The IARBC Family Praises and Prayers: Update for Pastor/Chaplain Mike Crawford

Hello, Praying Friends,

Much of the lapsed time since I wrote last was spent at home with my family. I enjoyed the opportunity for R & R leave and spent ten delightful days at home. I can't honestly call them "relaxing" days, as we spent the time running from one place to another. When we weren't running, we were preparing for Emily's Graduation Open House. We spent our last day together celebrating this important milestone in our family's life. I am so thankful I was able to get the time off to be there for it. I had to watch almost everyone else go home and come back before I got to go, but it was truly well worth it…

Memorial Day gives us occasion to remember those who've died in the defense of the freedoms we all cherish. Witnessing Kosovo's majority population celebrate their Declaration of Independence has reminded us how dearly a nation prizes its freedom. May God keep our country great as we its citizens keep our lives good. We can do this by keeping our focus first and foremost on Him as "One nation under God".

Praying with you to that end,

Pastor/Chaplain Mike Crawford