It's official

Although Luis hasn't started the academy (set of Sept 14), we had the orientation today. We got all of our paperwork, a packet for him, a packet for me. We, the spouses, were briefed on what to expect throughout the academy and thereafter. It's a lot like the Army with the hours, the PT, the testing and time away from home. I know the next 8 months will be gruesome, more so for him than me, but it's tasking on the family too. Even though it's similar to the military, I know it's not the same. There will be alot of new stuff. Our life is about to change, yet again but we are ready for it. We are a team and I'm proud of my husband taking on this career. I'm anxious to be apart of this 'family' of police officers and their wives. Good thing about this group of wives is that we stay in the same city forever!
There is a book the spouses are supposed to read called "I Love a Cop" and we will discuss it at our upcoming meetings.
I look forward to the next few years, get this first part pass us so we can breathe and then start the long awaited new chapter in our lives with buying a home and finally settling here in Austin with a career we both love, his law enforcement and my photography. This long journey we have had already will help us get through the next part and I'm anxious to see what the future holds.