The Gunny 19Oct-27Oct

Faithful Followers..

The last two days at work..no the last month if not longer have been as hectic as they've ever been. When I was on a different program I worked hard but this new effort is truly testing me and my co-workers. I've got my Dad and other friends telling I need to slow down but I can't. I understand I'm sick but as I've said in the past I don't intend to let this define me. Not to mention I feel whole when I'm working. The difference between what I'm doing now and what I've done in the past is the level of oversight we currently have being directed our way. The efforts we are looking at providing to operational forces is truly leading edge technology and I'm excited about it if we can get all key players to align and work to a common goal.

I started this posting on the 19th and as the aforementioned paragraph states I am engrained in my work. But based on the Marine Corps Marathon being this Sunday and me finally getting the second version of the "The Gunny's Team" t'shirt finally screen printed..I needed to make some time to get this on line.. Plus solicit for more assistance in my fundraising efforts.

Before I get to far down the path.. I do want to update my goings-on for the past week as best as I can remember..

Most importantly is the kids had their homecoming weekend this past weekend. Football was Friday and Saturday was the big dance... Maddie had a date and had been asked in grand fashion weeks earlier and as for Jake he waited until Thursday to ask a young lady. Now the fun part was Friday Jake decided to be a horse's butt in school which I won't go into details but it was good enough that warranted his mom and I to punish him. Luckily for him he had a date or he may not have gone to the dance either. Nonetheless, both kids went with their respective dates and based on what they shared a good time was had by all.

Sunday was a lazy day watching football and doing regular chores..

Monday and Tuesday though it all started back over again.. First thing Monday I spent going to a VA medical appointment as part of the med board process then had Kristine drive me down to Quantico for work which was a day and half summit for the effort we are currently pursuing. Needless to say very long days but by the end of Tuesday we came away with some much needed information so we can continue to move forward and develop a critical path to get us there..today was no different of being stuck in more meetings and away from the office..hence why I'm finally getting around to this at this late hour.

I've attached some photos to this post which depicts the new t'shirt. As a reference, both kids are wearing adult smalls.. Jake is 5'10 and weighs 150..and Maddie is 5'6..

If any of you are interested in getting one please leave a comment with how many you want, size, and an address. Kristine has a paypal account for Ebay which we are exploring to determine if it can be used to pay for you order. If interested and want to support, the money will go towards the fundraiser.. Shirts are $20 each or 2 for 30. If you order 3..you'll still have to pay one @ the $20 dollar rate but would get the other 2 for $30.

Always Faithful

The Gunny