Daddy Deploys

Unfortunately we weren't as lucky to have another day of canceled flights for Steve, however we needed to get this deployment started so we can look forward to getting it done and over with. Yesterday was basically spent waiting at the airport to see if Steve was on a flight. When the time came that they announced his name, everything happened very fast. We went downstairs and they were waiting for Steve to board the shuttle taking them to the plane. Our goodbyes were said much too soon. Steve described it to be similar to taking off a band-aid quickly so that it was less painful. Steve arrived at Guantanamo Bay Naval Base later on in the evening. They are setting up headquarters for Haiti relief there, and so he will fill in doing journalist duties until the reserves take his place. Then it's off to his ship where he will start his regular deployment. It will be difficult for us to get through, especially since we are use to hearing from each other everyday during other deployments, however once he gets on the ship he will have very limited access to the internet and phone. Tyler is adjusting OK so far. He said he is going to draw lots of pictures to send to Daddy and this morning, he asked if we could go on the computer so that Daddy could see us and we could see him (he is referring to the web cam). He said "that would be really nice". Please pray for his safe return home and for the 8 months to pass by quickly.