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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 09:13:24 AM
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Ok, so I THOUGHT we were done with the military, Scott has 5 months left and we were D-O-N-E..well things have radically changed and I am actually quite ok with it.
After going back and forth as best we could by email, I think we are going to opt to do 4 more years. After all the pros and cons, I think with the immediate job market, election, craziness going on, we found staying in is our best option. I won't go into details of it all because there is a lot we considered but what this does mean is a move (again) and possibly one to Virginia.
I am adventerous and have been online all day looking for place to live, schools, hospitals, food, daycare, etc...and well..this might be happening.
I was so thrown off because we had planned on TEXAS for SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO long and what we were going to do and now it has ALL changed but we will be ok.... Texas will always be home and as long as we are together, we will be fine.
I know that may not seem life altering to many of you, but to us this is HUGE HUGER BIGGEST!!!!
I will keep you posted as I find out more.
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
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Suzan
True Blue Farmgirl
659 Posts
suzanne
duncannon
pa
USA
659 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 09:27:55 AM
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| Hang in there, Heather, although it seems scary it will also be exciting! Keep us posted! |
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bushelnpeck
True Blue Farmgirl
262 Posts
Debbie
Sparks
Nv
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 09:36:13 AM
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hi Heather, are you kidding, life altering is an understatement!!! I am glad that you are moving forward positively today...i am in awe that you can be the forerunner for the move and not be intimidated by it...you have courage. i wish you the best and i hope your new place will bloom for you until you get to Texas, just don't miss the bouquets along the way. thank you for being the woman behind the man who serves to keep us safe, that is such an important and difficult place. thank your husband for being willing to serve...Debbie
Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul and sings the tune without the words and never stops at all
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 09:37:31 AM
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Hi Heather-
I know how much you were looking forward to having Hubby home. Will he be deploying much during that 4 years? Or will he get to stay home more? It sounds like this could be really good for your family!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
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Back Home Again
True Blue Farmgirl
584 Posts
Audrey
Albuquerque
New Mexico
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 09:39:01 AM
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Heather.....would you be living on Base Housing? That really might help in adjusting to a new place. Usually lots of Kids would be around for Charlie to play with and friends are easy to make on Base and it could certainly help in the financial end. Also, I have seen some absolutely amazing transformations done on Base Houses! Lovely interior designs can be accomplished. Base Houses can be made to look very charming and cozy!!
Until Later,
Audrey
~ Side by side or miles apart....dear friends are always close to the heart ~ |
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 09:53:05 AM
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Hi again...
There is ALWAYS the possibility of deployment...that is the way of the military...so we try to enjoy each day that we can.
Probably will try to find a place to live, depends. We can save our housing allowance if we can find what we want out on town but I have the skills to fix up any place.
As far as moving or going somewhere new, this is OLD COWGIRL hat for me...done it MANY times...I actually get a high off of new places and prospects.
It just took me a minute to wrap my head around ANOTHER STATE move and I am ok now...life is meant to be lived and we will be ok...
(((HUGS)))
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
FARMGIRL #90 |
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 2:34:34 PM
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Hi Heather! You definitely sound very optimistic about all of this. That is a very good attribute to have. I know I would be having a really hard time with it. Hang in there and if you need anything, just drop me a line.  Have a great day!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 2:36:23 PM
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Oh, I forgot to add that my boyfriend of 3 + years just told me last week that he is going to go into the military. I am so scared and I don't know what to do myself. I know our situations are different but I really do feel for you!
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
http://farmgirlpleasures.blogspot.com/ |
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Txfarmgal
True Blue Farmgirl
585 Posts
AK
USA
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Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 4:47:13 PM
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heather! this may be that window I talked about, closing door opening window, remember? You might even be able to find that plot of land or farm you have been looking for. And job wise there might be on right there for you! I am praying, just keep up updated. hugs
AngiKay
www.angikay.etsy.com
Be strong and Courageous. Jos. 1:9
Texas 4H! http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/ |
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CabinCreek-Kentucky
True Blue Farmgirl
8529 Posts
Frannie
Green County
Kentucky
USA
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Aug 05 2008 : 8:24:57 PM
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Heather you have always been our little gypsy girl, loving to travel around. This will be a new adventure for you and your family. If I know you, you will have a wonderful time in Virginia. It really is so pretty there. No matter where you are you will have us, we are just a click away!
Hugs MJ
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 08:43:47 AM
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Whoo hoo ... come to Virginia, Heather! I'm several hours from Va. Beach area so I can't help you with local suppliers/vendors, but it will be great to have more Virginia farmgirls around!
Jo
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 09:55:29 AM
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Heather , My oldest son was stationed in Virginia for he latest AT training. He LOVED IT!!!!!! He said it was the nicest place yet, wonderful weather (he was there during the winter, much better then Wisconsin winter), close to wonderful site seeing, the people where very nice down to earth. He just Loved it. Not to hot, not to cool. He would like very much to move back but since he's looking into special forces it will be either Kentucky (my vote) or Washington. Thank you and your hubby for supporting our military. Moving is hard but I think you will love the weather and all of Virgina. 
http://www.bboopster.blogspot.com
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
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Posted - Aug 06 2008 : 12:57:28 PM
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Thanks everyone!! I am excited to see what is coming down the road...we shall see. I lived in VA beach for a short time and thought it was beautiful. We have moving down to a science now. Just the whole SHOCK that things are changing so much... (((HUGS)))
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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