Honorable Discharge....

That's what we just got in the mail a couple of weeks ago. Dh has officially fulfilled his 8 year MSO (military service obligation) to the Army. He chose to go into the IRR (individual ready reserve) after his 4 years of active duty. They constantly called and sent letters threatening that he better go active reserves or he would be called up and not have a choice where he was placed.

At times I was nervous when I would see letters from the Army. I'm glad that he is done. I think that him being in the Army was a great thing. He was stubborn about where they placed him--telling them he wouldn't join if he didn't get the job he wanted. Because of that, he has a pretty good job today!! We had our hard times while he was in, but I think it taught us a lot and we learned to rely on each other. We certainly spent our fair share of time apart---making us know that with each other is where we want to be!!!