Not Going Green?

Well we got some more news last night. Apparently Matthew isn't able to enlist in any other branch of the military either, because of the way his separation paperwork is coded. We don't know why, there's no reason for it. We can go into the Rushmore Center and ask them to re-do the paperwork, but they might say no. If they say no?

Then we're not supposed to be in the military. We prayed that God would just send us a clear sign, yes or no. And if He shuts that door, then its for a reason. We don't know why, but we know enough to trust in His Sovereignty.

So what does this mean? Matthew's studying for his CDL right now, he can take the test for $80 (as apposed to over $1000 if he wasn't military) so we're going to do that. And the military will pay for us to move back to where he enlisted (Grand Junction). But honestly, we're leaning more towards moving to Cheyenne.

We've been looking, and he can find a job there as a driver. There's always houses for rent, and its a really great location for us. Our family is all right in that area, and we do really love the town. Plus, it has Chick Fil A! Seriously though, there's a lot that's going into this decision and we're still praying that God would lead us to where we're meant to be.

Ultimately we're doing fine. This whole journey has really strengthened our family and our marriage. The Air Force has changed my husband in so many great and honorable ways. We have been blessed to spend three years here, and develop these relationships. We know that God is doing something big in our lives, and we can trust in His faithfulness. We have not forgotten the promises He's made to us. I fully believe that He is protecting us from something. I don't know what it is, and I don't care. Divorce? Maybe. You know the divorce rate in the military is huge? Matthew's job has a 98% divorce rate. Not comforting. Or maybe a death. We know that our government isn't what it used to be, and we would like to have the option to flee to Canada if we need to. :)

Seriously though. Pray for Matthew, pray for guidance and understanding and peace. He's taking everything personally, and he feels so defeated every day. I just want healing for him, I want him to know that it'll be alright. And pray for our family, as we transition into a whole different lifestyle.

And who knows? Maybe they'll change the coding and he'll go army. We're just going through it all and weighing our options...