So, here's the update on us. Chris has left for BOLC II and he is at Fort Benning right now. He was supposed to be going to Fort Sill in Oklahoma, but due to a last minute clerical mistake - we were blessed with a little more time together. He trains during the week and then on some of the weekends we get to see each other. It has really been a blessing that we weren't expecting.
When he finishes this school on June 26, he has to go straight to Aberdeen Proving Ground in Maryland until October 9. Meanwhile, I am going to be looking for a job and somewhere to live in Fort Campbell, Kentucky. If you asked me even six months ago if I thought I would EVER be living in Kentucky I would have called you crazy. That's how it goes in the Army I guess. Right now, I am packing up our apartment and moving everything into a storage unit across from my parent's neighborhood. I am going to finish out the school year at Alcovy and then move in with the parents on May 30. **Another unexpected blessing, we got to break our lease without paying any penalties**
Soon after May 30, Mom and I are going to take a trip up to Fort Campbell and find somewhere for Chris and I to live and find me a teaching job. While we would like to live on base, we have heard that there are a limited number of slots available and we should just look for somewhere off post to live. Again, six months ago I would not have suspected that the two of us living on an Army post would even be an option. Now, I am busy trying to figure out what PCS, TDY, HHG and all the other acronyms mean. In July, I am headed up to live there on my own until Chris gets there in October.
Chris is thrilled to be joining the 101st Airborne. We never dreamed that his first active duty assignment would be with such a prestigious unit. While I know the added level of danger there will be with this unit, I am also well aware that should Chris be deployed, there will be plenty of seasoned veterans to show him the ropes and prepare him for war. We haven't heard anything about him deploying or anything yet...but it is inevitable. It's just a matter of time. I don't know if I will ever be prepared to hear the actual date, but as soon as I know anything I will pass on the word. As for now, just pray that he has an open mind so that he can absorb all the training and information he needs to be the best officer he can be. He has alot to learn in 5 months and if he is going to be leading troops then he has to be someone that they'll want to follow. After all, as he always says, "you can't lead from the rear."
As soon as I get some pictures from around the Fort Campbell area, I will post them. As for friends and family...you better start saving your money to come visit. I will bribe you with the Kentucky Derby!! I already told Chris that we are SOOO going! It's the only thing in Kentucky besides the fried chicken, right??
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I'll show you one of my secrets..... http://www.fas.org/news/reference/lexicon/acronym.htm - sorry I didn't share before. Forgot about that one.
Love you both! I think it is wonderful that you are so brave to get things ready for your soldier before he gets to his duty station. You are an awesome wife!
I can totally see Chris saying the "you cant lead from the rear" thing! ha! Me and Ryan are going to start saving now- I need to start designing my hat to wear to the Derby- you can never start something like that too soon right?!?!? My Bobby LOVED the 101st- it visited where he was stationed right before he passed. He spoke very highly of all the men he was with- I loved hearing his stories. Just think, Chris will be telling his children :) and one day grandchildren his stories too. We are praying for you and for Chris. We love ya'll and will miss yall dearly- but are excited for this new chapter.
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