This has been an amazing past couple of months for us. We have been tested and blessed so much. On October 18th, Matt decided to get baptized
up at the Great Lakes Church in Kenosha, WI. Our dear friend, Dave Nelson, was the person who baptized Matt and we were so blessed to be able to
have him do the honors. I got most of the baptism on video, but bear with me and the poor cinematography.
After prayer, discussion and weighing the pros and cons, Matt and I have decided to continue with our service in the US Navy. I say "our" service
, because I have been and will continue to be alongside Matt for each step of his journey in the Navy. We have taken orders to San Diego in
December and because of the last minute decision to continue with the military, we were not given much time between signing orders and moving. I
had to give my notice for the middle of the school year at the school that I have made my home for the past three years. I love teaching at Madison
School and I will miss it so much, but I know that the best decision is for Jackson and I to follow Matt wherever he goes. After Matt made Chief in
September, it was too much to walk away from, and we really had to look at how we could best provide for our family in the future. With the economy
the way it has been lately, we couldn't put our hopes in Matt getting a job in the civilian world. While the decision was a difficult one to make, and I am
so sad to leave my home of Chicago, we both are at peace and know that we are trusting in what the Lord has to offer for our lives. Please continue
to pray for us and all of the transitions we have in the next few months.
