February 10, 2013 - Deployment Opportunities

This new year is off to a good start. Although I would rather be home with my family, being deployed has offered several opportunities which I would not otherwise have had.

First, since I am stationed in the Middle East, I have had a chance to visit several places which I would not otherwise have been able to see. I was able to visit the Dead Sea as well as several ancient ruins.

When I joined the Army, I wanted to see the world. I was hoping to do so with my family, but the way things have worked out, I will have some nice pictures and I'm sure some fun stories to tell.

Second, I have been able to interact with several very important people at my location. Back at my unit, I would probably just be a face in the crowd to them. Out here, as I continue to diligently perform my duties, I have been able to interact with them one on one. If they remember me or not will be another issue altogether, but they know my name on a temporary basis, at least.

Third, this deployment has afforded me the opportunity to lose some weight. I'm not saying that the food is bad at all. I really like the food out here. Being here has allowed me to select the healthy options and to increase my Physical Training simeltaneously. In my experience, this is a winning combination if you are interested in weight loss. Seventeen pounds at last check.

Finally, as I am keeping this post brief, this deployment has afforded me the opportunity for personal growth. I am taking 15 Master's level credits this semester (the same as last semester), I am working on my language skills, studying for the board, learning about my current Army job, and as I have time, I am still working on my writing.

Deployment is not exactly what I would have picked at this point in my life, but I know that we all have to "take our turn." And besides, as it says in Romans 8:28, "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." This deployment has certainly proven that in my life.

David H. Troyer
www.davidhtroyer.com
www.amazon.com/author/davidhtroyer

This post was going to be  "January 28, 2013 - Deployment Opportunities"

30 August 2012 - I'm trying out Twitter

@DavidHTroyer is my Twitter handle. I just started tweeting about a week ago. I will continue my blog, but I plan on tweeting a lot more often because I can tweet from my phone. Work is going to be busy for a little while, but that is ok. It will still be a lot of fun.
Since my last post, I put my book I'd Choose a Fish on Youtube.com

Happy Labor Day! If you  get a day off, I hope it is a good one.

Facebook is still the best way to keep in touch with me or to find out what is going on with my career. www.facebook.com/davidhtroyer

David H. Troyer
www.davidhtroyer.com

24 JULY 2012 - All three books on Amazon

All three of my books are now on Amazon.com. Tracts and Evangelism is on Amazon as a Kindle download as well.
www.amazon.com/author/davidhtroyer

The second edition of I'd Choose a Fish is now available. It has a new layout and a better binding. This book is about a young boy and his dad as they venture through the pet shop. As they go through the store, the little boy imagines what it would be like to own each pet. In the end, the boy makes his decision and is very happy. One of my favorite pages is the one with the text "There's not much harm a cat can do." You'll see what I mean when you check it out.

 I really enjoyed writing this book and hope to add more books to this series in the future. It is based on my childhood experiences with my own dad and the trips to the pet shop which I enjoyed so much.

My wife, Dianna and I are currently working on a book together. So far, we have around 45,000 words.

Also, I am up to 150 "Likes" on my Facebook page now - Thank You :)

Please check out my website when you get a chance.

David H. Troyer
www.davidhtroyer.com
www.facebook.com/davidhtroyer