Lt Colonel

Today, Mario was told that the General gave him a DP (definitely promote) to Lt Colonel. I had no doubts that Mario would make LtC because of his two Master Degrees and deployment. He has checked all the boxes. But he still worried because recently the military stopped allowing passed up Majors to retire at 20 years. So if he didn't make rank, he would have to separate. After 14 years, and this close to retirement, that would be horrible. I think the boards meet next month but the results don't come out until June. So if Mario would have only gotten a P (promote), we would have had to wait until June to know if he would be promoted. So I am thankful that Mario can put all the stress about promotion behind him and now he can just stress about the upcoming move and new job. Does the stress ever end?

I think it is time for some Ugly Cake, except it isn't so ugly because I finally replaced my pan that was no longer nonstick. I am so proud of Mario. He has always put the family before his career and Heavenly Father has always blessed him for it. I think it's safe to start planning our vacation to Hawaii now. Hooray!!