Hi Friends and Family,
We started the day with PT at 5 a.m. It was surprisingly fun as we spent more time stretching and preparing for our group run then actually running! When we did go running we sang the whole time in cadence which made running so much more bearable. I don't even think we ran 2 miles. (I think the instructors are trying to work on bringing us all up to a harder standard in the days ahead.) Hard to believe but I was disappointed when we stopped...Those early mornings running in Colorado really have helped! Now when we start really working the sit-ups I'll be in trouble. :)
Chaplain John Smith. One of the funniest guys I've ever met! When we get around John our ribs hurt from laughing so much!!
It was a rainy day in South Carolina and we had to wear our ponchos outside for the first time.
After our morning PT we came back to the school house for tours of the library and Chaplain Museum. The museum is an incredible walk through the history of the chaplaincy in the U.S. Army. I'm grateful to walk in the footsteps of the Chaplains who have gone before me in the name of Christ Jesus.
A Display of A Chaplain During WWI Ministering to a Wounded Soldier
In This Display You See An Actual Altar Designed by Soldiers During a Time of War. Notice The Items Used to Complete the Altar.
The Pulpit and Communion Table Were Hand Carved by Prisoners of War from Germany During WWII.
Chaplain in the Field During the Korean War. Can You Read the Sign on the Jeep? "Tomorrow is Sunday, Go To Church!"
After our tour of the museum we were greeted by COL McGriff, the senior Chaplain in charge of the entire chaplain school at Ft. Jackson. He is a godly man who loves working with people as a Chaplain. What really touched me about COL McGriff was how much credit he gave for his success to his wife. He admitted that without his wife he never would have been able to do the ministry God had blessed him with. After his speech, his wife came forward and shared a few words. Her passion is for our wives. She wants to know the very minute our wives come to visit Ft. Jackson so she can take care of them personally. (There will be a three day conference for the wives when I get ready to graduate next summer.) Her desire to reach out to our wives meant a lot to me as Christina is so important to me. They are wise to know that our wives are the key to a healthy ministry as Chaplains.
We spent the afternoon learning how to do basic combat lifesaving skills. We learned how to cover chest wounds, stabilize burn victims, recognize shock and much more. God bless our surgeons! They save lives everyday...
We ended the day by going out for dinner as friends. We are all excited as we have our first full day off tomorrow! I've met a lot of neat Chaplains while here and hope to keep in touch as they all go to units around the U.S. and world.
Blessings,
Dave
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