Military Life: Two Months from Service Selection

Since today is October 7th, two months from now it will be December 7th. Yes, many of you WWII buffs or hopefully anyone who paid any attention at all in history class knows that's a date "which will live in infamy". Well, it's a new kind of infamy for David and I.

We've been waiting for this date to come for a while. Back in September, David entered his service selections for what service he will go into after Commissioning from the Academy. The services range anywhere from SWO to Navy Pilot to Marine Corp Pilot to Navy Seals to Submarine. All you truly need to know is that this decides out fate for the rest of our lives for the next five years (at least). David's first choice for his selection was Marine Corp Ground followed by Subs & then Navy Pilot. Three completely different communities.

USMC here we come!

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Now, to be honest, it took me a little while to get used to the fact that my future husband wanted to be a Marine instead of a Sailor. But through trust in the Lord and prayer, I was able to see that this was the best option for the both of us. If selected Marines, I would most likely be able to keep my job for another year because we would be close enough to both my school and his training location. Also, David is blessed with the ability to lead. He would truly be able to lead young men & women towards becoming successful Marines themselves.

I think I also want David to get selected MC because I've already prepared myself for the MC lifestyle. Who knows what's going to happen, so I just have to trust that God is doing what is best. We shall see what happens in two months and I'll surely keep you posted on what goes down!

As for now, keep us in your prayers as we countdown towards this big event! We'll be just fine on the road ahead because we'll actually be together. It'll all work out.