The Marine Corps threw us a curve ball!!

So after going over many plans of Tom leaving for Japan, the Marine Corps threw us a major curve ball. Apparently they could not find a qualified Marine to take the position in China Lake, CA that Tom put in for, so they decided to let him to extend long enough to receive them. He received actual orders yesterday, so it's official (again). I can definitely say that the past couple months have been quite eventful and stressful! The joy on Brandon's face when I explained to him that daddy didn't have to go away for a long time, made it all better!! I can literally see the stress disappearing from Tom's face :) So, the Marine Corps gave Tom the date to check into China Lake of Oct.15th. We will be staying in Denair for most of the month of September, and the beginning of October while Tom gets things with our properties squared away. I sort of figured that I really wouldn't be much help with both of the boys. I apologize to everyone that we brought onto this roller coaster ride with us. We love you all and miss you very much!