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6HQLRU$LUPDQ-DPHV+HQVOH\ ³:KRFKHFNVLQRQ\RX"´ my wife. She is a consistent source of wise
counsel; she knows when I’m blowing smoke
6HQLRU$LUPDQ0RULDK)DUQDPWK&RPPXQLFDWLRQV6TXDGURQRFLDO The other day I had a brief conversation and need an attitude adjustment, and she
PDLOFOHUNPHWHUVSRVWDJHRQWRDSLHFHRIPDLO0DUFKDW/XNH$LU with my doctor. When our conversation was knows when I need to talk it out or take a
)RUFH%DVH0DLOFOHUNVGHOLYHUWRFRUUHVSRQGHQWVDFURVVWKHZLQJWR nearly over he asked, “How are you chap- day of leave.
NHHSWKHPLVVLRQJRLQJ lain?” Then he wondered out loud who took
care of the chaplains. He said something to Third, I am a military man, so I have
the effect of “Chappy, you check in on people resources available for me. A few of them
all the time, who checks in on you?” are: Mental Health 623-856-7579, Military
OneSource 800-342-9647 and the Military
That’s a good question; one I truly appre- Family Life Consultant 623-238-0565. Su-
ciate as it reveals his concern for me. It’s a pervisors and shirts, the Airmen and Family
question that I would do well to answer; in Readiness Center and many other agencies
retrospect, I think I can answer his question, are here to help as well.
at least in part, from several perspectives.
What about you? Are you aware of the
First, I am a man of faith. I have surren- resources that are available to you as a
dered my life to God. My faith informs my military member or dependent? Please take
morals, values and lifestyle. I take comfort advantage of the many helping agencies
from the scriptures which provide a hope and resources that are available for you
for this life and the next. I also find sup- and your family. Should you need to speak
port from the worshipping community at with your chaplain, please don’t hesitate to
our chapel. I sense God’s presence in the call us at 623-856-6211. We stand ready to
calm and holiness of the Mass and in the provide pastoral counsel and a faith-based
energy of praise in the contemporary gospel guidance to help you walk through the rough
service and in the lyrics and harmonies of places of life.
the hymns sung in the traditional service
— songs that often transport me to the holy Thanks for your service and sacrifice. Oh,
places of my childhood. and thanks Doc.
Second, I am a married man, so I find Courtesy of Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Larry Fowler
great solace in the wisdom and counsel of WK)LJKWHU:LQJ&KDSHO
Try a little
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