11 Months

With mixed emotions, we found out that Steve did not get promoted and hence, we will be retiring from the Navy in 11 months. With only a quota of eight people out of a few hundred in his rate, it was very difficult to achieve. Steve only knew one of the selected on the list, and that person actually had gotten into trouble just a couple of years ago. It left us shaking our heads, yet again trying to figure out how they decide on the chosen ones. It's OK though, the news actually left us with a sense of a weight being lifted off our shoulders. We now know we can finally focus on our future plans. As always, I am so very proud of my husband. Dedicating 20 years of his life to the service with such professionalism, hard work, and determination. Now is the time to direct our focus on us and our family. We are looking forward to starting our new part of our lives together. Here's to the future, OUR future!! :)