Hurry up and wait...

Most of us in the military world know all about this phrase, because we do it often. It is very annoying, but also extremely normal. We have to hurry up and get ready for them to leave somewhere, and then plans change, so we wait...the HSV (High Speed Vessel) is stuck , so we wait, and wait and wait. Plans change again and we wait some more. This last time around was no different. Charles was supposed to leave one day so I was sad, and as we were walking out the door, word changed and we were able to have a little more time together. I got excited :-) Soon after, they were supposed to leave and we were actually at the terminal, and again we were told that plans changed once again. Once again I was excited :-) At the terminal Charles and I were blessed to be able to see a rainbow. We both thought about the God and how amazing He is!

Here is some scripture that tells us a little about the meaning of rainbows, and I incorporated a few pics of the rainbow Charles and I saw in this blog.

"I have set my bow in the clouds, and it shall be a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. When I bring clouds over the earth and the bow is seen in the clouds, I will remember my covenant that is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all flesh. "

~Genesis 9:13-15

God's beautiful work!

Amazing!! Just as God promised this, He also promises that the Lord will protect us. Anne, Charles' mom, had a wonderful idea to send out different scripture verses for Charles every day he is on his adventure. Looking over some of the verses for October, one caught my eye. It is Psalm 121: 7-8

"The Lord will protect you from all evil; He will keep your soul. The Lord will guard your going out and your coming in From this time forth and forever.

Thank you Anne for all of the prayers and support!

Soo....back to Hurry up and wait... The third time after waiting very patiently, Charles did leave. As sad as it was, my family and friends have been such an amazing support. Two Okinawa friends Lourdes and Eleanor, drove to the airport to pick me up, so I did not have to drive home from the airport sad, and by myself. They also took me out to breakfast to cheer me up. I am so blessed! Sorry this was so long.! Here are some pictures of before the goodby...I miss him already!

So proud of my Marine!

Charles waving to everyone back home!