Hi weekend... you have no idea how insanely stressful your friend, the week, has been. Unfortunately, I don't think you are going to be able to offer much reprieve. That will come in 3 more weeks. Let's review:
- Decisions, decisions, decisions! Brian and I are making the biggest decision of our lives (outside of having children).
- Difficult decisions surrounding Brian's Air Force career and what we want next for our family is what is on our plate.
- My thoughts {and emotions} have been up and down and everywhere lately - and I think I can speak for Brian too when I say that I have felt like throwing up at least a dozen times in the last two weeks.
- On a related note, I know I have a few new gray hairs due to the stress.
- Every day {or at least every other day} our scenarios change and there are new factors to consider.
- The biggest question we are sorting through is to retire or not to retire? After almost 22 years in the AF, Brian has earned that right.
- When the promotion list comes out at the end of the month, that will dictate the decision.
- Not selected for rank = retire. We have already made that choice. And believe it or not, that's the easist scenario of them all.
- Selected for rank = difficult decisions lie ahead. So many factors.
- Decisions have to and will be made within a few days.
- I haven't even mentioned that my job opportunities are a big factor as well. Both here and in Florida.
- We do have an ideal situation we would like to have happen. There is a 25-30% of us making that happen.
- Ironically, Brian has received several phone calls from some high ranking folks both here and in the lower 48 asking to "talk" first before we make any decisions.
- In the end, it will be a win-win situation for our family. We will either be celebrating a promotion or celebrating a retirement. I'm just having a hard time separating the emotional side of everything. Typical, Michelle.
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