February 23, 2012

Today was a little more laid back, to begin with, then ramped up for me a little later in the day. Jason had a single appointment today with OT and we got there with no problem at all. I also had an appointment today, but not until the afternoon, so that made the transportation a little bit of a question, at first. I made a call to the Marines and everything was set and readied. Actually, they were planning on coming to the house and picking him up, but since I was going in anyway I brought him in, and the Marines were there to get him home.

Tomorrow will be another big challenge, in that I am flying up to Oakland, and then ultimately to Livermore, to help Linda drive a truck back down to San Diego. Total time at home will be less than an hour, and probably less than 30 minutes. It is a long drive, and I don't want to be away any longer than I need to be. I have set up for others to be at the house, for the entire time I am out, so that makes it a little easier, but I'm still a bit of a worrier when it comes to Jason right now. I wish I had more time at home, but that is something that will just have to wait right now.

Not much else to write about right now, so I'll be hitting the sack a little earlier than usual, so I can get up earlier. Flight departs at about 07:00, so I need to be up by 04:45, at the latest. Marines are taking me to the airport and I don't want to make them wait, since they had to get up too... ;-)

Thank you, for all the support and prayers coming our way, and God bless you all.

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:46 PM

    Have a safe flight George and a safe drive going back down to San Diego. Jason is so lucky to have you as you are to have him. You are a wonderful Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Jason.

    Eileen
    Marine Mom from Danville, CA

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Praying for safe travels! Am sure he'll be fine while you're gone. Know that the Lord is always with him! He's in good Hands!
    Continuing to pray!
    Psalms 34:17-19 The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles. The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
    Prayer Bears
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  3. AnonymousFebruary 24, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    You and Linda ought to be arriving in San Diego right about now. Have a good evening and a nice weekend. Talk to you next week.

    All my best,
    Karen & Rob
    Livermore Friends

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