Deja Vu Keep your head down, and your gun up Tony. You're bringing back old memories for me from the first Gulf War. How you live there now is how I lived in my tent back in 1990-1991.
Bob D.
Prayers from the Carolinas Tony,
So good to hear from you - Laura has mentioned you've gotten to call several times and I'm so glad. Just wanted you to know there are many pray warriors in the Carolinas holding you and your fellow soldiers up! I pray God's protective hand to guard and keep you, for Him to give you special discernment in every step you take and bring you home in His timing. I'm also praying for your spiritual influence, health and growth. A praise to share w/ you, I had the privilege of working at soul-winning booth at the NC State Fair 10/22/06 and led 1 person to Christ, a 16 yr old young man.
Please tell your buddies - THANK YOU for serving and you're all in our prayers!
Eph 3:20 Now unto Him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.
God bless you, bro-in-law! JJ
Praying for you Good Morning Tony, we will have you, Laura and the girls in our prayers each day. I know how hard it is for the whole family to have to endure this separation. I can also relate to the worry that goes along with you being in danger and Laura having the whole weight of caring for the girls alone. It is not easy to be both Mom and Dad to two little ones. And it is not easy to miss an entire year of their growing up. I am so proud of you all. If the world had more families like yours, we wouldn't even have a need for you to be there. I pray God will bless and keep you and protect and comfort your family. We love you.
Grandma
I'm definitely praying for you guys. You be safe over there. I'm going to try my best to be in regular contact with Laura! Be safe...and thanks for everything you are doing over there.
THE BEAT DOWN Geez Tony, talk about friendly fire! That is a pretty impressive (fighting) pic. Not to mention all the other ones! I'm gald to hear that things are going well. Thanks for the blogs!
More Selah pics please! Loved the pics! Thought I thought you were in the army or something. -26 degrees, that's like igloo weather. Are you going to be training to be an eskimo? Wait, ninja eskimo?
Love Prayers & Congrats So very happy for you three DUH ! (4) four and she is another beauty.
Yes she will be fine no doubt about that.
On another note Spencer and Nickie had a girl after a very long labor with some minor problems but all is well. Paisley Jo Erskine was born Apl. 13 --9 lb. 4 0z. -- 21 1/2" long I am so confuised any more but I am sure you are related LOL I just don't how. Emai me so I can email you some pics if you like. MUCH LOVE Grampa Erskine
Preemies Rule Tony/Laura- We had our only son three months premature. He was 2.1 lbs. at birth and stayed in the NICU for two months. He is now 15, stands 5'6" weighs 144 lbs. and has no ill effects from his early arrival. We pray that you'll be able to say the same for Selah in due time. Hope to see you when you circle back to Fair Oaks.
Tom DePont
Congrats Tony, man oh man, have you turned into a man! Not only a man, but a loving and caring husband and father! I'm so proud of you and all that you have become. Congatulations on your new addition and may God continue to bless you and your family with continued good health and all His great blessings!!
How Awesome is He! Praise God for such awesome and amazing news! So very excited for you both and keeping you all in continual prayer. Love and prayers Amy-Beth , please forward some serious hugs and kisses to the girls!
it's good to hear Laura I to so good to hear from "you" and see the pictures. Life is an adventure and yours surely lives up to that statement. I will be praying for you as you are alone again. We really know that you are NEVER alone, God is always right there beside you!
Happy Birthday Jaeden! She is just getting so big!
Great to hear from you Tony, it's great to read of God's faithfulness in you and your family's lives. The pictures tell of what an awesome Creator we serve! May the Lord continue to use you and your family to bless those He placed around you. Take care! - Peter Tan
God is Awesome Hey guys! I love how Awesome God is! Jayden is getting so big. and you both look great. Although in my heart I miss you both terribly, I find comfort and peace knowing God has a magnificent plan for you both. How cool is it that you live in such a beautiful part of the county!! The pictures are awesome. Thanks again for sharing. - amy-beth
~WOW~ Tony, those pictures are great, especially the first one. And your babe girl...WOW. It is still such a new thing for me to see you with J.J.!!!! It really sounds like things are going great for you, I am really glad to hear that! - Chris Schwalm
Alaska is so beautiful and so big. We are glad that you had the opportunity to go to Seward - one of our favorite places in Alaska. Outside of Anchorage is a little town called "Eklutna" which is a must to visit. It shows how the Russian missionaries changed some of the native ways for the Athabascan. What was great was seeing the "Spirit Houses" that were over their graves.If you go back to The Kenai Peninsula, take the boat tour of the fjords - lots of wildlife viewing. BTW, Jeff and friends are flying to Anchorage on the 25th of June for a few weeks. Let's hope you are lucky and fon't find them on your doorstep :D - Jane Schwalm
Thanks Thanks for the update! It is so great to see pictures! I miss you guys all so much. I pray for you always, please pray for me... lots of decisions coming down the pike. - Amy-Beth
Aurora Borieal (or something like that) So Tony, what is the deal with the northern lights? Are they visible year round? Have you seen them? I'm really curious =)
WWF WOW Tony, sounds like things are pretty exciting up there in Alaska. It is really great to get an update on your "adventures". Please continue, and post some more pictures...I am interested in seeing the landscape up around your area, I hear so much about Alaksa (and come on we all want to see this "so called" giant moose that likes to BBQ....sounds like you might need a bigger grill)
Welcome Everyone!
For those of you I have not yet met, my name is Tony. I am the proud father of several wonderful kids, and the lucky husband of my beautiful, caring wife, Laura. Biologically we have two lovely daughters and one rowdy son, Jaeden (7), Selah (5) and Elijah (1). We are or have been the foster parents of four beautiful young ladies: Summer (17), Tiffany (17), Nikki (16), and Jenai (15). These girls have been such a wonderful blessing in our lives.
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Deja Vu
Keep your head down, and your gun up Tony. You're bringing back old memories for me from the first Gulf War. How you live there now is how I lived in my tent back in 1990-1991. Bob D.