Just wanted to let everyone know that the Navy is trying to send Matt to Iraq. He had to write a letter requesting not to get sent and it went up his chain of command on Friday. His CO is behind him to stay here. Normally, we wouldnt argue about having to do that, but as most of you know, he JUST got home from a 13 month tour in Greece. And there is more to it than just that. There are several other reasons why he needs to stay here with us at the moment. Here's what his schedule would be:
November 26 - December 9: North Carolina for Training (he does this even if he doesnt go to Iraq)
December 10 - July 2006: Iraq
July 2006: Home for 2 weeks
July 2006 - October 2006: cruise on his boat for 3 months
October 2006: Home for 1 month
November 2006 - January 2006: cruise on his boat for 2 months
Who knows after that.
We havent heard back, if he is going or not. We may not find out until he is already in North Carolina. So Basically, this may or may not be our last week with him for quite awhile. And personally, I think he should get some leave time before he goes so that we can get our things in order. Even if it was just one or two days.
Today I had to go get a new ID and a POA. Its just so frustrating not knowing for sure and having to run around and prepare for it without having much time to actually get anything done. We havent told the kids yet. I dont really want to upset Austin until we know for sure. Cross your fingers that they dont send him.
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Ohh my Goodness Shelby Hunnie..now I understand why you've been on my mind. I can only imagine how hard it must be being a Military wife when Matt works for what seems to be such an uncaring employer. All they do is say to you, "ma'am, that's his job" well, true it is, but damn, you'd think they'd find a way to get more guys that are NOT married with kids to go! Don't ask my opinion on the Iraq war, I keep quiet to avoid pissing people off, I've seen it's victims, I'm the mother of one and the mother in law of another.Don't get me wrong, I do agree with supporting our soldiers and their families, my yellow ribbon will forever hang until they are all home, and my heart aches for each one whose life has changed because of the seperation and what they see and do over there and my tears flow for the pain they feel emotionally and physically. I am NOT a war protester by any means, I pray someone will develop a plan that will work to get it done the RIGHT way and SOON so we don't need to lose anymore of our sons, fathers, brothers, husbands, moms,wives, daughters, etc and even entire families.
I pray for wisdom and strength for you in these crappy times sweety...I know your entire world is crashing in on you, it isn't fair at all and just when you finally think it's all starting to workout the biggest whemmy of all hits you guys, and that truly sucks, I have no words of wisdom, I'd be in worse shape right now than you I'm sure. I'm waiting for the call myself to hear "mom, the Marines are taking me to Iraq" from my son who is OUT of the Marines...and yes, they've tried it once already so why not again?
I hang my flags proudly, support America nd I'm proud as hell to be American, I appreciate what each person in the Military is doing,has done, and will do for me, yet I also understand with all my heart why there are less and less new recruits these days too.
Pray for Gods will be done sweety, that's my best advice, don't just pray for what you want, selfish prayer doesn't land right, but Gods will does, eventhough, it isn't always what we want, but it is always what is best. Matt is a good man he is strong and YOU are strong too!! What ever happens, both of you will survive and become stronger as a unit as the outcome, I have faith in you sweety, and I love you so very much, as if you were my own....
I love you,
Mom/Mary
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