Final Details of our PCS to Peterson

I am so happy to report that our official orders to Peterson AFB were issued on Monday... 10 days before our scheduled leave date. On Tuesday, Nathan completed and submitted a housing application for on-base housing at Peterson. On Wednesday, we received a phone call that a home was reserved and waiting for us. We are praising God for working so graciously in every detail of this move!

The apartment is beginning to look a little bare as everything is slowly making its way into a boxes. Our pod comes Monday the 17th, we'll have it loaded up by Wednesday evening, and we'll drive away Thursday afternoon. Friday evening, we'll arrive at my parents home in Cedarville and spend 10 days with all my family there over Christmas. My sweet nephew Jackson told me on the phone last night, "Oh, Aunt Jo Jo, we can't wait for you and Nathan to come!" We can't wait to see you, too, Sweetheart. : )

We're planning to arrive in Colorado Springs the first of January. Nathan was graciously given 8 days of leave after our arrival to simply help his family get settled in. : ) We love how the Air Force so values the family! We look forward to possibly seeing Nathan's family during that time and getting acquainted with our new home.

Though it is so hard to say our final goodbyes to our many friends here, we couldn't be more excited about what the future holds.

Peterson AFB -  Airpark

Prince of Peace

Yesterday was the second Sunday of Advent, and my heart was treasuring Jesus as our "Prince of Peace." No other name of Jesus is more beautiful to me than this. While with our church family, we sang this song. It blended so beautifully with the theme of peace already within my heart. I want to share it with you here...

"I Have a Shelter"

Sovereign Grace Music

I have a shelter in the storm

When troubles pour upon me

Though fears are rising like a flood

My soul can rest securely

Oh, Jesus, I will hide in you

My place of peace and solace

No trial is deeper than your love

That comforts all my sorrows

I have a shelter in the storm

When all my sins accuse me

Though justice charges me with guilt

Your grace will not refuse me

Oh, Jesus, I will hide in you

Who bore my condemnation

I find my refuge in your wounds

For there I find salvation

I have a shelter in the storm

When constant winds would break me

For in my weakness I have learned

Your strength will not forsake me

Oh, Jesus, I will hide in you

The one who bears my burdens 

With faithful hands that cannot fail

You'll bring me home to heaven

"For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."

Isaiah 9:6

Holiday Cheer

Nathan and I have had a fun couple of days of holiday cheer! Last night we had a great evening celebrating Christmas in the Park at Keesler with our friends, Jeremiah & Lizzy. And then today, Nathan and I carried on the Flack family tradition of making Christmas pretzel treats! I thought I would share our fun in pictures this time. Enjoy!

Santa arrives in the Park!

Jeremiah & Lizzy with Santa's Sleigh

Nathan & I with Santa's Sleigh -- I promise I really am 18wks pregnant in this picture, even though it somehow doesn't look like it : )

Lizzy & I with our beautifully decorated Christmas Cookies - the Angel's grass skirt was Nathan's doing. : )

All the Pretzel supplies ready to go!

The Christmas Pretzel king himself!

All Finished and ready to be Delivered! 

So Proud

On Monday, Nathan graduated from his cyber training here at Keesler! Over the past six months, his diligent studying and long days have been proof of his discipline & dedication. Not only did he make it through this school, he did very well and is much more equipped now to serve his country in the cyber world. I am one proud wife! It was an honor for me to pin those cyber wings on his uniform during the graduation ceremony.

Nathan is excited to begin his first job at Peterson AFB in early January. We're planning to leave Biloxi a little over two weeks from now! Still no orders in sight, but we're trusting God that all the details will fall together by His sovereign hand. In the mean time we're busy packing boxes and spending some last-minute time with our friends and church family here. We feel so blessed to have had such a great experience here, and we're so excited about what the next few years hold for us in Colorado!