In God We Trust

On an old, worn barnboard hanging high on my living room wall are those simple, familiar words that mean so much to me. Beneath it, are 7 photos of my family members.....all in uniform...who have served or are currently serving in our nations military forces. There are 3 generations represented there beginning with my father (a Navy Seabee) and ending, for now, with my youngest son (just leaving on his first deployment as a Marine). Their service years have taken them to New Guinea, Subic Bay, Liberia, Haiti, Bosnia and Guantanamo Bay to name a few...through WWII to Desert Storm and now there will be more of those far off places added to the list. The strength and dedication shown by those represented on the wall leaves me humbled and blessed to call them family.

Once again, our nation has come to a critical time in history. We are no longer as safe on American soil as we once were. The fight against terrorism has cost many lives on all sides and will undoubtedly cost many more. Yet at this very dangerous point, young men and women continue to volunteer to serve. They leave friends and family behind to take up the banner of hope and freedom in strange and often hostile lands. We at home are privileged to be able to lift them up to our heavenly Father in prayer, trusting that His will be done in their lives and ours.

As a military mom, each month I will be sharing a piece of my heart with you. I invite your comments, stories, and prayer requests, as well as your ideas on how we can better support our service men and women and their families while we continue to trust in God.