Yes, my Colonel is home.
Well he WAS home.
He left Afghanistan on 12/26 and arrived in the good old USA,
Georgia to be exact, on 12/29.
Five hours into his out-processing he was told that
they were closing for the holiday on 12/30 and would reopen on ⅓.
He was also told that HE would have to wait for them
to come back on ⅓ and continue his out-processing.
Well, that was NOT acceptable to my Colonel.
I mean, you would think the military would have
their out-processing centers open 24/7 to get these servicemen and women
back home with their families.
He proceeded to get a 3 day pass and was home New Years Eve.
It was so nice to see him.
Even though we knew he had to go back and finish his out-processing.
Which should have only been another 48 hours.
Instead my Colonel has been down in Georgia
for a week waiting, waiting and waiting.
For what?
A signature.
That's right. That's all he needs...a signature and he can come home.
Oh and he's been waiting for this signature since LAST Wednesday.
Waiting, waiting, waiting.
Did I tell you he starts a new job this week?
On THURSDAY!
And he's still in Georgia waiting on a signature so he can come home.
Something doesn't seem right when you make your servicemen
and women sit around waiting to get back home with their families
after risking their lives for over a year.
I hope to have good news in a day or so that he is home for good!
Jacquelyn Stager says
I honestly didn't think these kinds of things could happen to someone with the rank of Colonel. I mean it would be disrespectful to ANY returning serviceman...I'm so sorry this happened. Oh I was SO looking forward to hearing about your shouts of joy when he finally made it home. This is just absurd! I'm getting angry here...
Cinner says
Oh you must be so frustrated, praying he gets home very soon. man someone sign those papers. so glad he is safe, I think of you often, pray that you willall be together very soon.respectfully yours, cinner
A Hint of Home says
Oh Lois,
I'm so sorry he and you have to go through this waiting period.
Praying he'll be home soon, if not already.
Happy New Year to you!
Ninny says
That is just so wrong!!! On one hand, I'm glad he's on American soil. But on the other hand, where is that hand that puts ink to the signature?!!! HAWAII? by any chance on vacation? Prayers that he is in your arms soon!
Liz
Debbie says
OH...MY...GOODNES!! You have got to be kidding me!! That is just downright ridiculous and sooo unfair. How disappointing that they would do such a thing after all you have all been through. Just not right!! Wish there was something we could all do but pray the waiting is over and he is on his way TODAY!! But praise God he is back on American soil safe and sound!! YAY!!!
Jill says
Good grief! Maybe we should start a petition to get the Colonel home. You'll get my SIGNATURE for sure!
Miss Debbie says
Since I live in Georgia, it makes me sad to know our state has not been kinder to your colonel. I live in an air force town. Could he be here in middle GA? I hope it is resolved soon so he can be home where he belongs!
Nellie's Cozy place says
Oh Lois,
I am so sorry to hear that, bless your hearts. How awful!!
That is the most absurd thing I have heard lately. I will sure be praying he gets that signature tomorrow so he can get home. Maybe they will let him at least delay starting his job till next Monday. Hope so!!
I am glad he is out of Afghanistan at least, and know you surely are too, but of course, want to spend time with him. Hard to celebrate when you just had him for a day or so.
Love and Blessings, Nellie
Give him a hug and a thank you from us.
Carmen C. says
That's just awful!!! I am SO dreading my son's time in the army and it's just beginning:( I hope he makes it home SOON, thoughts and prayers coming your way:)
Blondee says
What a disrespectful thing to put ANY service person through. How silly and down right stupid. I am so sorry that his homecoming is hampered by inneficient policies and pencil pushers who obviously have no idea what it's like to truly miss the love of your life.
Please tell him the Butler family from New York thanks him for his courage, bravery and sacrifices. God bless him, and we are pleased your Colonel made it back to American soil, safe and sound.