An update on things

It seems a lifetime has occurred since my last post. There most certainly have been a lifetime worth of events happen! Let me catch you up.

As we prepared for our move to Kuwait, which was one of the hardest decisions we've made to date in our lives, we came upon a large obstacle. Our checklist was going great:
Passports: done
House: rented to a great family
John's Car: sold
New Car to comply with Army regulations: purchased
John's job here: filled with a great leader!
Adam's legal needs: Met! We prevailed in court to allow our family to move forward to heal. This was the hardest day of my life, but we had so much support, love and prayer, we got through it.

It seems that over the last 2 years that just when I think things can't get any harder, they do! And boy, did they 2 weeks ago on a Friday.

Dependent Restricted to Kuwait. That's what the email said we received. We were devastated to say the least. The gory details aren't important, but suffice to say that after a lot of tears and I mean a LOT, we've decided to decline command and start the retirement processes. It is our hope to leave the Army by 1 July 2012. The Army has given John such a wonderful education. We aren't the least bit concerned about job possibilities post military. We know that God will provide for that. John didn't blink, it hurt and it still hurts, but we need to be a family now more than ever. We need some breathing room, a time of healing from the hurts. So here's the bright side:
Selling John's car put more money on Baby Step 2
John's current position while waiting for a transfer within the office gives him and extra 30 minutes of sleep and puts him on an earlier train home!
The kids and I will stay in our Classical Conversations Campus here in Manassas for one more year!
I get so shop more!! That's a huge bright side! I'd let my stockpile from coupons greatly dwindle. Now, I'm back to clipping and stocking up.

Things we are looking forward to: Celebrating the Lord's Feasts! Passover is next week and we are in preparation for it. John spent last Sunday afternoon studying to make sure he leads us correctly in Worship during this Holy time.
I've put a few 'family play dates' on the calendar to enjoy the next couple of months. Stay tuned for pictures!!

Lyndsay comes home in 3 weeks and we look forward to another summer by the pool at Urbana Swim Club! Let's do more grilling this year, P!

Well, the laundry is buzzing and my fever filled child needs me, so I'm off to my day. I look forward to blogging more in the coming weeks. There are some ideals brewing deep within me that I'd like to get typed out.

Keep praying for us as we are for so many of you!
Kellie for the Coombs Clan