Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Proverbs 3:5-6

I am sure you are all wondering how Husband is doing in the Police Academy. Well, Monday he came home very tired, stinky, and sore. Tuesday he came home and quit. Yep, you read that right. He withdrew from the Police Academy. On Tuesday morning, the training instructors were going over what the cadets would be learning for the next 32 weeks, and Husband realized that he wasn't interested in learning that stuff. He realized that his heart wasn't in it. He realized that he didn't want to be a police officer. He came home and we talked and prayed about it and decided that this was an answer from God that he is not supposed to be a cop. As some of you may be aware, we have struggled with this decision for about 18 months or so (ever since we deferred going to the first academy class). We have been praying and praying about this for months and have been asking for God to make the answer clear. Well, I don't think you can get much clearer than complete disinterest in the job you are about to do. The commander and instructors at the academy were very kind and supportive when Husband called and told them his decision. The other cadets sent very encouraging emails and have called to offer support. We are a little disappointed, as we have been talking about and planning this for the last 3.5 years, but ultimately, we have to do what we feel is the right thing.

We are still working out the next step, but we are pretty sure we are headed to Virginia so Husband can go back to school to prepare for the ministry. We aren't certain where we will end up after school, but he has always been interested and drawn to military chaplaincy, so that might be our answer. I wish we could move from Texas BEFORE the summer heat sets in, but there are only about 3 more weeks before that happens, and there is no way we will be ready by then! Just kidding! We aren't planning on moving that quickly anyway. Stayed tuned for more on this new adventure.

7 comments:

The Lawlor's said...

Wow...big decisions. I pray all goes well. The Ministry will definitely be an exciting adventure. I wonder where it will take you next!

supermarmie said...

I checked out Virgina and found lots of museums we can go to when I visit. I promise to read EVERY word on EVERY sign. I guess I'll get to visit Texas when Jon visits the mission and takes me me with him.
Seriously, I always thought going back to school was Ryan's best option. A good freind remided me just this morning all things are possible with the Lord. I'll be praying for you. Love, Mom

The Samples Sampler said...

Thanks K! We are excited to see where we will go! I'm hoping we go back to the military and get stationed in Europe! How great would that be?

Mom, you can read all the signs you want. I'll bring a pillow and blanket.

SongbirdMama said...

Good luck to the both of you. Sounds like you're about to be in for quite an adventure.

Heather said...

Oh no! I'm sorry :( Also, I didn't know you had a blog.

Ash Kelley said...

First off I didn't know you had a blog! And it definitely sounds like the police academy wasnt meant to be, I'm sad that you guys are moving though! Let me know if you guys need anything!

Jade said...

What an adventure! Good luck with everything!