My Best Friend

Sarah flew out to visit me over the fourth of July. She was a sight for sore eyes. The mystery of love never fails to amaze me! We spent the weekend exploring Newport, RI and just enjoying each other's company. It was also the first time I was able to feel the baby move!

1. The hardest part of being called to serve is the cost my family has to, and will have to pay. Without Sarah's support I could not, nor would I even attempt to do this. It is really beautiful to see how God has been strengthening both of us. Truly, it is "in Him that we live and move and have our being."

Pull Chocks and Kick Rocks

"Pull Chocks and Kick Rocks" was the motto for Uniform Company and a week ago Friday I did just that as I graduated from Officer Development School (Officer Boot Camp).

It is a little sad that I will no longer have to be awoken with a bullhorn or dust my window sill 5 times a day. Whatever will I do with my time?

All in all it was a fun experience. God showed me the just how funny life really is and just how important it is to take care of one another.--jdw

Mama Mama Can't You See

"Mama, Mama, can't you see what the Navy's done to me..." Two weeks down and ten to go, three more for this first phase of my training. Rhode Island is beautiful. I am enjoying early mornings (3:30 am) with a little physical training strarting at 5:00 am. The food here rivals any federal institution. My Chief (Drill Instructor) is a very motivating gentleman, quick to encourage me and remind me how smart I really am as an officer. Please continue to keep Sarah and me in prayer. She has the tougher part as our soon to be child is constantly reminder her of his/her presence. Deus Est Semper Fi! --jdw

Transition

Wow our time of departure from Kansas City is here. Next week I will be heading out for Rhode Island and the following week Sarah will be going to Maryland. We have been in Kansas City for 4 years. I am grateful for all God has brought us through and I am excited about what awaits us. Keep us in your prayers.

9 Weeks and Lookn' Good!

Today we had our second sonagram! Baby is doing great, while Mama is battling morning/evening sickness. I am just excited. In fact when the sickness started I was jumping up and down--though not for long.--jdw

Penciled In

From the Halls of Montezuma to the shores of Jacksonville... North Carolina that is... tar heels... sandy beaches... and Marines. As of right now Sarah and I are "penciled in" for the 2nd Marine Logistics Group, Camp Lejuene, NC. We are excited for this oppurtunity to serve our God and the Men and Women of the Corps.--jdw

The Cost of trying: 2 years, prayer, and tears. The Results: PRICELESS