1.There are so many unknowns, new experiences, and possible difficulties ahead for these soldiers.
2. They have commited to serve our country however they are called upon to do so.
3. Many are leaving a spouse or children behind. All have family they are leaving behind.
4. They are leaving the comforts that we enjoy and often take for granted every day.
5. The only media present were 2 local newspapers. No local TV news picked up their departure as a headline.
6. A motorcycle group, several fire departments, and police escorted the buses as they left the unit.
7. As the soldiers gathered in formation before loading on the buses, so many thoughts go through your mind. Will they all come home? What will they face before they come home? What will their families face while they are away?
So many thoughts. So many tears. Yet, it was also a day of gratefulness for me. Gratefulness for the friend God has given me, and the work He has done in her life and in my life through her friendship. Our God is faithful, and He has each step of life planned for each of us, according to His perfect plan. I am excited about the opportunities that God has given my friend to serve Him as she serves our country over the next months!
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