Neal called today

Dear everyone:

It was nice to hear from Neal today. Again, the first thing he asked for was prayer. The work starts on Sat/Sun and will be intense. There are many things about his work that cannot be shared - knowing that alone makes us pray more. It was so cool because he talked about meeting David Woods, the reporter with the Baltimore Sun. I have been reading his blog for about 2 weeks now and have it linked here (look at the side bar to the right and click his link) so you can read about what is going on right where Neal is located.

This reporter is embedded with Neal's MEU. I thought it was amazing that Neal got to meet him and beyond that, Neal will be giving security detail for this guy when they begin their work! Wow. The "abundant life" is amazing....even in Afghanistan. God has really been so good to him and all of our family and we are thankful for His love toward us.

Amy got her job assignment and she will be working in an office with 4 others...she is thrilled and also....she got her due date of November 24th - but we women know, that baby will come when it is good and ready! She really misses Neal but she is doing great. I think she will be with our family again on Memorial weekend when Ryan and Megan are here--my parents will be here too. My brother is even going to come up from Tampa...what a reunion this is going to be -- it will be good material for "Blue Collar Comedy" if they needed ideas!!! You just have to know my brother...and most of you already know my mom -- both of them together make for a hilarious time.

And to all my friends out there who are secretary's and admin's....happy admin/secretary day! It is weird to be on this side of that day, where I am neither....well, except to my kids and my husband! I called Cox in KC and told him I wanted to come home for the big celebration at KCBT! He was so sweet and said if I was in town...he would let me go! Those events were awesome.

Enjoy the new pictures we posted - you can get to them from the side bar....love ya.