To my father,
You have been questioned for years (ten at least, by my count) by multiple sources the same question, "When are you going to retire?". At the beginning, I heard you say "five years". Five years after that you were still working but yet, you were continually asked that same question. The response I heard at that point was, "Maybe in a couple years". I noticed that your answer had become significantly more vague. This is completely understandable. You had so much on your plate with so many people depending on you to get the job done. Well, in early 2018, I heard you state, "This is the year". You picked a date and spread the word. Though the date of the ceremony went through a couple or revisions, the idea remained the same. We were very honored to attend your retirement ceremony on October 26, 2018 at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C. amidst your esteemed colleagues and closest friends. You have earned the respect, admiration, and loyalty of countless people throughout your 44 years of military service. You were an incredible example to me of dedication, integrity, professionalism, and leadership that I strive to exemplify in every job that I have held. You taught me, more than anything, to do my best in everything I do because any less is not worth my time. You have given me so much to emulate throughout your career. Thank you for your service to your country and your family. With loving admiration, Will
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A lot has happened since our last blog post. We fell out of the blogging lifestyle for a little bit and therefore wanted to catch everyone up.
Due to Hurricane Michael hitting the Florida panhandle at the beginning of October, we took a mini-vacation to Alabama where we had the opportunity to visit Gwendylan's great-grandmother's resting place in Selma. Gwendylan is named for this amazing woman so it was nice to introduce her to her namesake. We spent the night in Montgomery amidst a torrential downpour and on our way back to Florida, enjoyed an autumn celebration at Holland Farms. Once back in Florida, we celebrated Carolyn's birthday, enjoyed fresh seafood from the Gulf, toured historic downtown Pensacola, enjoyed bird-watching, and astronomy on the beach, and celebrated the sale of our house! Our last morning provided a stunning sunrise over the beach as we packed the car and left Florida. A visit with family in Georgia as well as an incredible visit to the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta prepared us for the journey north. Breakfast with friends in New Hampshire and an overnight to visit Acadia NP in Maine made for the best, last days in the USA before crossing the border. This was the end of the beginning of our journey. We have been supremely blessed to enjoy over three months on the road and over 15,000 miles across the country. We feel prepared to tackle a new chapter in A Bollder Way. |
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AuthorCarolyn and Will Bollwerk share their adventures with their 5 year-old daughter, Dylan. |