All signed out, today marks the final day I will ever wear this uniform. I dont really know what to think jus yet. Ill figure it out once th dust settles. Several years ago I had decided I was gonna complete my 20 years in the army and fulfill the commitment to retirement. Well, the day has come 8 years early due to a serious injury which doesnt allow me to stay in anymore. I gave up 12 years of my life to serve, and was set on 8 or more before seeing the end, but, sometimes u get dealt a hand you just cant fold, and you just have to play it the best you can. Today I have done that. Im officially retired a bit early through the medical retirement system. Im happy for the next chapter of my life to begin, no doubt, but u ever read a book that you enjoyed so much u flipped back to the beginning jus to read it again? Its like that. Im glad its over and I have many opportunities ahead of me, but I will always miss the days I served and friends,,, brothers I have made and served with in the process. Its gona take a while to adjust and to move on with my life, but I will make it thru, my family will make it thru, god will see to that, I have no doubt. Today marks the end of the beginning, from here my life takes me where me and my family choose. I will say one thing for sure, Im happy,,,no,,,, ESTATIC,,,,, that I will get to be closer to my family and never have to leave them invoulentarly again. We have been given the ability to make our own decisions once again, and freely do as we please. As for my family,,,, THANK YOU ,,, for the support and tolerating all the moving and nights alone, wondering if I was doing ok, or if I was safe, for all the sacrifices yall have made, living where u dnt want to, pushing off your dreams and freedoms to follow me on my path. This is especially true for Jessica Lynn Roberts Mahieu. You, the kids and my parents are the only things that have kept me grounded and secure the last half of a decade. I love yall more than I have words for, Without yall I have no idea where I wld be. Jess, u have had all th ability to give up and leave and do whatever in life you want, but have instead stood by my side through all the bullshit, strong as can be. I love u babe to the moon n back, muah, n Im on my way home!
Posted on: Fri, 07 Nov 2014 23:33:13 +0000