More Bad News

Just when I think it can't get any worse, I found out today that not only will Mario be gone for 6 months to Afghanistan, but he will have to go to Norway for 2 weeks in late November and then to Wyoming for 2 weeks in January. His report date to Afghanistan is Feb. 13. So he will probably have to leave a week ahead of that to get there in time. I think he has to spend a few days in a country (that I have never heard of) nearby until he can catch a flight into Afghanistan. Plus Mario wants to stay a couple weeks longer in Afghanistan so he will get a year's remote credit out of the trip.

Unfortunately Mario has to cancel his trip with Nathan to visit Abuela December 2. Nathan isn't going to take that news well. I feel so bad for him. Plus Mario will miss the twins birthday, but I guess that is only fair since he will miss mine, Eric, and Erin's next year.

I am excited (and jealous) that he gets to go to Norway. That sounds pretty awesome. Wyoming, we've already seen that state once driving through. Wyoming in January doesn't sound the least bit fun. Maybe that is true for Norway in December too.

Now I get to see what life is like for all my Navy, Army, and Marine friends. I have tremendous respect for the wives who handle their husbands being gone all the time. They will be my inspiration. I just have to tell myself, if they can do it, so can I. Saying it will be easy, but believing it will be the challenge. Thank goodness for 4 awesome kids to keep me company.