Christmas -2007 "From the fullness of his grace we have all received one blessing after another (John 1:16)

Kirkuk, Iraq 2007

Christmas 2006 Matt and Cyndi you are a blessing.

Presidential Message to the Men and Women of the United States Armed Forces

On behalf of a grateful Nation, Laura and I send our best wishes for the holidays.
In this season of giving, we remember our duty to others, and we see that sense of duty fulfilled in the men and women who wear our Nation's uniform. Our country owes you a debt of gratitude for your courage and resolve to serve the cause of peace. Americans are proud of your dedicated service, and I am proud to be the Commander in Chief of the greatest force for freedom in the history of the world.
Our Nation is thankful for the many sacrifices you and your families make every day. During the holidays and throughout the coming year, we ask the Almighty to bestow His protection and care on you and your loved ones. We pray for your safety and for liberty, justice, and peace on Earth.
Laura and I wish you a joyful holiday season. May God bless you, and may God continue to bless America.
GEORGE W. BUSH

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/12/20071221-2.html

“From His Fullness We Have All Received Grace upon Grace”
John 1:14-16:
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. . . . And from his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace.

A Christmas Meditation on John 1:14-16 by John Piper

http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/TasteAndSee/ByDate/2007/2545_From_His_Fullness_We_Have_All_Received_Grace_upon_Grace/

"The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth,.." Ps 121: 8

Sgt Mwenyiley

Gen. David Petraeus, the commanding general of Mulit-National Force - Iraq recognizes Scotland Neck, N.C. native Pfc. Linwood R. Letchworth, fire support specialist, 2nd Platoon, Bravo Company, 1-10th Mountain Division, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, for his part in "saving the life of an Air Force EOD technician" with his coin of excellence during a visit to Forward Operating Base Warrior in Kirkuk, Iraq, Dec. 8. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Margaret C. Nelson, 115th MPAD)

Some Scripture and quotes from The Life of William Wilberforce:

How grateful ought I to be for this protecting providence
of a gracious God.

"There are times when we know, of a certainty, that God has been watching over and protecting us.
It is then that we understand, in many ways that are new to us and twice-blessed, what the Scripture means
when it declares:

`for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.' (Heb 13:5).

"The Lord shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth,
and even for evermore.' (Psalm 121:8)

http://www.blackanthem.com/News/corner/Photos-MNF-I-commander-visits-Task-Force-Warrior12443.shtml

Warrior Report #2 from Kirkuk

Matt with his fellow Charlie Company officers and our friends.

Freedom Chapel in Kirkuk, Iraq

Cynthia on minute 2:52 of this You tube video Warrior Report #2

http://youtube.com/watch?v=ETSR2p-fuQw&feature=related