We are about to embark on a new adventure. After lots of discussions, weighing the pros and cons and talking to different mentors, Andy has decided to join the Army. That is, he officially joined as of August 7th. The day that adorable picture of Dane was taken. How fitting right? We both have a peace about it and Andy is very excited about this new experience. To some it may seem out of left field. First and foremost you must know he never would have gone through with the decision had I not been behind him and ok with it. Six years ago when he first brought it up, I was a little freaked out, not even an option. How in the world would I survive on my own? I know, I know people do it all the time and are just fine, but me? No way! Not something I could do or be willing to do. But I guess time has changed me and I know I will be ok in the end. Can't say I am looking forward to him being gone for so long and of course I will miss him like crazy.This has been something Andy has always wanted to do. He almost joined one other time, before I knew him. He even had a shipping date, all he had to do was sign. I guess it wasn't time then. Well now that he is done with college he can go in as an officer, which is what prompted his thinking about joining again. There are many reasons he is doing this and he feels he has made the right choices for our family. The worst part of all this, is that we will have to move away from our church family and friends and other family members. Who knows maybe we will move back someday. In the mean time I hope we get to live either somewhere cool or near family and not get stuck in Oklahoma or Ohio or something.
He will be leaving for Basic training on November 4th. We are both glad he will be here for Dane's first birthday. After basic, he will go to OCS (Officer Candidate School), then onto his job training whatever that maybe. So it looks like his training may last until next summer. In the mean time I am staying put here in Iowa. It will probably be part way through OCS when he finds out what he will be doing and where we will be moving.
6 comments:
Wow! Huge step. We will be praying for you three as you embark on this journey:)
Okay, so I've heard all of this directly from you...and felt very excited for your family! Now reading your post...and fighting that silly lump in the throat! We will miss you guys so much but know God has a very cool adventure waiting for you family! Now to enjoy this year... :)
Wow, big changes is right! I'll be praying for you guys -- especially you Jenn, I don't know if I could do it!
I'm glad you both have a peace about such a huge decision. And it's awesome that he's going in as an officer. :o)
Dave was already in the Air Force when I married him, so it's all I've ever known as a wife, but I've learned a lot about myself, and an extra awful lot about relying on God (not Dave, not myself).
The military community is AMAZING...and if you get involved with his unit, or live in housing, then you won't feel homesick or alone hardly at all!
Congratulations to Andy!! :o)
Oh, and here's a rule he needs to learn: No matter what his rank, YOU will always outrank him by one. :o) When Dave made Lt Col in July he gave me a set of "Full Bird" wings. :o)
wow jen i should read you more often, huge change in store for you and andy, we too were a military family when we first got married, it was good for us as well, i will miss you and i know with your faith all will be fine. jos
Hey Jenn--thanks for 'lurking' through my blog! I think I was @ Faith when your sister Rachel was there...
What a huge change in your family! I am definitely going to be "lurking" through your blog to be reminded to pray for you and Andy & Dane!
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