Thanksgiving or "Turkey Day"

Before I get ahead of myself, I want to say thanks for a wonderful family and great friends. I hope you all have a great holiday and eat plenty of food!

My day in a nut shell was slightly different that the others so far. I slept in a bit (0645) and there was no water in the shower trailer. Fortunate for me, I showered last night. So I dry shaved and walked in to work. I was able to get to the bazaar on the FOB and picked up a new power inverter, with any luck I will not have a repeat of the last 220v experience.

Lunch was great, I had turkey, greens, mash potatoes, turkey gravy and pecan pie. I was stuffed. Then I fought off the food coma for a few hours before running to the gym and working out. I just returned from eating Thanksgiving supper. I am beyond full and need to get to bed.

I am not looking forward to the walk to my trailer, I did laundry today and have to carry all of it back. Maybe I can finagle a ride, but who knows..

Anyway, that was the day in a nutshell.
Again, Happy Thanksgiving, Take Care and Be Safe -
Matt

Closing Time

Where do I begin..

It seemed like we had a life time until it was time for me to go, however that time is now almost up. In a few days I will be living in a tent thinking of how my family and friends are doing. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your thoughts and prayers as I prepare to leave. Thank you for that and most importantly, thank you for keeping my family in your thoughts and prayers as well. Christine and the kids have a rough year ahead of them. Christine will have more than a full load of college as she continues her quest. I know that Chris will do fine, she is a strong woman with a great head on her shoulders. Also, if any of you are bored my house always needs attention! (just kidding... kinda)

I took some pictures while I was packing up all my junk and will post them when I get to Iraq. I have a cute picture of Rian trying to stand with my ACH (helmet) and IBA (vest with plates).

I still can't believe that when I get back Rian will be almost 7, Regan will be almost 5, and Cole will almost be a year and a half old. I know that I will miss so much with holidays, birthdays, dance, gymnastics, learning to walk, and the list goes on and on. We do however enjoy the life that Uncle Sam provides, so who would I be to complain?

I hope you all enjoy your holidays!
Take Care and Be Safe,
Matt