This last month has been super busy for us. M mom and I spent the 4th,5th and 6th in Clio,MI with my brother and sister in law. We were able to fit in a ton of Christmas shopping, great meals (I love cracker barrel!) and of course, time with Anna and Ben Ben. That Friday was also Jake's last day working at Whetstone, and he spent the weekend watching Rorie and finishing the wood floors at my parents (isn't he just the best?).
The next week was a blur of final exams (yuck) and last minute planning for Jake's departure. Sunday night at our weekly family dinner, we had an early Christmas celebration for Jake where he opened presents from his family and a stocking from me. It was a bitter sweet evening, but we were glad to be able to give him a little bit of Christmas.
First thing Monday morning I brought Jake to the recruiters. We were able to spend a few more minutes together while Jake filled out last minute paperwork and took his final drug test (such fun). It was horrible saying goodbye to him, but exciting to know that we were finally on the adventure we had been planning for almost a year.
Jake was able to call a few times to let us know how his trip was going. He arrived at Basic Training Tuesday afternoon, called to say a last goodbye, and then surrendered his phone. We will be receiving a letter sometime next week so that we have his mailing info. This will be our main form of communication for the next 9 weeks. We are keeping our fingers crossed that he will be able to call home on Christmas Day, but nothing is set in stone. We will let you all know his mailing address as soon as we get it, and pass on any information that we get.
We appreciate all of your love and prayers!
Love,
Meghan & Rorie
St. Louis
6 years ago
