Off He Goes, Into the Wild Blue Yonder

Noah's last day as a civilian was spent in anxious anticipation of what the next 24 hours held. 

He had asked for sausage burritos for breakfast, but was too nervous to eat. 

Judah asked him to play cars, and he readily agreed.

This was his hair as we drove to Mass. I think he was so distracted he never even brushed it. No matter, it won't be there in a day or two! 

No pictures, but he served his last Mass, and we briefly stopped by the potluck afterward. (He ate lemon meringue pie, nerves couldn't ruin that opportunity!) 

Then it was home for one last leisurely shower, a double check of his bag, and off to the hotel. 

With a quick stop for one last decent meal. 

Bryan's on a mission (it was scheduled before Noah's ship date. Noah wasn't expected to leave until June.) He said goodbye to his siblings at home and took one last hairy picture with his mom. 

He then headed into the hotel. 

Or tried to, that entrance was closed. 

So we drove around to the other side. We still missed the main entrance, but he made it in this time. Perhaps not the smoothest start to life as an adult, but he'll figure things out as he goes. 

That's it. We won't see him until mid-July at graduation in Texas. (Yes, Texas in July. Ick!) From there he will head to Keesler AFB in Biloxi, Mississippi for his Cyber training. 

While he's in training, he will get his first duty assignment orders. He's put in for all of the Colorado Springs bases, and anywhere else he may get to ski. He hopes to be skiing somewhere great this coming winter. 

Please keep him in your prayers!