It is now offical. Effective 1 January 2010, Allen is relieved from Active Duty and will now be MSgt (ret) or Mr. Orahood.
Allen's retirement ceremony was today. One more thing checked off. It was really nice. Our friend and former neighbor played the bagpipes at the beginning and Joshua played the American national anthem on his trumpet. Our good friend, who is also a chaplain here, was the officer in charge over the ceremony. It's really hard to explain it all; it was just a really nice ceremony. Allen's speech was just amazing. He did a really good job. I am so proud of him. You can tell he was well liked and respected by his coworkers over the years. How lucky I am to have his as my husband and best friend. God has truly blessed me beyond belief.
It looks like this is really happening. Our unaccompanied shipment was picked up yesterday. We also said good-bye to some dear friends yesterday who got here just 3 months before we did, so we've known them the entire time we've been here. They have 4 boys, three of which are the same ages as our boys. Their oldest two were really close to Caleb and Joshua.
Next, our household goods get packed out next MTW. After that, we just go through the motions really. We have to clean our house, but luckily our landlords are so great; they don't expect it to be white-glove clean. Praise God.
Last Wednesday, we said good-bye to the group that we go to Bible study with on Wednesday nights. That was tough; and it's only going to get tougher.
God has truly blessed us with this assignment though. And we are truly thankful. I will do my best to keep you all updated with the rest of our move ~ God bless!
She's getting too big!
Family Reunion!
2 comments:
Oh wow, that is all so cool. I can't imagine what it is going to feel like to say goodbye for the last time and move somewhere permanently. Congrats Allen!!!! I pray that the next few stages go smoothly and that Gods patience and peace surround you.
WOW!!! I can't believe your time has finally come to leave Germany and the good ol AF! I wish you the best of luck! I know you're so proud of him. And, I am so proud of you, many, many years of hardwork are paying off! This being a military wife is not for wimps! And you made it the whole way through!!! CONGRATULATIONS Orahood family!!!!
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