Last week, Eddie officially graduated from Basic Military Training with the Air Force. I am so proud of him! The girls were excited to spend time with him again and we can't wait until we get to see him for Christmas when he comes home! It'll be nice to have him not have to leave every night by a certain time too; our time in Texas was alot like when we were engaged and had to say goodnight every night. Not the funnest thing.
He's now attending Technical School in Biloxi, Mississippi at Keesler AFB, but we get to talk to him quite frequently and video chat as well, so it's not as bad. He gets to spend a couple weeks at home for Christmas, and then we may not see him again until April, when his training school is complete. We are excited to go out and join him at where ever he gets sent. His job is pretty new, and so we'll probably stay stateside for the first few years while he learns the ropes and the program gets going really well. That's my hope, at least.
We had a fun drive down to Texas, though I will say, we probably won't take a long road trip again anytime soon. That was too much for the girls. Then they both got sick while we were there, which didn't make things any better. And the drivers down in San Antonio...CRAZY! My life hung by a thread each time I got behind the wheel. Those people don't know anything about courteous driving.
Here's my chance to brag about my wonderful husband:
*So not only did he graduate from Basic Training, which is hard enough for alot of people, but he was an Honors Graduate, which is only available to the top 10% of any graduating group in the Air Force.
*And only 3-4% of the entire U.S. his age even qualifies for the Air Force in the first place.
*Then his flight was the top performing in Physical Training. (which would explain how he's lost a couple inches around his middle)
*He's going into a new field that requires Top Security Clearance, Cyberspace something or other, which is pretty nifty. He basically got to hand pick his career with scores of 97 and 98's on his ASVAB test (in case you're wondering, the average score is in the 50's)
*At church, he stepped up to give blessings to fellow airmen/trainees during all of priesthood, and when requested later, no one else instantly volunteered. I was thinking in my head, "Bueller, Bueller..." He said that's normal. I love that my husband not only holds the priesthood, but honors it and uses it for the benefit of others! (A admirable quality he shares with my father)
*He became a role model for many other trainees in his flight, being on the older side (the cut off for active duty is 27 yrs. old) and probably the most mature. I can't even remember how many people asked, "Are you Thompson's wife?" "Oh, he's such a great guy!" Yes, yes he is! :-) Behold:
Exhibit A:
and Exhibit B:
He is such a great daddy. He makes so many sacrifices so that we can have all that we need and I can stay home with the girls. I never tell him enough how much I appreciate him. We love you Eddie!
