WE'VE ARRIVED

Well,.......we're here! The trip was long - 2 days total. We arrived Sat. 9/24 about 10:30am UK time and were met by our sponsors. We ate dinner with them and met up with some friends we knew from Altus on the 25th. We are without a vehicle, so are getting reaquainted with our legs.

All the buildings are brick and most have been around a while. There are only three places to eat on base, one of which is not open for dinner with the exception of Tuesdays. It is definately Fall and the wind seems to blow constantly. It's not too annoying, but I'm sure things will change come Dec.

Jim has briefings all day today so I decided to go to the Housing office and Family Support. The chick at housing wasn't helpful or pleasant. We've seen a few homes on base and one of them I will not live in. The other was pretty cute. I did find out that the waiting list to get on base is about a month for some areas, but 11mo for the more popular ones. We are entitled to only a two bedroom and are not guaranteed to see the home before we move in. Also, if we do take a house on base we are committed to one year, so that will put a burr in our house purchasing plans. Housing also told me that they had no names of estate agents in the area and I would need to look in the phone book.--Like I said, not pleasant. At Family Support I was able to make an appt with John who Jim and I met yesterday at a briefing, so I'm hoping that tomorrow will bring better luck. Right now I'm at the Bob Hope checking email and updating.

OK,............back to email!

STILL MOVING

Well, the Subaru is still parked outside of Mark's house. Jim and I are waiting for paperwork from the bank that must be here for shipping. It should be here "any time". Also, Jemma's paperwork is still not complete and again, the wait is on. As a result, the leave date has been changed to 9/22 and unfortunately there will be no visit to the nations capitol as previously planned.

I'm still pregnant, and still not sick! I'm not complaining, believe me! Other than being tired and not really wanting to eat much I don't feel any different. Jim and I saw the heartbeat on 8/30, and that made it a bit more real, but without all the "normal" symptoms it's still kind of hard to believe.

I never know where the road of life will take me, but I believe that God has a purpose for each of us. This week, being the last that Jim and I will be here for a while, I've had time to think about what I've gained this far in my journey. I have come to realize that of the many gifts I have been given, the people I've met along the way are by far the greatest. No matter what, my family will always be there for me and for that I'm greatful. Friends are the chosen and in so many ways become part of your family. This isn't the first time I've moved and had to leave friends behind. My heart is always saddened when I think of leaving, but I rest assured knowing that communication is never lost and as well, the love shared between friends never goes away.
Until the next time,...................jack