Yes, my beloved is gone. He left at about six a.m. this morning for Fort Jackson. Kyra, Owen, and I saw him off with several hugs and kisses and waves till he was out of sight. Elijah slept. He called once not long before I left for church and said he was in SC.
When I got out of church, I took his broadcast cd’s to the radio station, and my cell phone rang on the way back. I pulled over on the side of the road to talk to him before my signal faded. He told me he was at Fort Jackson, but he had been in an accident on the way there. It was raining, and his car slid as he was getting off the Interstate. He couldn’t stop it and it began to fishtail. He ended up hitting another car. They were all okay, and the only damage was a little bit to Chris’ bumper. After I got off the phone with Chris, I told Kyra what happened. She said that she had prayed for him in Sunday School, and that is why God protected him. Indeed!
I talked to him again this evening. He told me about his apartment and what he had done today. I think he’s really going to enjoy himself. Unfortunately, he forgot his adapter when he packed up his laptop and accessories, so he can’t use his computer. I’m going to try to overnight it to him in the morning, if I can’t send it same day. All of you guys who know Chris and I know that a life without computer service (and speedy internet, at that) is a pained existence. So, hopefully, we can get the adapter to him pretty soon and he will start blogging about Chaplain school.
Tonight, I miss him. My bed won’t be empty, as it is prime real estate even with one family member gone. There’s an empty spot, none the less, though, as half of my heart headed to the Army this morning. Please keep us in your prayers.
On a lighter note, these were made Chris’ last night home. Enjoy!