Excitement! That's pretty much the only word that describes my mood right now, and I still have diez y nueve to go. Today my replacement, LT Matthew Rainey, the Flight Surgeon for VMM-263, The Osprey Squadron, arrived! It was a very exciting day for everyone as each department’s replacements arrived and checked in. I feel like the ball is rolling and in so much motion that it just can’t be stopped. I can’t tell you how excited I am. Last night I had trouble sleeping because I was thinking about how much I’m looking forward to returning. You know, when I was a kid my parents used to take me to Wildwood, NJ every year during the last week in July. I remember distinctly how the night before we were about to leave I was always so excited that I couldn’t get myself to sleep. That’s how I’ve been feeling every night! I haven’t felt this excited about anything for years and years. It’s like…like when you’re on the most amazing date of your life and you know that you’re going to get a little nookie at the end you just know it and so you’re trying to wait patiently but you can hardly contain yourself. It’s like you’ve scratched off a lottery ticket and it says you’ve won a thousand bucks and you’re on your way to cash it in. It’s like when I got the acceptance letter into medical school and I was so excited to call people and tell them “I made it!” I’m just….ecstatic!
I also made up with the person who made that negative comment a little while ago. It’s tough to know what it’s like out here and sometimes people say things that they don’t mean. Sometimes people offend others unintentionally. But you know what guys – life is too short to spend time hating others. Life is too short to miss out on all the joy that relationships can potentially bring because a part of you wants to hold a grudge. It’s just not worth it. It takes so much more energy to be mad at someone than to forgive and move on.
So that’s it – just a quick hello to let everyone know I’m riding a high right now and I wanted you all to share in it.
All this AND they switched from orange Jell-O to strawberry today – my favorite!!!!!
7 comments:
Hi RJ!
I am so happy for you. The real countdown is on now! I'm happy to hear you've made up with that person. We all need to remember to be more forgiving. Thanks for sharing your excitement. Great to hear things are on the move for you. Yeah for strawberry Jell-O!
Always,
Missy
Wooo Hooooo....STRAWBERRY JELL-O!! Take care of yourself and happy packing:)
You know whit all this Angel Love you ahve been getting in the mail for yourself that is a lot of packing! LOL You think they will make that strawberry JellO into some Atomic Strawberry Margaritas for the flight home???When you get my letter you will understand. excitement I understand that... and I love the nookie remark to show how excited you are to come home. LOL Lots of Angel Love my Dear Friend. Have a safe flight and we will catch up soon. We have a fiend trip to the ZOO to plan!!!
Susan, Christopher & Justina
WOO HOO!!! I'm excited too, RJ! :) We're on a SERIOUS countdown now! :)
I know how hard it is to sleep when you're looking forward to something so much. You gotta try though. Hmm... easier said than done. :) I'll be praying for you to feel rested even if you're not able to sleep.
I'm so glad everything is good between you and the other person. That's awesome!
RJ, you know I'm sharing that high with you! :)
And I might even be willing to like strawberry jello--if I had some whipped cream! :)
RJ,
I am so excited for you! Soon you'll be telling us all about your exciting travels, and women, I'm sure you'll have a few stories about them too.
Awesome that you forgave, hatred in our heart only hurts us.
Take care,
Debby
I've personally forgiven some people who have hurt me pretty badly, as well, recently, so I know exactly how much of a relief it can be. It really hits home for you to post that, so thanks, and I'm happy for you for that, and obviously for going home soon. Have a safe trip back, and hug everyone who greets you there tightly for all of us "Angels". Good job, soldier, and "welcome home", in advance.
I am so glad that you are OK with the person who made that comment. I knew you would work it out RJ, because you are a great guy. Life is too short!
Excitement, I understand! Can't wait to see my son! It's like the wait in the line for the Wild Mouse when I was a kid on the Wildwood Boardwalk. Excitement and anxiety rolled into one. God, I can't wait to hear you are all safe home! Take care sweetie and I cannot thank you enought, truly thank you from the bottom of my heart for taking care of my Ugly! I love you RJ!
KSween
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