Unfortunately, my April Fool's Day did not have a joke but rather a disappointment. I found out today that I will be here an extra week longer than I originally expected. In the grand scheme of things a week isn't that long, especially compared to my Army comrades who are here for 15 months - yech! But still, it is disappointing to have a return date in mind and then have it changed, even by a week. So, I will not make it home on my anniversary and I will miss one more Memphis Redbirds game (our minor league affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals - we have quasi season tickets for ten games over the summer). But, as I turned the page on the calendar at work today, I could say loudly and with an ear-to-ear grin, "My relief arrives THIS month!"
He's here in 25 days, I leave in 45 days, and I should be home just in time for school to get out and enjoy the beginning of the summer break with my family.
Also, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that the University of Memphis beat Texas and is in the Final Four for the third time in school history! We have a not-too-good record against UCLA in the tourney though, but I just feel it this year. But regardless, we're one of the top four teams in the NATION! Whoo hoo! Go Tigers!
Cheers, Pearl
