And.... this is what they would have looked like next to eachother if we had actually gone trick or treating in Okinawa... but let me explain.
Coryn loves making angry faces for the camera, especially when he's not angry. This was taken after we got told we made it on the plane. We had traveled to the states in space-available seating. which means that when we left we had to get up and be at the airport by 6 am to wait until 1130 to see if there were enough seats for our number on the list. This also means that we would be attempting to travel back using the same method, which didn't work the first time because the flight was full. So we had to travel back to Boise from Seattle, stay another week, and try again. We had to get to Seattle the night before so that we would be on time to sign in and wait again until 1130 to see if we got on. We spent these nights at the USO in the airport, not knowing the Seattle area very well and not wanting to miss roll call. The USO people are wonderful, and understanding. But on the nights that we stayed there I can't say I was very comfortable. They offer beds, but not enough for the nights that the patriot flies, and there is a childrens room with toys and cribs and sofas, but its loud from the people in the next room and if other children aren't sleeping. They don't have enough blankets and pillows for everyone, nor do they have enough room. I love what the USO provides and appreciate the wonderful volunteers, but it about broke my heart when I went into the luggage room in the morning and had to step over a dozen soldiers in uniform lying on the floor sleeping and then making them wake up so we could leave. Thank you USO for everything you do, in the states and out.
And.... this is what they would have looked like next to eachother if we had actually gone trick or treating in Okinawa... but let me explain.
Coryn loves making angry faces for the camera, especially when he's not angry. This was taken after we got told we made it on the plane. We had traveled to the states in space-available seating. which means that when we left we had to get up and be at the airport by 6 am to wait until 1130 to see if there were enough seats for our number on the list. This also means that we would be attempting to travel back using the same method, which didn't work the first time because the flight was full. So we had to travel back to Boise from Seattle, stay another week, and try again. We had to get to Seattle the night before so that we would be on time to sign in and wait again until 1130 to see if we got on. We spent these nights at the USO in the airport, not knowing the Seattle area very well and not wanting to miss roll call. The USO people are wonderful, and understanding. But on the nights that we stayed there I can't say I was very comfortable. They offer beds, but not enough for the nights that the patriot flies, and there is a childrens room with toys and cribs and sofas, but its loud from the people in the next room and if other children aren't sleeping. They don't have enough blankets and pillows for everyone, nor do they have enough room. I love what the USO provides and appreciate the wonderful volunteers, but it about broke my heart when I went into the luggage room in the morning and had to step over a dozen soldiers in uniform lying on the floor sleeping and then making them wake up so we could leave. Thank you USO for everything you do, in the states and out.
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