Certainty: Death, Taxes & the Military Being Uncertain

  Its amazing how quickly things can change when you've signed your life (and that of your family) away on the dotted line. Not just small, day to day things, but really big, life things. We found out the other day that sadly, Germany has been taken off the list of possible bases. I have to laugh out loud at the irony. For the first time, I thought our future was somewhat secure and reliable. James has direct communication with the assignments officer and I thought surely we would get our first pick of base because Germany is a big base and has a big hospital. Never in my wildest did I dream they'd go and take it off the list. Of course not, why would they? I suppose having too many new 2nd Lt's could be a good reason. Ugh! It equates to having the rug pulled out from under you in a lot of ways. Oh silly me for thinking anything could ever possibly be certain in the US Armed Forces. Haha!

BUT... and there's always a but...after feeling disappointment and all of those other things, I quickly felt the need to re-establish that quasi sense of reliability and security for what lay ahead. Again, silly me! But hey, a girl can hope and dream right?! Anyway, since Germany was the only overseas base on the list, that means life for us in the next three years or so will continue to be conducted in the good ole US of A.

After Germany, our second choice was Florida. Now, I've been to Florida and its nice. I like it there and they have Disney, etc, etc. But when I think of FL, I think of the Orlando and Ft Meyers areas (where I've been) and know very little about the rest of the orange state. Well, well, well! To my surprise, I think I'm in love! The area we would be moving to is around the Clearwater/Destin area. Hel-lo beautiful, warm, sunny beaches!!  I know its probably not the best idea, but I've been looking at houses in the area and, Ohhh yes, mama likes! : )

Disclaimer Alert: There is still a *small* chance Germany or another overseas base could return to this silly list, but for now, I choose what is going to stay and for sanity's sake, a base I can (maybe, kinda sorta) count on. As far as I'm concerned, its now looking like the sunny gulf coast of Florida for us! Yippee!!

What does this mean for my surrogacy journey you may ask?! Well...in a word, RELIEF! No more pressure, no more worrying about time. I can sit back, relax and wait for either my IM to be ready to move forward or for another opportunity to come knocking. Whew! *inhale....A-N-D, exhale slooowly* Ahh, how nice!

Due to the recent dump of snow we've received, I'm ready to pack my bags and head south as of yesterday. Yep, I'm that ready. Hey, it was a balmy 5 degrees here this morning and I need some warm Mmm-kay! ; )

At least my kids are having fun in the white stuff! Here's my little guy Colton or "Col-kie" as he calls himself, out in the "sh-no" today.

He loved it, but you can't tell here by his little sour face. haha!

Stompin through the "sh-no"

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Have a warm & wonderful weekend everyone!! : )