New Everything!

Hello! 

Again, I don't want to complain too much without some good news, so I will start this blog with something that I am really thankful for: free medical care. I've already mentioned this before, but it's a big one, so it is worth mentioning again.    

With that said, I do wish we didn't have to get new doctors every move.  Just when you feel you get an understanding with one doc at a base, you move.  

Doctors aren't the only things that change.  Most of you will understand all the things that come with a move, but imagine 5 permanent duty station moves in 10 years!  Yikes. Some in the military are more stationary, and some are less stationary.  

Alright, here is my list of the changes that I can name off the top of my head that occur with a move (in no particular order) :  new DMV, new DPS, new Vet, new stable, new climate, new schools, new doctors (for peds, family medicine, flight medicine, etc.), new commissary, new power company, new gas company, new water company, new church, new house, new teachers, new neighbors, new friends, new yard, new neighborhood, new hairdresser, new grocery stores, new schedule (sometimes), new arrangement of furniture, new piano teacher, new farrier, new place to service car, new restaurants, new phone company, new HOA (I really love this one),  new cost to get home, new cost of living (sometimes more, sometimes less), new streets, new culture, new job, new commute, new a lot of stuff.  I've put a positive spin on these with the word "new", but it could be replaced by "different" or "changed" to be more neutral.  I can't think of a good negative word for the changes, but if you like, you could substitute "stinkin'", or "rotten", or whatever you like.  :)  Alright, I just made myself laugh a little with that last sentence.  :)  

Anyway, I think you get the point.  A lot of changes occur with every move, even if you aren't in the military.  Some are positive, and some are not so great.  Some changes are easier to deal with, and some are really difficult.  

With that said, I think I am done for the day.  Hey, I didn't put you through too much, did I?  

Thanks for listening!  

C.M.