T-4

Well, here we are. I received my official orders three weeks ago. Since then I've been going through a turnover at work, taking care of a few things around the house, running errands etc. Since 9/11, Monica and I knew that this day was coming. It does not make it any easier but it's part of the deal. As far as the family is concerned, I'm just taking in, absobing, as much as I can. I know that I am going to miss more than a few important dates but my sons, Marcelo and Sergio, are one of the reasons why I am going. I just don't want them to have to make the same choices that I am making. That, and fear is something that no one should have to live with.