I know I haven’t delievered on my promise to update more frequently, but it’s mainly because I’m sorting though a few things in my life right now that I’d rather work through in private before making them known publicly.
The inport period has gone by extremely quick, and now I find myself getting ready for another, albeit quick, deployment. The upside is that it’s my last ride and about a quarter the duration of the summer cruise. I’m hoping that I can grow closer to God and learn His plan for my upcoming transtion to civlian life. I’m learning every day, especially lately, that He makes the seemingly impossible possible. How awesome.
Still, I’m a little anxious about all the exact details of my upcoming transition, so if you could pray for me, it’d be much appreciated. Although I’m grateful for the freedoms I’m about enjoy as a civlian, I’m a little anxious to leave the comfort the Navy affords. I’m not looking forward to thinking about insurance, healthcare, job security, GPA’s and part-time jobs.
Don’t get to excited about getting out until you are home–you could be disappointed by “the needs of the service”.
Comment by rex — October 18, 2007 @ 11:24 am
And the good news is…. no matter how your “transition” back to civilian life goes, you’ve D.O.D. and D.O.M. as a safety net! You left us so early and have been independent for so long, it’ll be nice to be able to help you out with some of the tedius details of life on the outside.
We know you love Japan.
We’ve seen how exciting your last 5 years have been. We know you’re a big boy now and have been making all of your own decisions for the past 5 years (at least the ones the USN hadn’t made for you)
but,
WE CAN HARDLY WAIT TO HAVE YOU BACK IN THE NEST, at least for a little while until you start your next adventure.
Just remember what Oma always says. “Don’t sweat the petty stuff and don’t pet the sweaty stuff!”
Love you, buddy!
D.O.D.
Comment by Dear 'ol Dad — October 19, 2007 @ 10:07 am
What’s goin on Randy?? We need more updates!
Comment by ken kanno — November 4, 2007 @ 6:21 pm