Wives of the Warriors

One of the things I've loved most about military life is meeting new people, and becoming friends with fellow Air Force wives. I joined a Bible study when Aaron was in pilot training, that I eventually ended up leading as the founding members moved on to new assignments. God has brought such wonderful ladies into my life over the past several years that have blessed me with such wonderful friendship! I wish I had taken more pictures of our group over the years... it's seen about 50 different members as people come and go!
As I realize my time in Columbus is nearing an end, I'm so glad our group just finished a wonderful study that I wish I could tell all my fellow Air Force sisters about. Wives of the Warriors: Living Confidently in Christ was written by the wife of an Air Force Chaplain, Ronda Sturgill, and was one of the most encouraging and relatable studies I've done.

Here is just an excerpt from the forward... (I hope you'll get the book to read more)

"I was totally unaware of the scope and significance my husband's ministry would play in support of our armed forces as they protect the freedoms we so much enjoy today.

Along with this freedom however, comes a price; a price that is paid for by everyone whose loved one serves in the United States Armed Forces. Although military life consists of many blessings, its hardships are unique to none other, both during times of war and peace.

During peacetime we face moving every few years, extended separations from spouses, parents, and siblings, loss of jobs, loss of friends, loss of everything familiar to us. Starting over again and again becomes a commonplace event for the military family.

During times of war we face the constant uncertainty of the safety of our loved one. More often than not, the exact location of our warrior is withheld from us and we are never told when they will be home. No one is more affected by these situations than the wives of the warrior.

I quickly learned if I am going to survive a lifetime of rapidly changing, uncertain circumstances I must have one constant in my life. The Lord Jesus Christ is that constant! Our needs for security, belonging, faith, fun and pleasure, self-worth, health and knowledge are periodically challenged as boxes and belongings get packed up and shipped off to parts unknown to us. If there is anything good to say about the externals in our life always changing, it makes us cling to what we know will remain internally steadfast."