I'm home!

I'm home! I took almost 2 days to get here due to a delay in Frankfurt and another malfunction in Charlotte, but it wasn't the seats coming unhinged like what's going on with American Airlines. I did ask the pilot, who was giving info and attempting to keep us informed, why I would want to get on a broken plane and fly across the Atlantic? I attempted to change flights, but they were not having it. They did nicely explain in detail about the potty's and how they needed water for them- something that was sadly lacking in our delay...a disgusting detail I won't soon forget. It's all part of the adventure.

I met some guys that were also contractors that demobbed (a term that we use meaning we're done and going home). I was wearing my grubby running pants and a tshirt, knowing that my voyage home would be long and I wanted the most in comfort. They came right up and asked where I was stationed. Contractors attract like a fly to flytraps..we really stick together. We were together until Charlotte, where we said our good byes at baggage claim. They were great fun!  Due to the delays we had all missed our last flights home and had tentatively planned to meet at the airport bar. A couple was there asking the guys (dressed in Army shirts) questions about living and working in Afghanistan. I stood by invisible. The guys picked up their Samsonite and as my bag came through I remarked how it was trapped in with other bags. Everyone was helpful to try to snatch my described "big bag," their assumed target a big black suitcase. I instead grabbed my huge desert sand wheeled army duffel and threw it over my shoulder. As I walked away, I heard the female part of the pair exclaim, "she's was there too..wow, she sure is strong". It cracked me up!

I'm home. I don't know where I'll work next or when I'll go again. I'm leaving it with God and I have faith that I'll know when it's time to go again. There seems to be many options, but the last year has worn me out. I left America for adventure and a job. I came back successful in mostly filling my goals. I will stay focused in completing the rest and cleaning out the cobwebs that were built by a poorly run company.I offered loyalty and experience and a work-aholic ethic and they took it and stomped on me over and over. Thankfully I'm strong and grew. And I'm home!