We have been fortunate to serve many years in the world's
finest Navy. With both of us serving on active duty, we know what
it's like to deploy and we know the challenges of staying
behind. Let us assure you of one thing: Both roles are
intensely difficult and tear at the fabric of all families. In spite
of these challenges, God always seemed to put genuine followers of Christ in
our lives and because of that we can look back and see His fingerprints on a
lot of trying times.
One of these times was when Becky suffered a severe stroke in
2002. Although the doctors were uncertain of her ability to walk
again, we sensed that God was allowing this, and the peace that flooded into our
lives was like no other. Many in our church prayed for us,
encouraged us and most of all loved on us immensely.
Although this meant she had to retire early, it was part of a calling that He
placed on us to "serve others in the same way we were served". With
that calling on our lives in 2004, we sold nearly everything we'd accumulated
in 18 years of marriage and moved to the Everett Washington area to minister to
other Navy Families. In spite of the fact that we had no job, church
or military contacts up here, God soon provided all of these.
Since that time we've ministered to dozens of families and seen many people
dedicate their lives to Christ. Best of all, we've had the privilege
of discipling men and women who are truly committed to serving Him in their
lives, their families and with those who struggle to serve our nation.
We would love to have you join our prayer team (weekly e-mails of
specific prayer requests of the men and women we serve). To receive
these, send us a quick e-mail (put Prayer Team in the Subject Line) to
shawn.schrader@militaryministry.org
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