Well to say that our new adventure has been uneventful was the truth until we arrived here at the Seattle airport.I would not really be able to share much with you if we would not have had the great fortune of staying at the USO last night.
Upon arriving and locating the little hole in the wall you begin to notice that the "Marines have landed". Fortunately for us they had a "family room" left that we would be able to use IF we would have registered prior to going to put our bags up. This is where we were thrust into the mud -filled trenches of military life that for so long have not been a part of. The thought of getting a hotel room did cross our minds but the fact that we a lugging around 8 large suitacases, 4 carry-ons, 1 purse (of course) 2 blankets, 2 children and a partridge in a pear tree there was absolutely NO WAY we were leaving that place!!!
We were left to rough-it in a room filled with bunk beds and military members, not so bad for us but Javan was thinking this was not really his cup of tea. He told Steve he was scared and I guess for all real reasons it would make sense - He has no home, no schedule, no structure, no bed and now he is sleeping in a room full of strange men. I kinda find it ironic that he would be scared due to the fact that EVERY man in that room would go to any length to be sure that he was safe for the night, some things they just don't understand. Not being part of a military family for so long we all have quite a bit of readjusting to do.
Guys I am going to make this one short so I can visit with our new plane friends and chat but know that we love you all and leave the states with many mixed emotions - sadness, excitement, anxiety, curiosity and so many other things it just brings tears to my eyes. We will try to get in touch with you all in a few days, don't worry it may take some time to get our communication together.
Gotta go, the troops are restless!!
Love, Cindi
2 comments:
I hope you guys have a safe trans-pacific flight and settle in quickly. I remember vividly how chaotic the whole trip was! I hope you guys are ready for some tropical weather here because it is hot already!!! Break out the shorts and tees of you havent already. Please feel free to give us a call when you get in. Cindy and I would be happy to show you guys around and help out in any way possible. We feel like we know you guys already and ar looking forward to meeting you. We live right down the street from the WestPAC lodge on Camp Foster and we can be reached at 646-4479 (from base). Let is know if we can help. I'm sure that you will not be in a ush to fond work, but the hospital is hurting for nurses so you should have no problem finding work if you want it.
Chris Ulrich
How great to have friends waiting!!! I hope all is well, it will be when the jet-lag is gone.
Thanks to Chris and Cindy for the help. Back at you later. MOM
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