the statue is of Molly MarineI was thinking about all of you who did not get to see miss Erica in person. You would be amazed at the change in her. So sorry she couldn't meet up with you all.. it was such a busy and tight schedule.
Lets see she graduated on Friday 8/7
we drove to florida and flew home with the flight from he** on Saturday 8/8
early Sunday 8/9 went to church in dress blues, many "congratulations and be safe Marine"
were said to her, went to breakfast with the family,
that was the first time she got to see her brother and her great grandpa since boot camp.
Monday 8/10 was gym and a day with Bryan they went and saw Harry Potter.
Tuesday 8/11 was gym and day with friends.
Wednesday 8/12 was gym and Erica cleaned out her closet, we went and saw GI Joe.
Thursday 8/13 was Gym then Disneyland with her best friend.
Friday 8/14 was MCRD San Diego to finish our shopping
that really a little was done each day,
but today we had to get stuff from the base that she needed.
Saturday 8/15 was lunch at Rain Forest Cafe with family.
Sunday 8/16 was church and family, and pack.
Monday 8/17 was off to LAX and fly to North Carolina.
Tuesday 8/18 was check in at base and start MCT.
crazy week .... not nearly enough time.
But here we are only 10 days from MCT graduation.
I wish I could go, but alas I have not won the Lotto yet. LOL
Hoping for a phone call tomorrow.
I also wanted to tell you all, it has really helped me to write her blog...
its a great way to keep you all up to date and relax myself,
but the format will be a little different from now on.
As her job has top secret clearance and all,
she wont be able to give some info and I wont be posting all I know.
Mainly it will be generic stuff like type of job, round about location etc.
Her personal thoughts maybe just for laughs.
But I will still try to do what I can.
For example we all know Bryce is in Afghanistan, you know in some smoldering hot location that remains un-named LOL! we write, we send goodies, Kim and Val get calls rarely.
So soon enough that will be the boat Erica is in,
it also depends on her command what is allowed to be posted.
I have been watching another female Marine's blog, she is in a high clearance situation,
and can only say she is over seas.. and photos never show her face.
Just her working or her back LOL
But she has interesting insight. So if it calls for it I might have to change her blog to friends only.
But we will cross that bridge when and if we come to it.
I hope you all are having a lovely Labor Day weekend!
and keep your fingers crossed for a phone call tomorrow and maybe some more info :)
*hugs to you all ~Darlene
