Last night we held a farewell for our brigade commanders wife, Kim. This lady has been such an inspiration in my life, she has been there for me through so much.
To give you a better understanding I need to go back 6 years ago. I was a terrified new military spouse living with a new husband in a new place. At a Hail and Farewell as we were welcomed into the BN, I met Kim, COL (then LTC), and their two kids. We instantly became friends, she was a mentor to me and helped me find my place in this crazy life. We had lunch on a regular basis even after we left the unit. She was one of the first people I called when my Mom passed away. I had the privelege of spending 3 great years in the same place with her.
As with everything in the Army we moved on to new adventures, but still talked often. Then we were lucky enough to be brought here to Bliss to work with them again. I got my mentor/buddy back! It was so bittersweet to say goodbye to her last night, there is a possibility that we will be following them to Fort Polk (fingers crossed for a good meeting friday lol), so our adventure together might not be over.
Here are a few snapshots from the event. I can't wait to see all the other amazing photos the photographer took.
The theme was Texas Casual, everyone rocked their cowboy boots and we even had a little dance prepared it was great. We had it catered by an awesome taco place, all of the ladies worked so hard to put it together and we are so thankful that everything went off without a hitch and that Kim loved it.
Kim and Lynda (Commanding General of Fort Bliss and 1AD's wife)
Kim giving her speech
Me and Kim
In the Army it is never goodbye, it is always just see you later!
Awwwww....it looks like such a sweet event. And you're right - it is always 'see you later'. Military friendships are the best.
ReplyDeleteAw! I've found a mentor myself here at Campbell -- a captain's wife in the S Shop. I can only imagine saying "see ya later" after so many years.
ReplyDeleteAw, I'm so glad that Kim liked it. I hope y'all can meet up again!
ReplyDeleteThose friends are the BEST! I will keep my fingers cross your paths meet again. xo
ReplyDeleteVery true about the see you later. Never know when you'll run into them again with the post closures and re-alignments making options smaller every year.
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you put on such a nice farewell. My parents had the same sort of friendship with a couple they're still very close to. We were at three duty stations together in less than ten years.
ReplyDeleteFt. Polk?! We need to catch up!
ReplyDeleteAww what a great night. Thank goodness for social media and blogging so you can keep in touch? :)
ReplyDeleteAww! So awesome!! I hope you guys are able to be at the same place once again.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool that you and Kim have been stationed at the same place twice!
ReplyDeleteThat last saying is a win for sure!! Regardless of if you ever get stationed with her again, it sounds like you have a pretty great lifelong friend right there. How lucky!
ReplyDeletesounds like the event went well. Thanks for sharing and yeh, I know the feeling when you see your friends leave...never knowing if they will stay in touch or not! But there are good memories that help!
ReplyDeleteHow great! I wish I had someone like this, hopefully you get to follow on to Polk with them.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely lots of "see you laters" in military life!
ReplyDeleteYour life is always changing but you do it with such grace and positivity! Good luck, sweet Jen and although it is in advance, Happy Anniversary!!!! :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad you had/have a friend/mentor like her. Here's hoping you two meet up again!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad the party went so nicely. It is bittersweet to say so long for awhile. Wising her well!
ReplyDeleteWe all know how important these types of bonds are! It looks like a lovely fairwell, and I'm sure it meant the world to her!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful party! So glad you have someone like Kim in your life. I feel that way about my mentor too. :)
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful! Glad it went so well!!!!
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