The past day has been a little bit nerve wracking. My husband chatted us on Skype yesterday to tell me about some emails from his commander regarding his next assignment. We’ve been in Florida for about 2.5 years so it’s no surprise that he’ll be getting a new assignment and we’ll be moving on. But, our idea of what was coming next have changed in the last 24 hours.
To make a long story (that I don’t even really understand since the assignment process is so freaking complicated), my husband volunteered for a position that will take him very far away from us for a year. There are a couple options and a couple different places he would go, but none of those options include us moving as a family. Rather, he would (will?) go somewhere that families don’t go and the kids and I will live on our own.
Which brings me to MY decision in the matter. If my husband goes to a “remote” assignment without us, I have the option to move somewhere with the kids. I need to decide if we will stay here in our home or move to be near family for the year. I have to say I’m leaning towards moving to my hometown where my parents and grandmother and brother and nephew and numerous friends live. The idea of being close to family is so, so tempting – even if moving is horrendous.
But, I’m getting ahead of myself. Because we don’t know anything yet. Now, we wait.
Anyway, over the next several months I’ll keep you updated on our crazy journey as we get the assignment news, make some decisions and move, quite possibly, around the world.
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Emilie
June 9, 2010Yuck. That doesn’t sound like fun no matter how you figure it out. Will he get to come visit you much during that year? Honestly, I don’t how you do it. I would go insane by myself for a year. If it were me, I’d make the move to be closer to family. It could get rather lonely if you don’t, even with friends.
I’m still hopeful that something will work out and we’ll get some dream assignment all together. We shall see… hopefully sooner rather than later. Waiting is the worst.
Gena
June 9, 2010Oh wow Kate. I don’t know how I’d feel about all that but I’d probably want to be near family and friends that could help. I really wish you the best!
Cari
June 10, 2010Ack that doesn’t sound fun. Well, for your sake, I hope you don’t have to wait too long to figure out what you are doing!
Being by family is always nice, I think you would be really happy with that decision.
We’re hoping to know in the next couple weeks. I am just trying not to stress out or get too upset until we know anything for certain.
Mikki L
June 10, 2010Ugh I remember those days. My dad was in the Army my entire childhood and we moved every 3 years. For 1 year he was transferred to Korea and we couldn’t go. Basically the same situation you are in now.
We moved back to Texas with my grandparents for that year, it was the best thing for us.
My husband could very well end up in Korea for the next year. I know my parents would love to have us nearby for the year. And, it would be so fun for my kids to really get to know their grandparents.
We shall see what the Air Force has in store for us…
Amy
June 10, 2010Wow, that’s so hard. It’s a decision you don’t even want to make in the first place. Being near family is a great idea because you would have lots of support…not to mention free babysitting.
Monica
June 10, 2010I know it’s so tough. Such a hard thing! And waiting is so the hardest I am sure. Though I am of course selfishly hoping you guys end up here!
hippie4ever
June 10, 2010Praying and hoping everything goes well
Cindi
June 10, 2010My husband comes from an Air Force family.
So many times, he was in school and they left
him alone. I have to say, that I would probably
move back where my family and friends were.
Best wishes…Cindi
Shannon
June 10, 2010Oh wow that’s so difficult! I have such respect for families that have to move so much like that. I never want to move again. I am a terrible mover.
LOL Shannon. The only thing on the con side of moving to be with family is moving.
Lisa@Gardenofmany
June 10, 2010You could so do the move, my girlfriend and her hubby lived in El Paso and he is deployed right now . She moved home to New York for the year. She is getting ready now to move back to El Paso the middle of July