I'll admit up front that this post is all about trying to cheer me up a bit.  I've enjoyed this forum a lot, and I figured it would be good place to troll for pick-me-ups.  I leave on Sunday to report for Army training - I just finished law school and am going into the JAG Corps.  I'll be without my spouse, my dog, my home, and my guitars for at least six months during the training, and they've already told me that I can expect to be deployed once I get to my "permanent" assignment.  Additionally, I've always lived within an hour of my folks, so there's that separation as well.  To top it off, my spouse is in a Master's program in the area, and she wouldn't be able to join me at my permanent assignment (if I haven't already been deployed) until May 2008 at the earliest.

So I'm a little nervous, and I'd love to hear from any of you who have undergone similar life changes.  And I should be clear that I'm not having second thoughts about my decision, and that I was obviously aware of the possibility of my spouse/dog/home/guitar separation when I signed on.  It's just that the reporting date was so far away for so long (I was accepted over a year ago) that it didn't seem real until the going-away parties and dinners started a couple of weeks ago.

And I just got an L-03WL for Christmas, which will now sit fallow for a while.  :crying:

Thanks for any kind words/advice.

Kevbo
Let me be the first to say "Thank You" for your sacrifice and service to our country.  I haven't been in your position and I'm not likely to be in your shoes since I'm 57 years old and they wouldn't take me if I begged them.    Please know that we will all be thinking of you and saying a prayer for your safety and well being.  It sucks, no two ways about it.   To be separated from family, friends and your guitar is too much to ask of one individual.     Try to stay in touch and let us know how things are going.    You will enjoy everything so much more when you get back !!   The guitar, family and friends will be there for you when you return.


Thanks again for your sacrifice.

Tuffythepug

Kevbo,

Kevbo,  Congratulations on your graduation and entry into service.  I'm 60 now and I was you back in the late 60's when the military called.  I wound up in Germany and was terribly homesick for my family and country.  All of a sudden, I realized I needed to conform to my situation and things changed.  I had a wonderful two plus year stint in Europe.  You'll be surprised how quickly time passes and how busy you are.  Just take it one day at a time and enjoy the ride!  Good luck to you and thanks for your service.
Bill

Thank you for your service to the United States, good luck and God bless.