Thomas Gets Engaged and Departs For Training

We woke up Saturday morning with no set plans other than Gina made a big breakfast for Thomas and Haley. I’m still trying to get over a head cold. Gina gave me a haircut. Thomas went out to dinner with Haley and proposed to her. The wedding date is unknown for now due to his obligation to the Marines.

Thomas & Haley after He Proposed to Her

Sunday we went to Jack & Sue’s house for lunch and then went back home to get ready for family pictures that we were taking at Aunt Debbie’s. She’s a professional photographer and we were taking pictures in her studio. The highlight of the photo session was both Shane and I put our uniforms on and took pictures together with Thomas. I guess I haven’t gained too much weight since I retired since my uniform still fit me.

Monday found us waking up early to help Thomas prepare for his flight that will leave later today. We are taking him to the airport. Of course Thomas waited until this morning to pack all his stuff up. They did not teach him how to pack a seabag so I helped him utilized every available space possible. We left at eleven o’clock for New Orleans. Thomas wanted to eat seafood for lunch. For all of you out there that may come and visit south Louisiana beware that most seafood restaurants are closed on Mondays. Well then he decided he wanted Popeye’s . After we ate lunch we went to the airport. Thomas got all checked in and then it was time for those dreaded goodbyes. As much as Gina and I have said goodbye to each other over the years this was hard for both of us.

Thomas Checking In


Thomas & Haley


Thomas & Gina


Me & Thomas


One Last Hug


Haley getting one Last Hug from Thomas

(This is just one of many to come)


Wishing You the Best, Stay Safe

Once he cleared the security check point we all headed for the car for the drive back home. I drove while Gina & Haley cried in the back seat. Once we got back home it was time to start our preparations for getting ready to get back on the road.

We woke up Tuesday morning with coffee in bed and then decided that we both had a lot to take care of before we leave on Wednesday. Gina wanted to get her garden ready for fall and winter. She also wanted to put the rocks she took from South Carolina around Thomas’s tree. She finally finished around six o’clock in her garden. After a quick shower she and Haley were off to get pedicures. While they were doing that I went and filled up with diesel. On their way home they picked up a Stromboli for dinner. It was a very busy day for us but we feel good to be getting back on the road.

Until tomorrow, Gina & I hope everyone has a pleasant and wonderful day, enjoying what our Father has so graciously blessed us with.