Well...
No pressure here. I mean it's not like there are a bunch of chaplain blogs from a bunch of Godly folks!!! (sarcasm is an undervalued tool)
Hi...I'm David to most of my family; Bro. Dave or David to the folks at Aydelotte Baptist Church; daddy to a 5 yr. old boy and 21 month old girl; and husband to my amazing wife.
I'm also beginning this blog thing as a 2LT in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain Candidate, and with your votes this November, I hope to be the elected to full-fledge chaplain status! (that's not really how it works though)
God changed my plans last July when he directed a 265 pound lazy guy, with a reconstructed left knee, to serve him in the chaplaincy. I hadn't even taken one seminary class and the last time I had run a mile, it had to be done in three or four installments. However, I now stare at six weeks of CH-BOLC in total amazement that the Army and my God have found me worthy to serve! I now weigh around 205 (max for my height at 6'1" but hope to be around 200 or so come the first of June) and actually enjoy running!
Another crazy thing happened....
He also called my pastor and awesome friend, Ken, to active duty! What was truly amazing was that God worked out the calling in our hearts in completely separate ways, yet the timing was uncanny. I get to go to CH-BOLC with an amazing man of God and one of my dearest friend...but now I have to salute him! But it's more than worth it.
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2LT Dave,
Welcome to the world of blogging. You've started out wonderfully. I am excited about meeting you and CH Ken this summer. Actually, I have it at 19 days and counting. We will be praying for you, your wife and your two precious kiddos.
LT! Welcome to the exciting underworld of Chaplain Bloggers. I'll add you to the list.
I've been reading Chaplain Ken's blog for awhile now. Your stories have been very encouraging as I go through the application process.
Dave,
You're darn straight on that salute ; ) Of course...who knows whether I will be tuned in enough to return it.
God certainly has taken us on an amazing journey...and I have a feeling it isn't over yet.
Great blog! See you in two weeks and a wake up.
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