I can't believe how quickly time is going by. It seems like only yesterday that I made my last entry. I am blessed by a life full of distractions. God has given me just what I asked for, no time to wallow in missing Nathan. I pray that the same is true for him. I know that he gets so very lonely and misses home more than I will probably ever understand.
I was on my way into work this morning listening to christian radio and the song "Strong Tower" by Kutless played. The first two lines brought me to a startling realization of the difficulties Nathan must face while he follows the Lord in Iraq. I was stunned by just how beautifully the song describes the struggles he must face. Today, I'll end with the lyrics of "Strong Tower" and with gratitude to our Lord for seeing Nathan and I through our Iraqi desert and for being our refuge and our hope.
When I wander through the desert
And I'm longing for my home
All my dreams have gone astray
When I'm stranded in the valley
And I'm tired and all alone
It seems like I've lost my way
I go running to Your mountain
Where Your mercy sets me free
You are my strong tower
Shelter over me
Beautiful and mighty
Everlasting King
You are my strong tower
Fortress when I'm weak
Your name is true and holy
And your face is all I seek
In the middle of my darkness
In the midst of all my fear
You're my refuge and my hope
When the storm of life is raging
And the thunder's all I hear
You speak softly to my soul...
