18 days but you never can tell. Eddie was supposed to get a date for his arrival here on November 1st but they are now saying that they won't know until the plane arrives to get them. They all want to come home so I know when it is time to pack their things, they'll do it very quickly and be on their way. Eventually they'll start living in tents so the new crews can take over their rooms. I will be very excited because it will be a true sign that they are ready to return.
He might actually get to spend Thanksgiving here. How amazing would that be. I am already thankful for all the blessings in my life but that would just be incredible.
This will be his last time gone. Last time. No more army once his contract is up in Feb, 2009. If he plays his cards right, he may be out in December 2008. I am so ready to be done with the Military life.
I know I've said this a million times, but in the light of talk of Thanksgiving I thought I should say it again. Even though it has been very tough at times, I am grateful that Eddie joined the army. He has really blossomed in the last 5 years and it might not have been possible without his joining the military. We went from living with my parents and barely getting by to having everything we need. He's received training that will benefit him for a lifetime by giving him the confidence to succeed and the skills to get a very good job.
I am so very excited at the prospect of us having our lives back. We get to pick where we want to live and Eddie will be able to earn a good living with the skills he has. There is so much possibility in the days ahead.
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