I have had a lot on my mind lately...wondering what the future holds. I think Lee's Coast Guard career is getting close to ending. The Coast Guard has changed over the last few years and has really been starting to push out "the old guard". We have seen friends forced to retire, and had some told they can no longer stay in. They have a new program, where they take a critical look at anyone with over twenty years in service, and over three years in rate....the list was almost 1300 people long and they involuntarily retired almost 400 members. Lee's name was on this list...he made it through last November's round...but who knows about next November's round.
Lee could easily get his name off the list by advancing to Senior Chief or putting in to make Warrant Officer....but he would lose the one part of the CG he loves....the ability to do his job. Lee loves being a store keeper, and he does it very well....advancing takes his job to a different level, and he would not be able to get his hands dirty with the day to day logistics he loves. Is it worth it, if he may be miserable???
It is very scary to think that this part of our life may be ending....financially, it will be a nightmare. We would have a decent amount of time for Lee to find a job though, before his last day in the Coast Guard...and of course the CG will move us wherever we want to go. Emotionally, this whole situation scares the crap out of me....but, in the end I know we will be fine...we will have each other, the boys, our friends and family and that has helped us through even crazier stuff.
So much change...scary as it may be....change is good.
You guys will be just fine! I've never met a couple, or family, that is more of a Team than you Temples are.
ReplyDeleteI will say, if the change does come, I'm going to be a little selfish and lobbying HARD for a northwestern move... ;) Don't worry, we can still have sleepovers!
Mom, it will all work out. I can understand you reluctance for change. There is alot happening. But just remember God will never give you more than you can bear and family and friends will be besides to help when and where possible! And I'm with Brandi if a move happens come back to us! If Mace and mine super cute smiling faces aren't enough (not to mention Brandi's =]) Then remember one day in the far but honestly not to far future little Temples will be here! We love you and so do alot of other people so keep your chin up and Keep calm and carry on!
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