Assignments were supposed to be handed out between January 6 - March 18. The end date was yesterday. We still do not have orders. I have been very impatient this time around, mainly because we own our home and we need to list it, like, yesterday. There is no way in heck that I am listing without orders in hand. New developments in that department have eased my worries, as once again, just like in Minot, a family has approached us about our home.
Friends and family constantly ask us if we've heard, where we want to move, what we've asked for, our dream sheet. We have requested to go overseas again. But that does not mean we will. The Air Force will place us where Brent will be of most help to them, the spot has to be the same rank, and at this point, most important is the ability of the new base to meet Beck and Everlee's medical needs. Legally, they have to place us within X number of miles of a major pediatric facility. All E needs for the next decade is speech therapy. Any base will have that. However, we are not convinced an overseas base can provide Beck's care. Knowing this breaks my heart a bit. Travel is large part of who I am, a segment of my soul. But, I will never compromise my children's needs.
For the curious minds, our top five list was:
1. Germany
2. England
3. northern CA
4. Colorado
5. Alaska
Stateside, numbers 3 and 4 have huge medical facilities. Let's see how it all pans out!
I'll vote for Omaha! ;) That's where we are off to. We found out in Dec "unofficially" and should have paperwork anytime, but Alan is guessing April with all the delays. The whole system is sluggish, apparently. Excited for your new adventures and praying God works out all the details.
ReplyDeleteI guess Wisconsin was in the top ten then ;) God will handle the details.
ReplyDeleteHuahua votes for the Midwest too!
We've been wondering. Thanks for the update.
ReplyDeleteDo tell about your new family photos. LOVE them. Will we see more?