Flying stateside.....

Well friends, tomorrow's the big day. We will officially be leaving Italy for North Carolina. Now I must say, I am having some very mixed emotions about leaving. I have made some wonderful friends here, and Michael and I have made some amazing memories together here. I haven't really been saying goodbye to my friends. I've decided to start saying "See ya soon!" Because that's basically what we'll be doing. The Airborne community is a small community and I know we'll run into each other at different bases.

Michael, on the other hand, is not quite sure about all this. This will be his first move in the Army since he enlisted almost 6 years ago. In that time he has embraced Europe and Italy as his home. He says he fits in much better here than he does in the states. I think it's just the uncertainty that's getting to him. He doesn't know who he'll be assigned to or what he'll be doing. He doesn't know about OCS yet. He doesn't know if he'll end up deploying again in 2009. Please keep him in your prayers as this is a big adjustment and upheavel for him.

I am ready to go shopping this weekend in a mall with Starbucks in hand!!!!! Yes friends, I have already scoped out the nearest mall and Starbucks. I have to start my Christmas shopping!!! I am not the best flyer and I get bored quite easily. This drives Michael crazy when we're on a plane. He's going to download some movies to his iPod to keep me busy!!!

Well, I'm not sure when I'll be able to update again. Keep praying for us. Can't wait to see you soon!!!

Until next time....