In response to the many inquiries I've gotten over the last two months, I thought I'd post an update on Adam's goings-on. I can't talk about where exactly he is, as I don't even know specifics, but he is in Iraq. Right now he is providing legal assistance to servicemembers needing some type of legal representation. His cases run the gamut from divorce proceedings to work-related issues to contract issues (like the spouse back home is having a problem with the landlord, etc.) to even immigration issues (ie, the servicemember married a foreigner and is trying to get the spouse legal immigrant status). His caseload is so diverse that he feels like he's getting great experience, which hopefully will translate well when he's applying to civilian law firms upon his return to the States. Fingers crossed.
We get to have him home in July for two weeks R&R leave; we'll spend some of that time travelling, and he plans to do some work on the house and of course, to spend some quality one-on-one time with Bryony. I'm hoping we can get a baby-sitter for one of the nights he's in town so we can finally have a date night all to ourselves, which I only recently realized that we haven't had since Bryony was born.
Still looking at an end-of-the-year return date, as all US troops are to leave Iraq by 31 December. As Adam says, "I'm not such a necessary person that I have to be here to 'turn the lights out before we leave'" so he's hoping he'll be out even earlier. I'm not holding my breath. I'd rather be pleasantly surprised by news that he's coming home in the fall, rather than to count on that, and be disappointed when he doesn't leave until 31 December. Know what I mean?
Not much else to report, other than the fact that he is miles away from the base galley (cafeteria) so he often will go an entire day without eating because he doesn't have the time to make it there to eat. He keeps a small fridge in his room where he subsists on cold cut sandwiches, fruit juice and bag-upon-bags of sunflower seeds. That scenario depresses me, but he seems okay with it for now.
So that's that, I guess. The kid is all right.
2 comments:
So glad to hear that he's doing well. And, I must say that I'm impressed by your (mostly) optimistic attitude about the experience he's gaining. I'll keep praying for safety during the separation, as well as the quick passage of time. You can do this, LA. You are a STRONG woman, which is one of many reasons why Adam fell for you.
Wow, friend, such kind words. It's funny to just go through your days doing what you have to do and never stop to think that people have such positive thoughts about me! I appreciate the reminder!
Bryony and I are doing okay, surrounded by amazing friends here in Michigan and making the most of technology to skype with Adam. Some days are harder than others, especially when I allow myself to think of how many more months are ahead of us. But knowing I've got friends like you on my side makes it a little easier to get through.
Thanks <3
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