Still waiting....

Paul is still in Afghanistan... I got really excited because I got a phone call from the FRG (Family Readiness Group) to let me know that Paul is due in by the end of this week. They gave me a 3 day time frame to expect him in. I will get another phone call a day or two before he should be here. However, Paul has not left Afghanistan because his group keeps getting bumped from their flights. I'm not quite sure why, but that's the Army for you. So... as of right now, he should be home by the end of this week if he ever gets to leave Afghanistan. I will keep everyone updated as I find out more.

Swimming in Afghanistan

It has been raining for the last week in Afghanistan, kinda like the weather in Delaware, and the weather is starting to take its toll on our Soldier. He is ready to get home and the weather is just adding to the frustrations. He has been moved to the tents in order for them to make room for the new soldiers coming in, and is sleeping on cots. Apparently the one tent he was living in yesterday flooded, so they had to pack up and move everything again. Soon he will be home and shouldn't have to worry about his home flooding! =)

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and is safe travelling. I am in Delaware until Friday morning and then Im heading back out to Tennessee. There are a bunch of things that I need to take care of before Paul gets home so I want to make sure Im prepared and that I allow myself plenty of time!!

Working his way home...

Paul has begun moving his way towards home. He is still in Bagram, so he hasn't really started his journey, but he did get moved out of his room. He is living in a tent until he is scheduled to leave. His flight is scheduled for after Thanksgiving. He should arrive back in Ft. Campbell the following week. This is all I know for right now. I will keep the blog updated as I find more information out.

Nothing new...

Well.. not much has changed. Just the same old routine day in and day out. It has gotten me through the last couple of weeks so I can't really complain. I have been hanging out with Janelle and her family (our neighbors) a lot and we joined the local YMCA. I have been going to the gym everyday and cannot stand it when I don't get to go.

I painted an accent wall in our living room last week. It is a burnt orange and looks great. It was a bit much at first but its growing on me. And Paul loves it!!



I have been doing Christmas shopping the last couple of weeks, which includes buying Christmas decorations. I am soooo excited for Christmas this year... probably because Paul will actually be home!! I have a couple more things to finish up and get but I still have plenty of time. Paul is looking foward to helping me wrap all of the presents when he gets home. =)

I leave on Friday morning to head home for Thanksgiving. Most of our Christmas decorations are still at my parents' house, so I will have to bring all of those back with me. It will be a quick visit with everyone because, as of right now, I am planning on leaving Thanksgiving day to head back and get things ready before my soldier returns. His flight is still planned for the 29th, which is the Sunday after Thanksgiving. From the time he leaves Afghanistan, it should be 5-7 days before he arrives at Ft. Campbell. I will get a phone call with all of those details within the next couple of weeks. There's still a lot that needs to be done before I feel that Im prepared for him to come home, but he is more than welcome to come at any time!!

Paul is doing really good... their schedule at work has changed and he is now working every other day. He has most of his stuff packed up and is waiting for his flight home. I will update the blog as a I get more information.