ADVON

Saying goodbye to Family and Friends is extremely hard. Knowing this will be the last time you see them for at least a year is difficult to imagine. One whole year. Seems like a long time, but this last year flew by, and the first 2 years of marriage went by like the speed of sound.

The last weekend in memphis was alot of fun. Friends and family all went to Beale Street for some good times and drinking. Went to Coyote Ugly and Silky Sullivans. Had a Diver (very good), never knew it was made with Miller Lite (the best beer in the world). After that was over received two letters from my best friend/couple. Very emotional and snaps me into reality. Im leaving them behind, hopefully not for to to long. Tyler just know Ill be carrying the beer tab with me (already on the chain). Ill have to return it to ya when I get back...

The day before I leave, Celia and I went to the Doctor for our last checkup together before I leave. Everything went well and they actually got us a same day ultrasound. Found out that day I will be a daddy to a little Boy. John Bryson. We were extremely excited. Boy is what I wanted, although I would be happy with a girl as well. My friend Eddie made a good point, now I can buy him season tickets to Tennessee Vols football games for his birthday, and of course he needs someone to go with him. I guess I can do that for him.

ADVON or advanced party is the people are of the peeps that go over first before everyone else to start getting things together for the company. Thursday, I say my goodbyes to family and Celia and I drive to the base. We take pictures and say our goodbyes. Missing the wife already, turn around and blow her a kiss. Cant turn back around now, just want to leave, to hard. We sit in the chow hall waiting on the bus to take us to the airport. SGM walks in and says Volcano erupting in Europe, cancelled flight for day, go back home.

Next day, say goodbyes again to family and Celia and I drive to base. Say our goodbyes AGAIN. Flight cancelled again till further notice. Still here in clarksville. What the heck. Celia and I are experts at saying Goodbye.