Headed to "Chaplain Camp"

Well, today I packed up and sent my chaplain off to camp to hang out with the newest class of campers. Two days ago, Rob got his head shaved to prepare for inprocessing at the Army Chaplain Officer Basic Leadership Course (CHBOLC). He will be stationed at Ft. Jackson in Columbia, SC for the next three months. The logo is the regemental crest for the Army Chaplain Corps. Did you know that Army Chaplains were the first officers appointed by General George Washington?

We were sad to say good-bye to each other, but I think we are both relieved that everthing is finally underway. I know Rob has been anxious to get school started so we can get to our first post in the US Army.

We did get a call from the 3rd Corps Command Chaplain's office yesterday informing Rob that he would in fact be a part of the 1st Cavalry Division. This is an historic group within the Army as they were a part of Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders. Rob will have to get one of those groovy Stetson hats as part of his uniform. Speaking of uniforms, it seems like we just keep buying piece after piece after piece. Hopefully, this buying spree will end soon, but I don't have much hope in that happening.

So, it is just me and the bug for the next few months. The next time Rob comes 'home' it will be to a house in Texas. Kind of crazy, but I guess that is the life we will become used to over the next 10-15 years in the Army...I move and somehow he will find me.

Rob's first month at Chaplain School is all about being a part of the Army and he doesn't get weekend pass priveleges until after the month is over. He will most likely be pretty tired each day so I don't know how much I will get to chat with him each night. As I get updates I will post them for all of you following.

For now, I'm going to go snuggle with the little bug and watch college football. Unfortunately, my Spartans did not fare well against Central Michigan today. Darn that MAC conference, I hate when they are determined to win.

With love from the Swamps (for a few more weeks)
Muff