126 Days

It's been quite a day for our family.......

This morning was Jon's reenlistment ceremony. We all got up early and went to work with him. Arianna was a total daddy's girl the entire time and didn't want to leave his arms

Showing me their gum


Getting ready for the ceemony

Jon wanted his reenlistment ceremony to be small (he hates being the center of attention) so it was just him, myself, Arianna, the SgtMaj, and the CO. The hanger was being set up for the SgtMaj's retirement ceremony so Jon's ceremony was performed in the shop.

SgtMaj Banks reading Jon's certificate


Dedicating another 4 years to the United States Marine Corps

Sadly, right after Jon's ceremony, we were given some unfortunate news. Jon's grandfather suffered a stroke and was hospitalized last night. This was completely unexpected and it hit pretty hard. It's had being so far away when something like this happens. Jon was really upset, but he was able to clear his head enough to get through the ceremony. It absolutely amazes me how strong my husband is even when he's scared and upset.

The SgtMaj's ceremony in the hanger




Jon was part of the ceremony. He's the one marching on the end


You can barely see him in the very back on the left


Arianna clapping for the Marine Corps band

Luckily, the ceremony was not too long and I was able to give him some encouraging news as soon as it was over. Jon's mom was keeping me updated on the situation and was able to tell me that Papa was stable. The doctors did not find any bleeding in his brain and he did not feel that he needed to stay in the ICU. He's in a private room and is able to have visitors. Jon's grandma, aunt, and dad have been with him at the hospital all day while they wait on results from an MRI. His left side is affected, but he's able to speak and they said they are seeing improvement. Please keep him in your thoughts and pray that he continues to improve.

Due to the family situation, Jon just took the rest of the day off. Staying at work would have been too stressful and we were both just exhausted from the morning. We came home, had some lunch, and we're going to spend the rest of the day relaxing.

Jon with his certificate

I was given a certificate as well which I appreciated


The poem that came with the certificate




Jon took these and he liked them