First Day

Yesterday was my first official day as an active duty sailor since early 2004. And what a day it was! The night prior sleep eluded me & for whatever reason the Lord saw fit that I come down with a cold. To add to my frustration I spent a good part of my day at the Navy Medical Clinic getting cleared for deployment, something I thought I had already done in August. I guess there are a few people who think they must somehow justify their jobs.

There was a positive side to it all, however. Now that I've been poked & prodded in many different ways (I feel sooooo violated, lol!) & declared medically fit for deployment maybe now I won't have as much to do when I get to Norfolk, VA. Maybe - just maybe - I'll be able to get some down time before training begins. One can always hope, right?

I also want to take this time & publically thank Joe Glick for giving me a call with an encouraging word at a time when I desperately needed it. Thank you, Joe, & I'm sorry I didn't have the time to explore that with you a little more. Also, I want to again thank the church for showing their support.

I would like to now close this entry in true sailor fashion: Fair winds & following seas (at least until next time)!