The Life of a Military Family

Its a given when you sign up for this whole military thing that life can change at a moments notice.  For awhile Josh and I have "known" that we were headed to Washington state after our time here in Kenya.  We were getting really excited about the area and all the things to do.  It sounded perfect for us with many national parks in the area and the fun local breweries around.  We even went as far to buy a few of those travel books and do a little research as to where exactly we wanted to live around base.

The move would give Josh a chance to take command of a medical detachment which is the next step in the promotion process for him.  The timing was a bit off but we still felt confident that after a year of biding our time in Washington he could move into the command position.

In November we were faced with a big decision as the military presented us with an opportunity to move to Korea and take command of an unit there.  We decided that we really didn't want to be so far from our family for another two years (we have been in Kenya almost 3) among other reasons.  So we politely declined and again refocused on Washington.  We applied for orders, spent numerous hours on the phone with the shipment people and started looking at rental properties in the area.

The last day of our honeymoon, the military again surprised us with yet another offer.  Come to North Carolina they said.  Take command of an unit here.

The base in North Carolina has its pluses and minuses.  Its huge for one thing.  There's a very large military community there and many amenities right on base.  The downsides are that its pretty rural.  After a lot of discussion we decided that the only thing that was holding us back from instantly accepting was that it wasn't Washington.  It wasn't the national park haven we had expected.  It wasn't full of fun restaurants and home breweries.

We have also come to the conclusion that that's ok.  Its not Washington because its North Carolina.  We will still make the most of this opportunity and see where it takes us.  After months of "knowing" we were headed to Washington here we are ready to go to North Carolina.  It really is the best decision for Josh's career and our family for so many reasons.  Most importantly we will be together and that's what really makes a house a home.  All the little details will work themselves out in His timing.  And I mean what's life without a little adventure?