Nov. 9, 2006 - My First Entry
Well that was painless. Now I have one more thing to keep up on.
I'm going through the checkout from this beautiful place called Kwajalein. My time here has been very interesting to say the least. The highlight of my 8 years here has to be......The first person I met after stepping off the plane in 1998 was/is my Lovely Wife Annie. I have gone through many changes since then, and I'm a better man because of it. Can you believe it only took me 5 years to get up the courage to ask her for her hand in marriage. Best thing I have ever done. We now have 3 beautiful children, Bernard 9, Tyric 8, and Kaivan who will be celebrating is 1st Birthday this month. As far as I'm concerned this is the best place in the world for family, playing, and working. (note order of importance, don't forget it!)
I'm sad to be on a journey that takes us away. There wasn't anything here that provoked this move, but a "Green" pasture out there that I simply couldn't refuse.
Our emotional roller coaster has been quite a ride, but it's all smoothing out now. Packout is complete. Kitty (I'm going to miss him) will have a new home. It's better he stay here on Kwaj, after all he is a Kwaj Kitty.
I've got to run off and finish some more of my checklist. Ya think I could collect any more papers? I'll keep you all updated on our travels. We're headed for the Philippines and then I'll be off to the Sandbox.
For now, Please come to the Pacific Club for our PCS party on the evening of Nov. 12, 2006. We'd love to see you there.
I'm going through the checkout from this beautiful place called Kwajalein. My time here has been very interesting to say the least. The highlight of my 8 years here has to be......The first person I met after stepping off the plane in 1998 was/is my Lovely Wife Annie. I have gone through many changes since then, and I'm a better man because of it. Can you believe it only took me 5 years to get up the courage to ask her for her hand in marriage. Best thing I have ever done. We now have 3 beautiful children, Bernard 9, Tyric 8, and Kaivan who will be celebrating is 1st Birthday this month. As far as I'm concerned this is the best place in the world for family, playing, and working. (note order of importance, don't forget it!)
I'm sad to be on a journey that takes us away. There wasn't anything here that provoked this move, but a "Green" pasture out there that I simply couldn't refuse.
Our emotional roller coaster has been quite a ride, but it's all smoothing out now. Packout is complete. Kitty (I'm going to miss him) will have a new home. It's better he stay here on Kwaj, after all he is a Kwaj Kitty.
I've got to run off and finish some more of my checklist. Ya think I could collect any more papers? I'll keep you all updated on our travels. We're headed for the Philippines and then I'll be off to the Sandbox.
For now, Please come to the Pacific Club for our PCS party on the evening of Nov. 12, 2006. We'd love to see you there.
posted by The Tompkins Family @ 12:48 AM
3 Comments
3 Comments:
John T, was my pleasure to work with you, take care of your family and yourself. Your name will be added to the list of people who have lived and made a difference on Kwaj.
Walt
good luck brada jt...i'll meet you back in kwaj some day
hammer
John, give us the low down on the big sand box when you get the time!
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