Winding Down for KY

Well, today is my last day serving the soldiers and soldier families at Ft Campbell, KY. It has been a marvelous opportunity. Today I am involved in 6 hours of suicide prevention awareness groups. These first 7 weeks of this year have convinced me that I am doing what I have been called to do at this time in my life. I do my best to let military families know that you care for them. Last night I spent a couple hours with spouses whose soldiers will be returning from Iraq in the next few weeks. After 42 years of marriage, 26 years of them in the Army, I assured them that they don't have to merely survive, but they can thrive and expect a marvelous and satisfying outcome to their service to their country. And, being away from my wonderful wife, who is "holding down the fort" gives me something very much in common with their experience. I'm not in combat, but I am away from home, from the love of my life, from my bed, my yard, friends, and yes, even the cat! Hold our military in prayer. Dr. D.