- James is part of 2/3 company. Within 2/3 is 4 platoons (i think it is called platoons), and they are: Echo, Fox, Gulf, and Weapons. Weapons is James' platoon.
- Along with being a machine gunner on top of humvees, he is also a layreader/layman. Basically, he steps in when the Chaplain is not availble and prays or talks to/for anyone.
I just receieved heart breaking updates from James and the two facts may help make things a bit clearer...
June 5th-
Sorry about yesterday. river city means that all communication must shut down due to a causuality. they do that so that the higher ups can get in touch with the family first. yes it was a guy from gulf. he ended up losing both his legs. it was hard for alot of guys in golf to deal with that. so if i am online and i say hey i got to go river city, it may be in my area or in another area. but just know i will let you know what happened.
June 7th:
Please pray for golf company. they had someone kia (killed in action) yestersday. it has hit really hard to some of the guys. when i came back from the patrol i was told i had to go see the first sergeant. i went and he said that i needed to go to one of their tents to see if anyone needed prayer or someone to talk too. i went to the tent and they all looked at me like what am i doing there. i told them who i was and why i was there. they said now is not a good time. i said okay, just to let you know where i live if any of you need to talk. now some of my guys are asking if God looks after us in combat. its a joy to be able to share what i believe, but at the same time it is hard. its hard because these guys resist the gospel. but the Lord is good. i hope during this time hearts will melt for him. melt for his desire. to know him more. so pray that i stay firm in the Lord, to have my words his only. to speak with gentleness but with love. to have my heart guided to the right scripture when needed.
I am on my knees.
My joy is being able to witness such great high highs and low lows. I appreciate life so much more.
2 comments:
Laura, thanks for the update. We're praying for you and James on a daily basis. You may not see it all, but lots and lots of people here are praying for you two and especially for James to return home soon. However, God uses us for his purposes and it is so encouraging to see how James is a light to all those around him as he lives the life Jesus would want him to share. You never know when God will use someone like James to change everyone around him. I pray that God will use him in that way.
Let us know if you need anything.
Your brother in Christ,
Wayne
okay. the last two posts have literally ripped my heart out and put it on a platter. i am sooo sorry for what ya'll are going through, yet soooo thankful that you're willing to sacrifice in so many ways for the rest of us! we love you so much, admire you from afar, and are praying with and for you. you're both amazing!
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