11/30/2011
Today was a crazy busy day. I went to work this morning, almost late I might add because I forgot it was trash day and I had to spend an extra few minutes putting it out. After work, I had to run some serious errands. I had to go shopping for the Christmas package I wanted to send to Ian and his team, even though I am pretty sure it will be late getting to them. In this case I am sure that the saying "better late than never" holds true. The only thing that may have been a bit of a waste is the Christmas tree I am sending and the ornaments to go with it. If it doesn't get there in time, then, I guess Ian will just have to send it back or leave it for the next unit that comes to replace them. Either way, I am trying.
It is hard because this was the one thing I have been excited to do for him and his team since he went over there. I was happy to know that even though he wasn't here, I would be able to send some Christmas cheer to Ian and his team and give them a little taste of home. Well, due to all the craziness of my life right now, I just haven't had the time or money to put together a package for them until now. It frustrates me that I am late with this, but I have to remember that I can only do my best and not everything works out as planned. Even tonight, I still have not sent it out, and instead I am busy packaging up their stockings and making each of them an ornament.
Every year, I have gotten Ian an ornament that depicts his service in the Army. One way or another Army is on it and sometimes even his name and current rank. It has been a pretty fun tradition, but can get a little frustrating at times when it is hard to find one. Well, this year I will continue with the tradition, only I am making his ornament along with one for every member of his team. This ornament will go downrange and (hopefully) come back in one piece to be put on our Christmas tree next year along with all of his other Army ornaments. I can't wait for him to see them and I hope Ian and his team like them.
Another day down, another day closer to seeing him.
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