After a hectic week of through hoops and even 2 road trips to Houston, TX for my passport; I landed safely in Frankfurt, Germany at about 5 am Texas time. I had a short 3 hour layover at Denver International from DFW. I am sorry that I missed everyone from up that way. By the time I got through everything, I ended up waiting at the gate for about an hour. The last leg of the trip wasn't so bad, just really long. I sat next to some knuckle heads from the German military and they made it really hard to sleep straight through. The food looked questionable, but all in all it was a uneventful flight. John met me at the airport and we successfully made it to Baumholder and reached the hotel. It's definately weird and a major culture shock for me. I am definately not in Texas anymore.
Monday John was able to take the day off after PT and morning formation so we could do the last few things that we needed to get done. He turned in the command sponsorship packet to his team leader first thing, and we are both very positive about the outcome. We have heard nothing but how it was going to go through without an issue so we have our fingers crossed. Monday we got me into the IAX system so I can get on post without him, went to housing, and got me a cell phone. I will be sending the number out to those who want it, just let me figure it out first. Lol!
In other Army news, John goes back to the Scouts Monday. There is also a new Battalion CO, so there will be a change of command ceremony tomorrow. John was selected, or rather voluntold to be apart of it and I plan on posting pictures from it. It is looking like John's leave will begin August 7-27th, so we will be heading back stateside. We have a couple of things to get accomplished so we will be updating the families on which parts will be spent where as soon as plans become more concrete.
While John has been at work, I have actually kept myself busy. I met a friend in the form of an Army fiancee named Mandy who also stays here at the same hotel as us. Her fiancee is actually in the same battalion as John, so it actually works out quite nice. I have discovered with her the joy of yoga on post, and of late breakfasts after they leave for formation. So, I am not going stir crazy.
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as though you are starting to adjust well. I'm glad that you have found someone to hang out with and that you are not going stir crazy. I'm glad that you will keep us updated about J and yourself. Hope all is well, talk to you later,
Gillian
WOW Sarah way to keep yourself busy! Sounds like everything is falling into place and you're already making friends.... That's awesome! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE post pics. We never get to see anything that goes on over there. Let me know what you think about that yoga business, I've been wanting to try that out myself. Julie (J's cousins wife) loves it.
ReplyDeleteBy the way how'd you get the nickname baby squid?
SOOO excited for the next post!!
Love and miss you both!
Deb
I cant wait to see the pictures! Please take a lot of pictures of John as we have never seen him actually "on duty" Great blog and information. Thank you Sarah
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah! Great Posting. I'm sure Lance Armstrong would be happy to have a fellow Texan in Europe :)
ReplyDeleteCouple quick things:
1.) Yoga Rocks!
2.) I added a link from our family blog to yours (dailyavocado.blogspot.com). Hope that is ok
Look forward to reading more.
Sarah, thanks for keeping us in the German Loop and for letting us look into your soul. You have an uncanny, intense, descriptive writing ability that allows us to get to know you in an intmate, profund way. We should all be grateful for technology that affords us the opportunity to remain closely connected, regardless of the miles between us.I feel your heart beating my dear Sobrina (Niece) and I already know my Life is richer for crossing your path. Con Carino (With Love) desde Denver, tu Tia (Aunt)Raquel
ReplyDeleteSarah: Thanks for allowing us to go onto your site.. It's just wonderful. Give John (Jr.)our love and we look forward to seeing pictures of Germany, you, and John. Much love, from one of your new grandmas, Jean Morales.
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