So the last several weeks have been pretty hectic to say the least. I have been working non stop and haven't even had much time to work out. On August 15th I fly out to Little Rock, AR for an Honor Guard Train the Trainer course put on by the Old Guard out of Arlington. I will complete my training there and be able to come home in the 28th of August. This course is designed to encourage the National Guard Honor Guard teams to acheive the same standard of perfection the Old Guard displays every day.
As far as work is concerned, just today I finally finished coordinating a Full Military Honors for a soldier in the MT Army National Guard that was killed by an EF3 tornado that ripped through Northeast MT (after several kinks came up mind you). His funeral is scheduled for Monday at 1300hrs (1pm) in Plentywood, MT. On top of that I have coordinated 11 funerals for just the next 5 days! If that doesn't let you know how busy I am, I guess I really can't explain it to you.
I got my first tattoo last Tuesday. It hurt like none other! but was sooo worth it. The artist is an amazing soldier with the infantry that is scheduled to deploy in the next couple months. It is a picture of a flag blowing in the breeze with a silhouette of a fallen soldier memorial. Next to the memorial is a soldier kneeling and praying while holding on to the dogtags that are on the memorial. I decided to get this as my tattoo for all my brothers that have every been killed fighting for this great country. Fighting for you and me. I have lost several friends in the military and several friends I went to school with that were in the military and it pains me when I realize that years down the road people will remember this war, but they will not remember the brave soldiers that fought and gave the ultimate sacrifice for this country. I decided to make myself a living walking memorial for those friends of mine I never want forgotten. If I can figure out how to post pics on here I will try to do that.
Well, last thing for tonight, My wife left last Tuesday for ST. Louis, MO for a National Partylite Convention. I have not got to talk to her very much and it's killing me. I am so scared when she travels because I never know whats going to happen and I cannot even fathom my life without her. She does seem to be liking it very much and has even got to play tourist a little while she is there. I cannot wait for her to get home, I've missed her so very much and know we will be snuggling for a long time afterwards.
Well, till next time....
Peace
