Just a few minutes ago, I got a call from my unit saying I am officially a "Go" for deployment and should report for duty tomorrow morning at 0730.
I have been sure I would get cleared for the big trip. And when I spoke to the administrative specialist on the phone I was making jokes. But when I got off the phone, I was both excited and felt like all the strength went out of my legs.
I am happy and having the biggest "Oh Shit" moment I have had since the pain killers wore off after my last surgery. After all this time and all that distracting paperwork, it's finally real. The one-year clock starts ticking tomorrow.
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Good Luck.
ReplyDeleteOr, as our dad used to say, "Oh Crap". God Bless You, Brother!
ReplyDeleteSo despite your best efforts to bail out on account of paralysis, AARP membership, being a Democrat, and not caring about tools, you're in anyway. Perhaps you should have tried less hard. Where exactly will you be in Iraq, and when will you be there?
ReplyDeleteThe Thunder Run has linked to this post in the blog post From the Front: 01/29/2009 News and Personal dispatches from the front and the home front.
ReplyDeleteDaria--You are so poetic!!! Eventually, I will be at Balad Air Base. It's very exciting so far. Lunch was served in a sand-tone vinyl bag. My favorite!
ReplyDeleteTake care of yourself, Neil.
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