Its only 11 days till T's Graduation!!

I'm getting use to the idea of him leaving for Iraq, its still hard to think about...but God is still good. Between my family, friends and his...I have a great support system. I got my second letter from T yesterday. I didn't expect such a long letter, 3 pages is really long for him. Anyways, he told me about his Basic and Advanced Rifle Marksmanship courses, his Fitness test, Warrior tower and field training exercises. Finally he is having fun, its really cold there, but he is having fun. We both can't wait to see each other and his friends and family that is also going.

In other news, I have an interveiw for an LPN program this Wednesday. We will see what happens. Its an 11 1/2 month course and I would have my LPN. Since I'm proud to say that I made my first goal...of being 200 lbs of less for his Graduation. I'm confident in making my second goal...obtain my LPN by the time he gets back! Classes start in May and again in September. It would be best for everyone all around for me to get my LPN. It would mean a huge pay jump, and I could do more for and with Baby Boy, save for our future and just be more fufilled in my work. Once I have my LPN, there is an RN bridge program there too...but we will take it one step at a time.

I'm also glad to say, that I have paid myself out of the ridiculous debt I had massed by being irresponsible. And I did it by myself...I didn't tell anyone because I didn't want them ....mainly my mother to feel like she had to dig me out, or lecture me to do it. It was something I had to sacrifice and do it myself. A lesson in banking I had to learn and thankfully it didn't mess up my credit or inspire any warrants or prosecution. I know that sounds rough...but it was very possible that could have happened. I'm super proud of myself though, for taking care of it. I guess its another reason why this trip is so huge for me. It with my own money...I saved for every bit of this trip...the car, the gas, the food, the clothes, and the hotel room. T's Mum did offer to pay our room because I took care of renting the car...so I thought it was fair. But I still have that money saved. I kind of look at it, as my first trip as a woman...not riding on other people, but taking care of business. Plus I get to see T!!!!