Friday, August 14, 2009

Relief!

The Army HRC just called Matt...he got his educational deferment!!!  I am so relieved.  We both are.  His old report date was November 1st, and his commander gave him 77 days to finish the semester and have some time.  For real?  77 days?  Is that not a random Army number, or what?  

D-day is now January 17th.  156 days away.   

I feel like a huge weight has been lifted...it is just so much better having an actual date.  The not knowing was really getting to me.  Whew.  Another good thing - the deployment should be much shorter, as he's still joining the same unit.  Hopefully he'll only be gone from January to November-Decemberish.  

SO!  Whew.  That's that.  Are you new, and don't know what the hell I'm talking about?  You can read some background right here.  

26 comments:

Erin said...

Great news!

Anonymous said...

that is great news! You can have the holidays together and more time before he has to leave! :) That is a completely random army time, haha.

Heather (Live.Love.Laugh.) said...

Great news!!

Have a great weekend!!

d.a.r. said...

PRAISE GOD!!! That is awesome Shaina, I am so excited for you two to have the holidays and some time together.

Crazy Shenanigans-JMO said...

That's great news!!! You'll get to spend the holiday season together so that'll be great!

Lucy Marie said...

Great news! I can imagine how relieved you both are. Enjoy your weekend. xoxo

Anonymous said...

Such a blessing!! You two can enjoy the holidays, Matt can get his education on for a semester, and oh that is just so exciting! I have goosies all over me right now! I am so happy for you two and will keep you both in my thoughts! xo

Erin said...

Fantastic! What a relief! Extra time is always a great thing...

Under this Umbrella said...

YAY!!! That is such fantastic news. I am so excited for you both! The weekend can be that much sweeter now...enjoy it.

Taryn said...

I LOVE your new blog layout- love it.

I am so happy for you both- what fantastic news.

Anonymous said...

Oh that's excellent news!

bianca said...

YAY!!! That's fantastic!!!

Cristina said...

That is amazing news! I love the new blog look by the way :)

Brittany Ann said...

Yay yay yay! That's amazing news! What a relief!

kilax said...

Thank heavens! I am so happy to hear it!

Sara said...

that's so great! thanks for the drop by to my blog! YAY for fellow military wives!!!!

Christina said...

Hey! I have been following your blog for awhile and had never commented. I'm a newlywed (well... we've been married almost a year and a half, does that count?!), 2nd grade teacher. Feel free to check out my blog! I'm glad your husband received good news! Have a great week!

Pretty Personal Gifts said...

great news!

Piper Jacquelyn said...

Oh, that's great news! And yeah, 77 is QUITE random, alright. But at least you get the holidays, for sure!

Perfectly Imperfect said...

Thank God!!! I am so happy to hear this for you guys!!

jenn said...

aw that's such good news. now you can relax AND start planning at the same time. it's clearly still not an ideal situation, but i know you'll make the best of it :)

Lucky in Love said...

This is such wonderful news!! And he'll be home for the holidays!! Couldn't be happier for you guys :)

Kayla said...

O yeah! I am so happy for you! :-)

Christina said...

that's great news!!!

Freck said...

Oh my goodness that is wonderful news!!

Mel said...

Yay!!!