Just found out minutes ago that Royal is getting an extra week of Christmas leave (attached to our two weeks during which we're getting married) and will be spending that extra week celebrating Christmas and New Years with my family!! I could not be more excited, we are so blessed to have these wonderful things falling into place!
This also means that after I see him in mid-November for a couple days, it will only be just slightly over a month until I see him AGAIN! That is the shortest time EVER we have EVER been apart!
I'm unbelievably speechless - besides everything I just typed - I could go on and on with "WOWs" and "oh my goshs" and "yays" But a lot of y'all know how that goes, so I'll save it for my daily phone call with Royal this afternoon.
YAY!
*** 10/18 UPDATE: First Hurdle
Turns out that the travel company Royal booked his wedding flight with will not at all allow him to change/move the dates to two weeks earlier - he can cancel, but they are keeping all his money and a new ticket will cost over 660 pounds (around $1,200) which we don't actually really definitely have. Not sure what is going to happen, though I certainly do not feel as 'YAY' as yesterday. He'll be talking with the travel co. in more detail tomorrow - y'all be praying! :o)
That's awesome... You two kids have fun now, ya hear.
Posted by: jwookie | October 17, 2006 at 07:26 PM
Thank ya Jwookie. We most certainly will, my friend, we most certainly will!
Posted by: Kath | October 18, 2006 at 08:51 AM
Now how are they (the travel co) not going to work this out for Royal? Do you need a letter from a Mom? I'd be very happy to write one to them for you! How Rude!
Anyhoo, I'm so glad that the plans are going forward and you'll be together so much.
Thinking positive thoughts ~
Posted by: yankeemom | October 18, 2006 at 09:44 PM
Brilliant news, don't you love it when that happens. You can start to get really excited now.
Bummer about the travel people, has he got insurance? why doesn't he try getting someone more senior to write a letter explaining leave had changed/military circumstances or something of the like, have caused this to happen. It normally works or the company will feel very guilty about not supporting 'our boys' that they might give in!!!
Worth a try.
Posted by: charlie | October 19, 2006 at 06:10 AM
YM: Thanks a million for the good thoughts and the letter offer! Haven't talked with Royal yet today to see what's happened, but hopefully...
Charlie: No insurance, unfortunately, his boss said he couldn't do anything for him (yesterday). I'll have more information this afternoon.
Thanks for the suggestions both of y'all, it's really nice to have friends who can help :o)
Posted by: Kath | October 19, 2006 at 11:12 AM
Dont know what the Brits call their JAG officers, but talk to them, about geting a Millitary Needs/Exemption letter to have them change the ticket. Some times a letter from JAG will put the fear of God in to them, and they will help out. It worked with Delta and the US Army JAG letter. Might also want to put a few letters out to the papers explaining what happened and how the travel agent wont help, or let the agent know you plan on doing this.
Posted by: dagamore | October 20, 2006 at 01:16 AM
Hi Dagamore, nice of you to stop by! Thank you for the advice, I'll see if there's anything we can do with that. Not the happiest of situations, appreciate the support!
Posted by: Kath | October 20, 2006 at 10:13 AM
Dagamore is right - The Sun newspaper are really pro our troops and would love a story like that.
However Royal might never live it down! And get the mick ripped out of him for a while.
But aything for a free flight!
Posted by: charlie | October 20, 2006 at 01:47 PM
I've noticed that about The Sun, that's really great. He would definitely take the mick, but you're right it would be worth it :o) Luckily for him, he's already booked the flight, so no news article today!
Posted by: Kath | October 21, 2006 at 11:47 AM