Nothing new...

It has been a crazy two days....work is very busy, as I have said before I have a lot of different responsibilities so I have to be on my toes.

I had to take Mike's car back in the shop to have breaks put on and when I did they said there was a recall. So they will take care of that as well. I've had people ask me why I'm going out of my way to get his car fixed when it will just be sitting in storage and he will be home soon...I do it for a lot of reasons...one because I love him, two because when he does get home that is the last thing I want him to have to worry about and I'm sure the last thing he wants to do is have to sit at a dealership waiting on his car.

Mike is doing good. He continues to work out and he says he feels a lot better because of it. I'm sure he does. I'm happy he's been able to get into a routine. He's been busier than normal at work it seems too. Not saying he hasn't been busy, I'm sure he has, but he just seems to be busier than normal.

I talked to Jess tonight, Brady's girlfriend, and she is doing good. Her trip to Europe was GREAT. She was sad it had to be cut short, but she said it was an experience she will never forget.

Not much else is going on. OH...You have to look at this link ...I loved the banner.............I'm sure all the Army soldiers loved seeing this.

I LOVE YOU MIKE!!!!

I'm Back!!

I had a Wonderful time in Omaha with Mike's family. They are all wonderful people. I love them to death! and I feel thankful they have welcomed me into their family.

Today was the game between the PATS and DA BEARS....and YEAH the PATS won.... It was an AWESOME game. Mike called me through out the game and I had a hard time sympathizing with him. He knows I am a PATS fan...BUT I would listen to him rant and rave and then all I could do was say "GO PATS"!!!! and at least I could get him laughing. It was really hard though because I really do want the Bears to make it to the Super Bowl...so maybe it will be the PATS and DA BEARS ....what an awesome idea!!!! I love you Mike!!!! As a friend of ours little girl, Kimmie says....It's just a game!!!!

I LOVE YOU MIKE!!!!

Hump Day & Travel Day!

Today we have hit HUMP day. It is so nice to see the "Feet in Sand" counter & "Headed Home" counter read the same number of days!!!! Mike called me first thing this morning to wish me a "Happy Hump day"! It was so sweet! I have said it a thousand times and I'll probably say it a thousand more....He is so thoughtful! Thanks Mike!

I will be flying to Omaha tonight during a Nor'easter! Fun....right now the winds are gusting up to 50 - 60 mph. I'm right by the ocean so it is worse here than it is inland; I'm hoping it's a little better at the airport. Maybe everything will die down a little before my flight; which isn't until much later this evening. With a Nor'easter comes lots and lots of rain so I'm sure I will look like a drowned rat by the time I reach Omaha!

I hope every one has a very nice Thanksgiving and please remember all of our troops who are not with their families. Please say a prayer for all of them!

Thanks to each and everyone of you, especially you Mike!

I love you Mike....with all my heart....only 6 more months babe!!!!

Old news for some, but helpful news for others....

I came across this information and thought I would post it here. Maybe someone who is reading this is in a state of shock like Mike and I were when we first found out he was going to Iraq. I know information like this would have helped.

Navy Hotline Assists Individual Augmentation Families
The Expeditionary Combat Readiness Command (ECRC) headquartered at Amphibious Base Little Creek, Norfolk, Va., has established a hotline for active duty and reserve Sailor’s families on Individual Augmentee (IA) orders. The toll free phone number is 877-364-4302. This phone number allows IA family members a way to find the information or resources they may need while their Sailors are deployed and aims to alleviate the stress IA family members may experience. The ECRC also plans to establish a Website designed specifically for IAs and their families.

Community of Practice on Navy Knowledge Online
The Individual Augmentation Community of Practice (CoP) on Navy Knowledge Online (NKO) provides Sailors with links to information supporting the Navy’s Individual Augmentee
(IA) effort. The Individual Augmentation CoP is equipped with several informational links that can be helpful to Sailors attending IA training at Fort Jackson, S.C. For example, one link provides information on what is required to get orders to Fort Jackson. Another section offers a pre- deployment checklist and still another gives cultural information about the countries where IAs are deployed. For more information click on the Individual Augmentation CoP, visit Navy Knowledge Online at https://wwwa.nko.navy.mil/portal/page?paf_communityId=co40220014

I know it was very difficult to find out information after we received the news. It is getting better though. It just happened that Mike was part of the first wave (no pun inteded) to be selected.

Hope this helps somebody.

I love you Mike!