Goodbye, Again

Well I just posted yesterday all about the tears shed over our life in the military. Well even without the military, we have said goodbye to Dave once again. In early May, Dave started his new job where he would be working in the middle east. I have posted much over the last few months over this difficult decision, but we feel so blessed. The night before he left, we all received blessings and we all know there is a bigger purpose here than just taking a job. The Lord has a unique plan and we are doing the best and exercising as much faith as possible to make it through. I often think of myself as a pioneer who is left behind with her children while her husband goes forward looking for land, work, a place of refuge, or teaching the gospel. It helps me feel strengthened to think of myself in a similar situation. So we again dropped Dave off at the airport, and the kids said goodbye. Heartbreaking yes, but we all understand the Lord's will. It has been a month since he has left now and we are all doing well. Its amazing how you feel about a choice when it was yours to make instead of the military making you do it. We are happy and all are adjusting as well as possible. Oh we will be happy for the day when we are reunited for good, but for now... We are finding joy in the small moments of life.