Retirement Ceremony Day

Golfer's brother, L, and his wife, V, arrived yesterday. Their daughter, M, was to arrive late last night. Bikini, Brief, Boxer and Bloomer all arrived late afternoon yesterday. Nurse J, Cable Guy and BeyB came over and we had a house full of family for dinner last night. And friend stopped by for a visit, too. It's great to have everyone together.

It had been a long day and everyone went to bed fairly early. However, I woke up at 3:30 and have not been able to get back to sleep. Golfer woke at 4:00. I finally gave up trying and have been here in our office. He is up and is now feeding the furry kids. They are perhaps confused and a little nervous by all the activity and additional humans in the house yesterday. Little do they know it's going to happen all over again today! And tomorrow.

We'll all be heading out to the base about 9:00 a.m. There are some final instructions for us before the official ceremony starts at 10:00. The people Golfer works with had a luncheon for him on Wednesday and had many nice things to say. There will be more of that today I am sure. And amid the joy and celebration there will be a few tears. And don't you know, as I was pressing my new clothes to wear today, I discovered the darn clothes don't have any pockets for tissues!!

Golfer has spent over forty-two years with the Air Force. First as active duty and then as a civilian. I have always known he was a wonderful man and he was great at what he does. It's nice to hear so many others say the same things. Our life has not always been easy, but it has always been wonderful. Now we're on to a new "chapter". I love you Golfer!

We're getting an early start on a very busy day. The rest of you stay safe!