Often times as I pray, I forget that God cares about the small details in my life and not just the big details. Several months ago, we found out that Tyler, our son, would be leaving for Iraq for his first deployment. We then learned the dates of the deployment, April 3, 2009.
Now that date may not seem real significant, but, that is the day before he and his wife celebrate their birthdays. Yes, they have the same birthday. Well, not only that, their anniversary is on the 6th. No way to forget those days! As Julie and I prayed, we asked that the date of his deployment be changed. We wanted Tyler and Bri Joy to celebrate their birthday and anniversary together since last year, they missed out on being together on their birthday and first year wedding anniversary due to Tyler being at Basic Training. It wasn't looking good that the date would change.
Well, little did we know that on Saturday the 4th, the Charlie Company 2/162 would have a family BBQ and they released the soldiers to attend it and then go home for the rest of the day...for their birthday he was home. Then, he reported Sunday the 5th at 7am til 7pm...looking like he will be home even tonight, their anniversary.
So, the deployment has started but, the Lord who really cares about the SMALL things, worked it out that he would be here...just as if he was at his old job.
Thank you Lord for the SMALL blessing and the BIG answers that you provide. The Lord is in control of everything. I am thankful for that!!
Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary Kids...we love you and proud of you both!
What SMALL REQUEST are you asking for? The Lord hears and answers!!!
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