Well reality finally hit hard today. Today was the day where a new phase begins. Will has boarded the plane and left American soil. Will described it best with "Surreal". It's crazy to think that life can change so much with a flight. The blog will be updated as soon as we know he's safe and settled at his base. It could be a bit of time, so we all will need to sit tight and be patient.
I'm so grateful for the Maine Troop Greeters. Big thanks!!! They are a volunteer based group that makes sure they hug all the troops coming and going. Will was able to drop a quick call from one of their available cell phones. Here's an article about them and the wonderful part they play in the deployments of our troops.
http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0124/p01s01-usmi.html
Good chance they got a photo which should be posted soon at http://mainetroopgreeters.smugmug.com/Troop%20Pictures%20by%20Month/357893
I'll post the photo if I can find him!
*** Edit - Robin found the best picture ever!!! Here's the URL for it if I doesn't show up. http://mainetroopgreeters.smugmug.com/gallery/3391495#189577122
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It's not the best photo - he spun around. But based on the guys he's out there with being in photos nearby, Will is in photo 136 in the gallery Aug 29, 2007 - 2:10pm. I think that's him, that's my best guess at least :)
Vaya con dios, Will.
How wonderful there is such a group as the Maine Troop Greeters. Good luck Will! We all miss you.
Rebecca Chambers
Wish the best for YOU. Love YOU
and am so proud of you.
Love- Auntie
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