Three days ago I packed up 3500 pounds of stuff that I thought I might need for the next year on my own in New Mexico and two days ago the whole family set out from San Antonio to Holloman Air Force Base. Two days from now I will take over as the commander of the 49th medical group at Holloman. It was completely unexpected and at first was completely unwelcome. The oldest will be starting her senior year and we just didn't want to move her. So the husband and three kids will be staying in SanAntonio for the first year and I'll be here. In one way, it will be horrible to separated from the family. In another, I'll be able to focus on work and I'll be able to do whatever I want on the weekends. We've Already worked out some Skype plans and I'll be able to come home zbout once a month. There's also Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spring break. We'll be OK. Once we figured out how to handle the family situation, I was able to get excited about the job. Now I'm thrilled!
Today we went to the Lincoln National Forest and did some hiking in the mountains. We ate at a place called Big Daddy's Diner for dinner...my pulled pork sandwich was great! For dessert we had blackberry and peach cobbler. I told the waitress we wanted cobbler ala mode and she didn't know whether it meant with ice cream or without. Really?!
Anyway, tomorrow I have the change over which the guy I'm replacing and then we have practice in the afternoon. I guess I have to write a speech at some point as well.
Let the fun begin!!!!
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