The Journey Begins, USMC Family PCS’ing – Moving Again!

I guess it’s fitting that on Memorial Day we start our road trip toward our new home. This past weekend we went to Mataguay with Cub Scout Pack 790 where a great time was had by all who attended. The ceremony was precious, Cubs became Boys, rain was felt, and as we parted ways with outstanding friends, tears were shed. We are, on Memorial Day, living out the sacrifice but so thankful for the men and women who gave all. Thank you to them and their families left behind. We salute you as we serve this beautiful country you’ve made for us.

Yesterday we spent a beautiful afternoon and evening with another great family, the Rios’. Hubby is deployed to Afghanistan, but Zulie and Zea managed to hold down the fort and welcomed us warmly with open arms. During the day, our boys played in the pool with Zea while Stuart dried out all our gear and Zulie helped me get our sleeping bags and laundry washed and dried. Well, that was mostly Zulie, I must admit, as I spent most of the day under the freshly laundered covers on Zulie’s very comfortable guest bed! I hardly slept the night before, listening to the pitter patter of rain on the tent.

Breakfast was lovely, at Moes Egg House with fluffy pancakes, bottomless coffee, and some of the finest company you’ll ever find, the Rios’! Had the Ford F150 loaded with guinea pigs and doggies, pulling our little truck, and although the weather is nice, had to leave the engine running so the pigs didn’t get too hot.

Tune in tomorrow for another page in the life of a Marine and his family on the road to their next duty station! Remember those who gave all, and don’t forget to thank the family members of the ones left behind as we enjoy another day of life of freedom in this beautiful USA. Semper Fi!