Looking Ahead

I think I mentioned a couple of weeks back about how Christmas was kind of like turning a corner as we look ahead to our furlough.  I have begun reading a book on transitions for families overseas and it reminded me that dis-engagement typically begins 6 months before departure.  So, as we look ahead, we face the tumult of emotion and reality as we begin to sort and pack as well as stay focused and work well.  This is the bit I don't like!