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Well, today is the day! Dee is coming home! YOOHOO! It's been a long three weeks, especially because of all the crap the Army has put us through. But it looks like all those problems are being straightened out. It's a shame he had to go to the Inspector General, but even his Captain suggested it. He couldn't find out any information from Louisiana. They had no phones or internet connections. Ridiculous. We still have to wait a few more days for his paycheck, but we know it'll hit on 3/4...Praise God! And its a nice check since it's basically for the entire month.
Dee leaves the base at 11:30 am (Louisiana Time) and then their flight takes off (charter) at 4 pm. (5pm our time) I am dropping the girls off at church for AWANA GAME practice and hope to be on the base by 7 pm to pick him up!

I literally didn't sleep any last night. I think I cat napped between 6 pm and 8 pm, off and on. Think it was a combination of pure excitement and that I had a steroid shot early in the day yesterday. I didn't know it would keep me awake. I hope I can get a nap. I don't want to be sleepy tonight.

Dee will be home this weekend then his unit leaves Monday morning early, headed for Savannah/Ft. Stewart. At least there, they are sleeping on cots, in a common room. E-5 and up get either private rooms or max 2 people. And they have wi-fi most of the time during the week, so we can communicate. I think that's been the hardest part about LA. No communications. Dee would have to go sit on the burm for 20 minutes sometimes to "catch" a cell signal. He was very faithful in at least trying. I think only a few days went by that I didn't get at least a text or talk to him. Thank you Baby!

The girls are very excited too. They painted the driveway to welcome Daddy home. You can see the pictures on my Facebook. Dee has requested Meat Loaf, squash and onions, blackeyed peas, and mashed potatoes. So I'm planning that meal tomorrow night. It'll be too late tonight. And maybe we can all have a lazy morning tomorrow. Dee has been getting up at 4:30 am or 5 am every morning since he's been gone, and most nights, working until at least 9, but sometimes until 11 pm. His feet are literally cracked up and bleeding. So he needs some R&R this weekend. We will pamper him for sure!