A Big Change!

Not much new on the home front, but a big change happening for Jay in Afghanistan. He will be changing jobs here in the next month. Instead of being Troop XO, he will now be with S9. This is a shop that will work directly with the local Afghan government, discussing issues and working to make the government stronger. I don't know many details on it yet, but I'm sure Jay will fill us in when he has time!

With a new job comes a lot of change. The hardest change is going to be leaving the guys he has been with for the past two years. These guys are like brothers to him. They've been through a lot! It's going to be hard for Jay to move away from them. On the flip side, he will be moving to a much nicer location, that actually has running water, toilets that flush, and even a chow hall!! It will be a like a resort to him!! He'll get to shower, brush his teeth, and wash his clothes more than once a month!! The guy Jay will be working under is a great guy, which will really help. Jay has been following in his footsteps the past two years, and is able to follow again. It's going to be an exciting change, that will bring about new challenges and opportunities. As for now, he's staying extremely busy!

He recently turned in paperwork for the first inventory of equipment since everything was handed over! He was able to account for everything and had his papers turned in with time to spare. He worked hard at it and stressed over it, but came out on top! He is excited that it is over because now he has a chance to go outside the gates a few times. He has been stuck inside searching for equipment the past two months. He's ready for some fresh Afghan air! I told him while he's out there to do some shopping for me!! I wouldn't mind a rug from there!!

He has really appreciated all of the care packages, letters, and words of encouragement that he has received so far. Thank you for being so considerate! Also, thank you for all the prayers you are sending his way. Every one of them is appreciated, knowing that he is completely surrounded by God's protective hands. Please continue to pray for contentment, strength, and protection.