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!
Jess says
Oh Lois, how very frustrating! You would think that the military would get their act together! But soon he will be home for good and this nightmare of a year will fast become but a memory.
Rejoicing that the "end" is in sight and praying for his quick return.
Love in the Lamb~
While They Are Away says
Hurry up and wait...I'm sure you're familiar with that saying in the military. I'm a retired military wife, hubby is now a civilian contractor supporting the Army in Afghanistan. Saying good-bye is so very hard but waiting on being able to say hello can be even harder sometimes.
My blog is dedicated to deployed families both military and civilian. Oldest daughter just didn't get enough of military life I guess, she married a man who joined the Army and has just returned from Iraq.
I pray you will have a long stretch between seperation again, oh and by the way I'm a mean mom too!! LOL Have a blessed day. By the way, I'm Cindy 🙂
outdoor.mom says
i almost can't bear it!! please do tell us when he is home and put up a super wonderful post. i've been on pins and needles for the past year for you!!
Now take advantage of the horrible day and go buy some sexy valentines lingere for the reunion 😉
Debbie says
Aaaarrrrrggggghhhhhh! And we thought our military was run efficiently! Well, this, too, shall pass. God bless the General and your family for all the sacrifices you have made for our country.
Sue says
Lois, I am so sorry about you all having to go through this, it is almost unbelievable. I bet you felt like this has got to be the icing on the cake, with all you have been through this year. You need to write a book.
Tell him thank you for serving our country, and thank you for your service too.
Much love,
Sue
Sharon says
What wonderful news. Well I mean at least he is back in the USA. It is so sad that the gov treats our men and women like this.
Prayers that he will get his signature and be back home with his family again.
Hugs
Anne says
Lois,
Ughhh Im sure its so frustrating for you all. I hope hes not trapped with the weather they are having in Atlanta!! God Bless him for serving his country, and God bless you for the enduring his time away!!
Anne
Geesha~from kindred primitives says
Lois, I am so excited for you!! I know you can not wait!! I hate that it's taken your honey forever to get a signature...the military is so crazy, they have some messed up ways sometimes! BUT...GOOD THINGS COME, TO THOUGHS WHO WAIT! I love you Lois....and I am so excited that your hubby is coming home! Thank God for answered prayers!
Elena says
That is wonderful news that he is home. I'm so sorry he has to wait so long to get processed!
Jennifer says
Oh. my. goodness. But I am so happy!! that he is home:) Hoping you are all together again - to stay - very soon!! Welcome home, Colonel!!