command Master Religious Plan).

I did all of this in Iraq and many other things but I could not have done any of it, had it not been for the strength God provided me and the love and support of my wife Tiffany and the many friends I have made over the years.

For all who read this, know that I thank each of you for your prayers and supplies you sent me to aid in the mission of supporting the Soldiers.

May God bless you and keep you.