So this last month has been nuts. I have never had so much to do, without knowing what exactly I was supposed to be doing it. Even though we have technically been in the military for 4 years, we haven't really been exposed to it (other than my sister being Air Force and visiting her on base ect).
We got our unofficial orders to Korea last month. Since then I have been trying to figure out the logistics and get our official orders for more detailed information to get us moving. (no pun intended...)
Finally, our orders came. And they were more vague than I was hoping. Still no Post was listed, no duration of our assignment, and TONS of acronyms and army mumble jumble. And it was listed that Bryan was single with no defendants. I have some great friends that have helped me and got me the information to get all the mountains of paperwork complete...
Bryan and I have been trying to get things organized and fixed ever since. We are trying to get our overseas move scheduled. For those of you that did not know, your stuff gets shipped in 3 different groups, and you have a weight limit depending on how many are in your family. So being listed as single is a major set back to trying to pack because they would only move 3000lbs (vs the 7,000 we were anticipating).
These sort of major problems kept popping up, and it has been so stressful for me. Every 26 hours or so it seemed like any sense of control I had over the situation was ripped from my grasp and we would get new information that changed our plans of us and/or our stuff getting to Korea. I finally just excepted that this was just not something that I have any control over and to just roll with it.
I have to remember the God is in control. Not me.
Last Thursday Bryan spoke with the person in charge of assigning dentists and was trying to sort some of these many problems out. Somehow the conversation ended with Bryan being offered another position state-side, if he was interested. In Colorado Springs, CO. This wasn't even an option we could pick from a month ago. It had just opened up the day before and the Officer told Bryan it was a popular place, but he would check and see if it would work.
I have learned patience from this process. We had to wait until Monday to find out, and I am happy to say I was finally calm and not going crazy with anticipation.
We are moving to Colorado!!!! I couldn't be more excited! A tiny part of me is sad we aren't going to Korea. It would have been an awesome adventure. Life is so much simpler now. My kids are going to have a backyard. I am close to the greatest state in the Union- Arizona, AND my northern neighbors aren't wanting to nuke me! It is pretty great.
We got official orders yesterday. We are moving tomorrow. My house is all boxed up. I can't believe my time in Pittsburgh is ending. I have truly loved my life here. It isn't real yet that I am leaving. I will miss my friends so much. I will miss the rivers, bridges, trails, parks and greenery.
Adios Pittsburgh. Until we meet again!
