Week 2 (Monday) - A Good Weekend Off
We've had a pretty good weekend off including today for the MLK holiday. There were a number of tasks that had/have to be completed before formation today at 5:00PM. We have to have all of our marching gear (kevlar, flak jackets, rain gear, MREs (Meals Ready to Eat - our food), extra clothes, boots, shovel, etc.) packed into our rucksacks and ready to march. There have been times to take it easy though.
Yesterday, several of my classmates and I went to one of the church services on base. We picked a chapel located next to were the enlisted soldiers going through Basic Training are housed. It was amazing to see the lively spirit in that service! I'm sure that some of the excitement was because this group of soldiers will be graduating this coming Friday, but we could tell that Christ was definitely present in that chapel. At the beginning of the service, the head Chaplain found out that we were Chaplain students, so I got called on to say the prayer after the initial praise and worship. Even that small act was very profound for me, and I am still amazed and very much humbled by God's giving me such an intense love for soldiers, as well as calling me to serve them as a Chaplain! It's just amazing.
A group of us are going to meet in a few minutes to run 4-5 miles and do some PT. Afterwards, I will be checking on my squad to make sure that they have everything they need and also to verify that everything is packed correctly. One of my squad members, Randy (a super guy, by the way), has 25 years of military experience so all this packing is old stuff for him. Therefore, I'm making a point to learn as much as I can from him since he makes my job as a squad leader MUCH easier - thank ya, Lord. God bless you all, and thank you for your continued prayers!
In Christ,
Lyde
Yesterday, several of my classmates and I went to one of the church services on base. We picked a chapel located next to were the enlisted soldiers going through Basic Training are housed. It was amazing to see the lively spirit in that service! I'm sure that some of the excitement was because this group of soldiers will be graduating this coming Friday, but we could tell that Christ was definitely present in that chapel. At the beginning of the service, the head Chaplain found out that we were Chaplain students, so I got called on to say the prayer after the initial praise and worship. Even that small act was very profound for me, and I am still amazed and very much humbled by God's giving me such an intense love for soldiers, as well as calling me to serve them as a Chaplain! It's just amazing.
A group of us are going to meet in a few minutes to run 4-5 miles and do some PT. Afterwards, I will be checking on my squad to make sure that they have everything they need and also to verify that everything is packed correctly. One of my squad members, Randy (a super guy, by the way), has 25 years of military experience so all this packing is old stuff for him. Therefore, I'm making a point to learn as much as I can from him since he makes my job as a squad leader MUCH easier - thank ya, Lord. God bless you all, and thank you for your continued prayers!
In Christ,
Lyde
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