Update on activities of a Chaplain Candidate

Update on activities:

Hello from your friendly neighborhood Chaplain Candidate.

After a week of being counselor at kid's camp at Trinity Pines, I've just finished 4 weeks in the desert with third tank batallion and a field artillery batallion. I was awarded a commenorative coin by the brigade commander for efforts of sustainment during their Annual Training (a rare honor I'm told). Thankfully through multiple suicide prevention briefs, counselings, a Red Cross murder notice, and other situations I was able to learn and grow while bringing the reality of God's grace into the midst of soldiers.

Still looking for work and resting in God's hands. My three kids now all ride bikes successfully (my older two boys 2with autism now finally "get it" ;-) so we'll be riding together more. My wife and daughter both have health issues possibly needing surgery in the next few months. Your prayers are appreciated.

I'm working towards ordination while work searching and serving with the IDARNG. Thanks be to God for His mercy and grace in these times. I hope to always be a help and not a hindrance to those I protect and serve.