Time with Uncle Grizz

We have been blessed beyond belief by the friends God has put in our path everywhere we go. We have some of our most dearest friends at each of the bases we've been to and try our hardest to stay in contact with all of them. That's one of the many benefits from marrying into the military- friends all over the world! The only downside to having friends all over the world is that we may go years without seeing some. Those that are active duty, we have a little better chance to see them sooner or more often, the military is a small place and you can run into people anywhere!

That was the case a few weeks ago. One of our most cherished friends from WA was on his way to his deployment and his last stop before leaving the US was here, at our current duty station. We didn't care if we only got to see him for 2 minutes, at 2am, through a fence- we just wanted to see him. God blessed us much more than that!!! We got to go pick him up as soon as he got to base, take him to get something to eat, and hang our with him for a few hours before he left. He's been through a lot up hard times and we've seen the hand of God working in his life. We're so very proud of him and can't wait for him to get home and celebrate him upcoming marriage!!!

He's never met the wild woman, only through skype and we couldn't wait to introduce them. She took to him instantly and it was something that brought tears to my eyes. Granted, I am very emotional lately but still- it was beautiful. We're so thankful for the few hours we got to spend with him!! Aud still talks about him and his dog, Jacob. She prays for them at least twice each prayer :) Please remember him and the many others that are downrage fighting for our freedom.

Teaching Uncle Grizz how to spit... my little lady.

My favorite.