Mahalo! Aloha! We Are Back In Texas

We were so blessed yesterday morning! The flight that had been promised for several days by the Marines at Kanahoe Bay became a reality. We boarded a Navy C-40 with around 30 others (troops, crew, and Space-A travelers) and departed 30 minutes ahead of schedule. The flight time was a little over seven hours non-stop. One never knows about Space-A travel. It really is an exercise in faith, as flights get changed or cancelled frequently. When they go as scheduled, you never know for sure that you will be on the passenger list. Retirees are Category 6, short for "last to be accepted." Rank means nothing; but the price is right! While one can buy snacks, everyone brings his/her own grub to include water.

We stayed at the Naval Air Station in Fort Worth last night and will do some commissary shopping this morning along with stops at Cabela's, Costco, and Camping World. Gloria is doing well with her soft splint but finds keyboarding a challenge. Tuesday she will see an orthopedist in Waco.

Thanks for your prayers while we were in Hawaii. We had a fabulous time and hope to return one day. The Island of Kauai eluded us, so that will be on our itinerary next time.