I hope that everything is treating you well. I can't believe tomorrow is the last day in August! This summer has flown by so fast. Also so much has happened since the last time I posted - most of it having to do with my father. Since I know I will forget details and may not get everything right, here is a link to my Dad's caring bridge site where you can read about what has happened and what is currently happening.
In other news, one of my best friends went to Boot Camp a couple of weeks ago for the Navy. I'm very excited and proud of him. We hung out a lot and went to church together since High School, so getting used to him being gone will be different. I know he doesn't like the attention, so I'm not going to tell him about this post. But if you could send a prayer out to him and our Armed Forces, that would be great.
There's probably a lot more to say but I'm kind of tired. Have a great rest of the day!
"Eternal Father, Strong to Save": The Navy Hymn
Words: Rev. William Whiting (1825-1878) & Music: Rev. John B. Dykes (1823-1876)Eternal Father, Strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bid'st the mighty Ocean deep
Its own appointed limits keep;
O hear us when we cry to thee,
for those in peril on the sea.O Christ! Whose voice the waters heard
And hushed their raging at Thy word,
Who walked'st on the foaming deep,
and calm amidst its rage didst sleep;
Oh hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea!Most Holy spirit! Who didst brood
Upon the chaos dark and rude,
And bid its angry tumult cease,
And give, for wild confusion, peace;
Oh, hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea!O Trinity of love and power!
Our brethren shield in danger's hour;
From rock and tempest, fire and foe,
Protect them wheresoe'er they go;
Thus evermore shall rise to Thee,
Glad hymns of praise from land and sea.
