Blackout

Procrastination...  ...I'm good at it! It's about time I get this blog rolling!

We just survived our first blackout. My dearly beloved, super sexy, man of my dreams, sensitive and considerate, yet muscly and rugged fiance is in Afghanistan. We are about 15-20% finished with our first deployment together. This is his 4th combat deployment. He was in Haiti in 2004, Fallujah (Iraq) in 2005 and Ramadi (Iraq) in 2006. He's infantry (was 0311, but once you become a Staff NCO it's changed to 0369) and seasoned, but this is still my first deployment. He will be home this summer, and our wedding is set for the end of September!

But, back to the issue. We were on communication blackout (no internet or phone) yesterday. Someone was either killed in action or badly injured, and they black out communication from the Marines in his unit until the family of the injured Marine is properly notified. Late last night, it was lifted and he was able to call me to tell me he's okay.  I don't think he was anyone I know.  I am still awaiting the DOD news release to see what company the Marine was with, because my Honey Bear hasn't yet been informed.

Anyways, sorry about the downer.  But this is deployment.  Most posts will be more uplifting! I love to send care packages. I am job hunting/possibly moving, and planning an EPIC wedding. It should be an exciting ride! There may or may not eventually be a puppy involved, as well. :)

Semper gumby,

Gunny's Girl