Well we had some big news in the Whitesell household today.

Grant made Petty Officer First class. Which is a huge surprise, as a matter of fact I told him when he tested that he had less than a snowballs chance in hell. But here we are. With this advancement comes better wages, and more opportunities. This also leads to more responsibilities and much more difficult choices. Prior to this news we were certain that this was our last year with the navy. Yet here we are, weighing out the pro's and con's very carefully. What will be the best choice for our family? Will this mean another deployment? I have put my schooling on hold for 5 years, will I have the chance to finish soon? Is shore duty for the next 3 years a guarantee? What doors will this open? What doors will this close? Our window of choice is small, less than 2 weeks. Each of us could use all the input you have to offer. Moreover what will serve our goals and family best?