Before I "deploy"

Hey all!
Thanks for all the wonderful words of encouragement, it means a lot. As the day of my departure (deployment in Navy terms!) approaches, I am getting more excited and NERVOUS ...so those words really help. I'm spending as much time with Sandy as I can this week, it will be hard to leave him, but I know family and friends will be around for him.

Many have asked if I will be able to post photos while I am gone. I am not sure ... security is pretty type on-baord the ship, so I don't know if I will be able to download photos or not. But I will certainly do so when I get back!

More to come, before my adventure begins. Thanks!