As you all know, I am in the United States Army. I get to leave at the end of this month for Fort Jackson, South Carolina for ten weeks. After that, I hop over to Fort Hachuachuca, Arizona for 17 weeks.
Since the beginning four years ago, I decided I would start counting down when I got to the below 20 days mark (which I never thought would actually happen!) Wouldn't you know it? I am just a day or two shy away!! I am officially at the point of my journey where I won't be able to say goodbye to everyone I want to.
I had my first MAJOR goodbye this weekend. I had to say farewell to a couple of my nearest and dearest friends. I promised myself I wouldn't cry...alas, that didn't work out so well. I only get to see these girls every couple months now, but I know I'm only an hour or two away. Now, I'll be across the country and won't be able to just pick up on a Saturday and go visit. It broke my heart to say goodbye.
Now, I have all these invites to "saying goodbye" get-togethers! If there could only be one lesson I take away from these past four years, it's that I have amazing people in my corner. People who genuinely care and want me to succeed! Whether I see them everyday, or once every three months, I know I have amazing people with me. I am so lucky to have people to miss!
There aren't many times when I'm not sure what to say. I'm almost at under 20 days and there aren't enough words to express how much I wish I could see EVERYONE and spend quality time with each person who has taken this journey with me!
You all gave me SO many gifts, so many lessons learned and so much love. No matter where I may end up, I will always remember all of you!
Please, watch this video, because the queen of pop can say it so much better than I!
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