11/2/2008
Good to go!
American Soldier says,
Alas, the final Sunday before I depart. So much has happened since starting to prepare to go. It feels exactly like a military deployment but not exactly. I know that it’s not but my wife and I have prepared as if it is. The paperwork shuffle, talking to friends and family, etc. We’ve been at it none stop for nearly two weeks. I found myself changing out a check valve for my well yesterday and I am the furthest from being a plumber. Good thing for proper tools! I was also adding border insulation for my windows yesterday as well. My wife made a comment that I have never prepared this much before leaving. I just told her that I wanted to make sure things were squared away so she wouldn’t have to worry about it.
As I write this I look around on my desk and see the new and old comfort devices that I will be bringing with me. Music – check, movies – check, camera – check, laptop – good to go!
Today we will have some friends and family come over for a ‘see you in a few months’ party. I wanted this to be about just seeing them before I depart. Goodbye parties are too depressing anyway. I wrote about one of mine in the book The Sandbox. It’s always awkward when it’s time for people to leave. The slow walk to the door, saying those last few words and the emotional departure. I didn’t want that this time around.
So right now everything is falling into place and it’s just a matter of waiting for the departure date to come. I am feeling real good about this mission. I have missed the brotherhood and I sure to find it while I am there. Life has been interesting since I got out of the Army last year. I had plenty of time to reflect on things and where I am in life. One of the best decisions of my life thus far was to leave the Army completely. The reason why I say that is I needed to see what my life was all about. I placed a few bad habits in the ground and became a stronger person, mentally and physically. Oh yeah, I grew some guns this past year!
I won’t go into a reflection session but things seem to have prepared me for this moment. So if that isn’t a sign then I don’t know what is.
Thos are my thoughts for the day. Carpe Diem!
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Alrighty then, looks like you are good to go! I hope you have a smooth and trouble-free trip.
Keep us updated. Good luck and God speed!!!!!!!!!!!
The Thunder Run has linked to this post in the blog post From the Front: 11/04/2008 News and Personal dispatches from the front and the home front.
Sounds like you are all set
Looking forward to your reports from the field!
My well wishes to you too on your trip! God Bless as you go!!
Lookin forward to the updates, bud!
Well, AS sounds like you are set. All the best, and you and your family will be in my prayers.
Since I have been gone for a little bit, looks like I have some catching up to do. Will we be able to send care packages??
Oh yes, do keep an eye out for Michael Yon. He seems to be spending alot of time in the “stan.
A Lot of people blogging are over there right now.
Its great to here about all their experiences, the good and the bad.
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Dear John Wayne
u are probably on the ground by now. U have an interesting background and I hope u are using your talents, all of them.
I had plenty of time to reflect on things and where I am in life.
this is always a good thing.
Not much change since u left. Economy sucks. Most Americans still confused about our current and future policies. But the back our soldiers, in and out of uniform.
Keep writing, you have valuable thoughts. Best wishes in new year.
b
“Cry havic and let slip the dogs of war”