Thank you!!!

Well, as most of you know, Dave deployed today--again--but for real this time (we assume). He bids you all a fond farewell and I speak for both of us when I say that, as poopy as this is, we're excited to just get it over with! After having this loom for so long, it's going to be so nice to not have to think about it anymore in just nine *fingers crossed* short months. And because of that, I really am doing fine, and I think so is Dave.

Now, I was going to post about him alone, until I logged into Facebook this morning to see this image posted to my wall by Lisette:

So now I get to write about me!

THANK YOU, so much, to whomever pitched in on this! What a terrific surprise! I hadn't made plans for my birthday, and now it's going to be much better than expected. I can't wait to see you all again!

As for Davo, for those who want it (and no pressure implied), his email address on the ship is david.a.schmitt@cvw3.navy.mil, and his snail mail address is:

LT David Schmitt
HSM 74 MAIN BODY
FPO AA 34099-5419
NAVAIRSTA, JACKSONVILLE, FL
USS TRUMAN (CVN 75)

We love you all very much, and really appreciate all your love and prayers. See you soon! xoxo