Things have been pretty crazy for our family for the past few months and I think we are finally in a place of peace.
For the past sixth months, we had no idea where we were going or what we (John and I) were doing with our lives. Ever since we arrived at Fort Benning nearly two years ago now, we have been planning something different for our lives. When John joined the Army he joined to be an EOD technician (Explosive Ordnance Disposal). After almost 11 months of school he took one of the last tests there of the school and did not pass. So, he was kicked out of that school and forced into a new job that wasn’t something he cared for. Since then, he has been searching and searching for a way to change his position in the Army. For awhile we thought he would go to OCS (Officer Candidate School) to become an Officer since he has a Bachelor’s Degree. Then, we changed our minds and decided going back home to STL was the best thing for everyone. Thennn, he was going to change his job to a special forces type job, and I was NOT down with that. So, it was back to OCS. When we found out OCS might be around a two year process, he decided to find something else that would still make him happy and fit into our family well. Or as well as the Army can I guess, it is never an easy life no matter what the job might be. Enter CID (Criminal Investigation Division). Ever watch NCIS? Well that is based on the same kind of agency, just Army instead of Navy.
About eight months ago he began his packet to apply for this new and exciting opportunity. Everything seemed to be going great until…the reenlistment department gave John some bad information about the timeframe in which his reenlistment had to be completed. So, because of that “little” thing, we have spent the past two months going crazy because we thought even if he got accepted to CID that the Army would still kick him out because of someone else’s mistake.
At that point I decided I needed a trip home to see my friends and family. Things were just nuts around here and I needed some positive energy from my STL friends and family. I spent almost a month at home until all this mess with the Army was figured out. While I was there, I ended up wasting a ton of time on a project that would end up not even being part of my life anymore. So I regret that. I should have spent more time with my real friends and family. At the end of the trip, John came back to get Char and I and stayed a week with us there until it was time to head back down South.
Once we got back here things were still nuts for the first few weeks. However, now I feel like everything is right in our little world. We traded in our one car and got two in its place. That makes my life a hell of a lot easier. I can run to the store or take Char to the park, and easily go hang out with friends. Having a car is pretty much a necessity in this day and age! We also found out John will be staying in the Army. He was formally reclassified to CID last week, and will head to school for four months at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. After that, our little family will be moving back to the Midwest! As of now we are scheduled to be PSCing (moving) to Fort Knox, KY in late January or very early February – just in time for Charlotte’s 2nd birthday! But knowing the Army, that could change at anytime. They could decide we are going to Germany for all I know. But hopefully this plan sticks. Fort Knox is only four hours away from St. Louis! Much better than eleven. Although I never thought I would be saying this… I am going to miss Georgia. We have settled in and made a life here. I have made some amazing friends. I don’t know what I am going to do without them. I know two of them are staying here and one is already in FL, then on her way to TX. Making friends as an Army wife is pretty tough, especially on a huge post like this. But the even harder part is finding these friends (sisters) and having to move away from them again and again.
I am excited for Charlotte to be a lot closer to her family. Being four hours away makes it much easier to head home for a weekend or for my friends or family to come visit.
So that is a little of what has be going on with our family. New jobs, new cars, and a new start again. I feel so at peace finally after all of this madness. If you are ever going through a stressful time just remember that there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I truly believe everything happens for a reason. So embrace the moment… good or bad. There is always something to be learned from everything life throws your way.
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I hope you all have had a great week and I hope you have an even better weekend!
Jen says
Congrats!! I’m from Louisville KY (not far from Ft Knox). You’ll love it 🙂 Glad it all worked out for your family.
Whitney says
Thank you, I am excited to be back in the Midwest! 🙂
Alex says
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