We met with the army recruiter a few weeks ago, to determine what steps we need to take. First, we needed a "conditional release form" to be signed by Matthew's commander. This form basically lets us leave the Air Force early and go straight into the Army. Without it we'd have to finish up in the Air Force (which is the end of March) and then wait a certain amount of time (usually 6 months) before we could enlist in the army. And then we'd have to wait some more until an opening in boot camp came up. So we didn't want to do that.
Well we just found out last night that his commander is going to sign that release form. Thank God! We prayed about it, and basically said "if this is where you want us, then just make it super easy to get there". Looks like that's what He's doing...
So here is what we need as far as prayers go:
1. That Matthew's job would transfer over. As of right now there's a list of about 45 jobs that don't transfer, because they're overmanned in the army. If Matthew's job doesn't transfer he has to go special forces. Which we don't want. Even if he fails out of special forces, he only has two options as a job, and we don't get to pick which one it is. So we're really just praying that he can stay in his same job.
2. Matthew has to go back through boot camp for 9 weeks. Obviously Abby and I can't go with him, so we're most likely moving back to Colorado. We need prayer for Matthew, and also for Abby. Being away from daddy for nine weeks probably won't be easy for her!
3. We're not sure yet if Matthew has to go back through tech school too, but if he does then that's another six weeks away from us. So right now we're praying that he can just go straight from boot camp to his duty station.
4. Finances. We don't know if the army will pay to move Abby and I back home. We're really praying that they'll cover it, because otherwise we'll be in a very tight spot.
5. As long as we're praying... we would love to be at Fort Carson, in Colorado Springs. It would be so close to home, and my little sister's college. I know that eventually we'll have to move away from my family too, but we just would really like to have some time closer to our friends. Especially during such a lifestyle change!
Praises? God is continuing to provide for us! My very good friend offered to let Abby and I stay at her place; she has two extra bedrooms and her house is fully baby-proofed already. Matthew and I both think it'll be a perfect fit. We're also thankful that even though he has to go through boot camp, he won't loose any rank or pay. Actually, he'll be getting paid a *tiny* bit more, since we'll be separated.
Overall we still feel very blessed, and we actually are really looking forward to this change in our lives! Matthew's been very frustrated and angry for a while with this base and the people he's been under. I really believe that God is leading us away from here, to a much better place. We feel so blessed to have Him as our guide and protector.
"For I know the plans I have for you", declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future".
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