I'm here. It's a little weird and a little like being on another planet. Outside is very hazy, hot and bright. You can't see more than a mile away it seems because of all the sand in the air. But, you go inside one of the many buildings and you are blasted with air conditioning, TV's, more food than you can eat and almost the atmosphere of being at a resort. I'm in the USO right now with the bank of computers, playstations and movies playing all around me, and it's crowded. There's a band playing next door in just a few minutes.
There is always a brown haze to the sky from the sand storms. We got here just after they had a weeks worth. Still trying to catch up on sleep and get into a routine. Getting our final training before we move on to our area of operation. My guys start showing up tomorrow. It will be great to see them and get ready to go.
Just saw the picture of Chris and the kids from the 4th and it reinforces why I'm here, to protect my family and country. I miss them so! Still don't have my computer on the net, so no pics yet but soon, been taking some from the base and will continue to do so.
Soon long for now, I'll write soon
mike
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8 comments:
I followed you through your last deployment and wish you well on this new venture.
God Bless you and Thank you for serving our country.
Miss you too, honey!
XOXO C
Mike, good luck and God bless and keep you safe. You are in our prayers. I will keep in touch with your blog , I really enjoyed it last time.
the Morehouses
Hey Mike, we love your blog and will keep looking at it regularly. We are wearing the bracelets you sent and will keep you and your family in our daily prayers. When you were here last you were interested in the wooden toy cars that we had. I found these wooden toys on our church web-site. So if you find a wood shop and need something to do, here are a few patterns. I bet the kids of Iraq would like these. If you need the patterns for the cars let us know. We love you!
Sandra : )
http://www.ldsphilanthropies.org/humanitarian-services/patterns/animals-and-flying-things.pdf
Hi Mike: We missed you at our camping adventure....but we have something that we'll send soon as you have a permanent address.
Take care and thanks for keeping us safe....you too!!
D and L
Hi Mike, Well, this Thursday is the day I go Mt. View Hospital for my surgery on my hernia of the size is 21/2cm a large one. A month of soft food. The weather is hot like so far its 89 degrees maybe going up to 90 degrees. How are you and the team these days? John and Seattle dog and I are doing fine. Take care our friend. Oh, is Captain with you on this tour of duty? Love, Linda and John and Seattle dog.
Hi Mike, Well, I had the surgery on repair my hernia. The feeling is like a blow up balloon and sore too. The air is has going away is time the shoulders. There are five little cuts.I am still sore from my throat to my low stomach area. To 1 to 8 weeks of recovery and liquid and little soft foods.
How the weather over there? How are you and team these days? We miss you and all? Oh, our garden is growing will there days. So far the temp. here at the farm is 88 degrees. Take care our friend team too. Love, Linda, John, Seattle family dog, Lynnjean, Lilo stitch the girl cats. XXXXOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOXXX
Christy, Nick, Lexi, and I send greetings. Stay safe. We'll be watching your blog, as well.
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