Most know that I really like the military While I havent always been happy with, and have wanted to 1306 and get back to a VFA, the Navy as a whole is great. With that being said Sometimes I wonder "WTF why don't I just go to TAPS and get a DD214."
Today I got an email from my CCC regarding my new IA. Apparently My CMC called the HMFIC. So my new ETD is late OCT. Now I have to move my PRD (again) and Reenlist because my EOS is well before my ETR (I hope there is a SRB). Before I leave I have to get a copy of my ESR, but PSD is in NSA Memphis. Also I have to go to NKO to finish my Courses. The good thing is I should be able to stay in the BEQ as a GOB untill I leave.
The new orders are a bit different from the original, I am still going with the army but training in Washington vice of EL Paso. So there is no way I can POV. its a good thing we just did a 3500 on DTS, and SATO, Otherwise I may not have noticed that My BOA Gov Card had Expired that is something I have to correct ASP or I will be SOL.
This is bitter sweet, I really miss my family, but I was going to miss them anyway. Basically, its better to out doing something thousands of miles away that matters, vice being onley 300 miles away for no reason. This way we can get back on our FPU goals, and it will look good on navfit.
The fustrating thing is the rollercoaster. Christina and I knew enough to plan for this posibility. Still, I just got used to the idea of not going.
More later.
9/28/07
Or Bust it seems
Well if you read my wife's blog you will know a brief synopsis of what is going on, or not going on. We did not want to talk to many people about it for a while. because it is a bit complicated and many wont understand.
Its like when you get a cut on your face and every one asks "what happened?" by noon you are so sick of explaining it you just want to put a sign on your face. Peoples concern is real, and appreciated but it is still no fun reexplaining over and over. Especially when you don't know what caused the cut.
The two most common Qs
"so isn't it good you don't have to go to Iraq?"
Not exactly, see I already moved my family away, leaving me alone and broke. Separation from the family is one thing but now there is no Goal to reach. Besides now life is a bit uncertain. which sucks.
Goal? for you Dave Ramsey types you will understand the concept of temporary sacrifice for freedom in the end. My Military Friends understand what this could do for the career, and the job fullfillment that comes from being on the tip of the spear. Now its just family separation with nothing to show for it.
So What now?
Uncertain: We hope to know soon. One possibility is that they find me a new position on the other side of the globe. It make sense, I am literally packed and ready to go. Otherwise I will stay here until I transfer in 4-8 months, in which case Christina and I have to decide if it is wise to uproot that part of the family -again- get the apartment just to do it again in a few months. in the interim I am thankful we are safe and healthy, warm and fed.
That's the basic two. Thanks for the interest we appreciate the concern, and prayers. Please don't be offended by our lack of reporting the last few days. Any other questions ill answer just drop me a line.
in Limbo
Steve
Its like when you get a cut on your face and every one asks "what happened?" by noon you are so sick of explaining it you just want to put a sign on your face. Peoples concern is real, and appreciated but it is still no fun reexplaining over and over. Especially when you don't know what caused the cut.
The two most common Qs
"so isn't it good you don't have to go to Iraq?"
Not exactly, see I already moved my family away, leaving me alone and broke. Separation from the family is one thing but now there is no Goal to reach. Besides now life is a bit uncertain. which sucks.
Goal? for you Dave Ramsey types you will understand the concept of temporary sacrifice for freedom in the end. My Military Friends understand what this could do for the career, and the job fullfillment that comes from being on the tip of the spear. Now its just family separation with nothing to show for it.
So What now?
Uncertain: We hope to know soon. One possibility is that they find me a new position on the other side of the globe. It make sense, I am literally packed and ready to go. Otherwise I will stay here until I transfer in 4-8 months, in which case Christina and I have to decide if it is wise to uproot that part of the family -again- get the apartment just to do it again in a few months. in the interim I am thankful we are safe and healthy, warm and fed.
That's the basic two. Thanks for the interest we appreciate the concern, and prayers. Please don't be offended by our lack of reporting the last few days. Any other questions ill answer just drop me a line.
in Limbo
Steve
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