"Permanent Party"

I talked to Bre today, she was in good spirits, planning for the "Christmas Extravaganza" tonight. She has been told that this is a party where everyone on base, the street flights, fit flight, fever flight, and med hold are all herded into one central location for a christmas party. She is looking forward to the CANDY... LOL

She has no idea what else will happen there, as long as she can find candy.... life is good. She is most definately my child.

As of December 27, 2007 (3 days from now) she will be considered "Permanent Party" in the USAF. According to Bre, this means she has had residence on an air base for a total of 180 days and this will enable her to have VA benefits, if separated from the AF as a "med board". This sounds a little more promising than anything that we have heard so far. (that shoulder surgery still looms in the back of my mind).

I cannot believe that soon, she will have been at Lackland for 6 months! Thats just amazing to me. Her strong will and determination has kept her sane and made her continue to try for 6 months... I could never have done that. She is truly amazing. And did I mention that she is my hero?

So, on this Christmas eve, I want to give thanks to God for my daughter, my airman, my soldier who has tried harder than anyone can ever imagine, to fulfill her dream, who has worked so hard to achieve her goal. I pray that 2008 brings her happiness, success and that airmans coin. I am SO proud of her.