I've pretty much been told (if not scolded) by just about everyone at work that considering my condition, I shouldn't be there at all. So isn't wonderful that I'm home especially early on a Thursday afternoon? It is. My shop pretty much told me to just go home...and that, I did.
What was cool was that they did up a farewell lunch for me at Fuddrucker's today (I chose the restaurant, of course). With the entire unit on block leave, I was suprised to have pretty much my entire section there (with the exception of MSG Williams, my NCOIC, and Leah, my LT--she's on convalescent leave for having her baby boy)...a great turn-out. And of course, Malu showed up for the fun as well.
My Chief even paid for my lunch. How sweet is that? And I he didn't mind at all as I helped myself to a hearty burger and one of Fuddrucker's delicious strawberry shakes!
What was extremely cool was that they presented me with a farewell gift--my first ever nameplate for my desk, complete with our regimental crest (to represent the Adjutant General Corps) and rank. They took the liberty of promoting me to the next rank (which should be coming in the next month or two, hopefully) and I've been wanting one of these since I was a lieutenant, but just never got around to it--or just didn't think I was important enough to have one. But here it is!
To say that I'm thankful for each and every Soldier/Officer not only in my section, but in this unit is an understatement. This has been the shortest assignment I've ever had, but one of the best experiences I've had as well. I'll be moving to the post headquarters this week to work for the G-1 (who is the Human Resources Officer that works directly for the post commanding general). It is just a hold-over position until I PCS to Germany this winter, but it's wonderful because I've been reassured that I will be given ample time with our daughter in her first few months--something that probably would not happen if I were to remain in my current unit. So I am thrilled.
To be honest, I cried to Malu when I got home. I was just so overwhelmed by the generosity of all the wonderful people in my shop, as well as my hormones, of course. But I will never forget them. Thank goodness the Army is so small. I'm sure I'll run into some if not all of them later on down the road.
So farewell, you guys. Thankfully, I'll just be down the road, so I will be stopping by often, at least until I leave Fort Bliss.
So farewell, you guys. Thankfully, I'll just be down the road, so I will be stopping by often, at least until I leave Fort Bliss.
5 comments:
I love Fuddruckers! Looks like you had a nice lunch and got a nice gift. When is your last day!?
You work with a great group of people! Glad you had a nice time!!
I have never been to Fuddruckers but what you ordered sounds yummy! I so started tearing up when I read this post! I am all emotional to with this steroid pulse! You got a fancy schmancy plaque!! Love it....you so deserve it and girl Kelcee isn't the only one that looks uber cute in uniform haha
Glad Malu joined in on the fun and glad you had a great time with your co-workers and Yay your boss bought lunch total score....
now rest up for that baby
xoxo
Summer :0)
we love fuddruckers too! You had me crying over your farewell lunch too :) So generous and thoughtful. I love your blog because you are teaching me things about the Army that I would not normally have known. You are an inspiration in SO many ways...ahhh you are going to be a great Mommy!
Ah! Farewells are the hardest part about our PCS moves! But we enjoyed each assignment/duty station and the new friends we had met along the way...and have been able to keep in touch with so many dear friends we have left.
Blessings & Aloha!
haha...yes that was an unintentionally long post...I felt bad to have waited so long to thank those who have passed the awards on to me way back when! And then felt bad for those poor unsuspecting folk and friends that come by or happen by to read...and get hit with a marathon post (I tend to be wordy anyways, so this was even more so!)
I am glad that you stopped by my daughter's blog...she used to be able to do more blog reading and posting, but since graduation and working now...she isn't able to as much. MMM, yes we love the little turtles and they are so so easy :o)
Oh sewing is a lot of fun...if you can have someone show you the basics and just play with it... It really is helpful if your friend or someone can go over some sewing tips...
Thank you so much for stopping by! I am so glad to have met you in this fun world of blogging :o)
Have a wonderful wonderful weekend!
I look forward to reading your list of "Happy-ness"...(if you post about the blog award (aka blog hug) :o)
Post a Comment