Things are looking up!

Well, the time keeps passing and for some reason things don’t seem to get any easier for us or for Jordan. We all continue to miss him terribly and although he would never admit it, I believe he gets more and more homesick as the days pass. Jordan continues to be “safe” while patrolling the base, which is the important part of this update. I believe the worst thing that he’s experiencing is fatigue. He’s still working three 12 hour shifts with one day off. On his days off, he catches up on lost sleep, does laundry, and occasionally gets his three dollar hair cut with a complimentary shoulder and neck massage (one of the perks of serving our country!).

I received some of the most amazing news several weeks ago. I have been reluctant to share the news with everyone, because I did not want to jinx it. So I have only shared this with a select few people and have kept my fingers, toes, and eyes crossed and prayed day in and day out that this news would hold true. I talked to Jordan yesterday and the words “set in stone” were used, so I figured it was safe to share the news with all. But then I think, when does “set in stone” mean anything to the military? So without further a due, I will share this news. Jordan will be coming home two months early!!! Ok, so if you didn’t catch it the first time or are in disbelief, I will say it again… Jordan will be coming home two months early!!! He will now return to Charleston towards the end of February/beginning of March instead of the end of April/beginning of May! So why is he so lucky? Jordan and the other nine from Charleston were sent over there to ultimately help a flight that had already been serving in Iraq for two months. So to make a long story short, they will finish their term with the original flight that was sent there two months prior to Jordan’s arrival.

I’m not really sure what to follow up the good news with, other than thanking each of you for all of your thoughts and prayers. They must really be working! Please don’t stop! As we have come to find out, nothing is ever 100% with the military. So pray that this news will hold and Jordan will soon return to our great nation safely!

-posted by Lindsay