Here I sit at my desk with tears in my eyes. My nephew Andrew just called to say goodbye. He took his last test at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS, and he got a 94. He's officially done with school. Tomorrow he leaves for his next part of his journey in the Air Force. He'll be stationed for the next 2-3 years at Ramstein AFB in Germany. He was supposed to be able to come home for a couple of weeks before heading to Germany, but because the military is the military, he can't come home and is heading out immediately. I won't get to see him until Christmas unless I go over this fall, which is a possibility. I'm so proud of him and what he's chosen to do with his life. He's going to love it over there and he's going to do well. The scary part is that 95% of the Airmen and Airwomen over there end up getting deployed. Not all of them get deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan, but it could happen. The good thing is that since he's in the Air Force, he wouldn't be on the front lines, but does that really matter with this mess of a war we've gotten ourselves into?? That's truly no consolation to me. I'm praying that he gets deployed to Italy. Now THAT would be perfect!!!
At any rate, Andrew has less than 24 hours left on US soil. I know I've said it before, but in many ways Andrew is like the son I'll never have. I think that's why I'm taking this so hard. I'm really going to miss him. Please keep Andrew and all of our soldiers in your prayers. Godspeed, Andrew!! I love you.
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hey mel. wow, this is a big step! i think i remember you telling me about andrew going into the air force - how long did it take to get to this point? it's sad that he didn't even get to come home one last time before he left. I will definitely keep him and your family in my prayers.
i hope you, mark, and hope are doing well...i want to see you soon! what's your schedule like?
love you!
stacy
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