Well in the last week or so we have gone from temps of lower 90's to daily temps of over 100. And it's only June. By the time I get back I think the temps in Chicago will be cold to me. After a day of missions in this hot weather we get back and are completely drenched in sweat wearing all our gear. The last couple weeks have been pretty eventful. One day we found 20 RPG's and igniters all carefully wrapped in rice bags buried in a field. The next day we did a Combined Medical Exercise for the nearby village providing free medical care. Then to the incoming sirens to my BAS once again treating Iraqi casualties blown up by an IED, we think they were planting. Then to removing a cyst from the shoulder of one of my Marines to the everyday maintenance of the camp. I must say I stay very busy and the days are very diverse. The joke around here is "Doc" can fix your diesel, recharge your A/C, put stitches in you and treat trauma victims. Bring it to "Doc" I'm sure he can fix it. All is well here on the other side of the world. This deployment has really been a huge experience for me in a lot of ways. I have learned volumes in field medicine. I have seen first hand what it is like here. I have touched lives and taught things to the locals that hopefully one day can be used to save their own. I have laughed and played with the village kids. I have made new friends and experiences that one day I will be able to share with my kids. Overall, I have to say I am glad to have raised my hand once again for my country. Soon we will be home and back to the normal routine of the great free life in the U.S., complaining about traffic or gas prices or why the hell is my cable out again, to having the opportunity to go down to Best Buy or Starbucks whenever we want, drop in on a friend or just get on the Harley and ride. All within the safety of being able to go wherever we want whenever we want and have anything we want. Life will be good again, just with a different perspective. That of once again truly appreciating what a great country we live in.
Doc
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100 Days and counting...But over 100 degree temps? I am so SORRY to Bitch. How do you do it? I really can't take the temps. We just had a big storm here, and now I have a big tree branch in my yard. I had a big tree fall a couple of weeks ago.Seems like every time it rains I have a mess.But,we do live in a free country and I'm not fighting for the freedom of my country in 100 degree temps, so I really am thankful.
When you get home can I have you take a cyst off from my back too?"You are the Man"...
Heard anything more about coming early?
We had Destinee's Graduation Party today. Can't believe Connie's baby is 18 and graduating. We had a nice turn out.It is the first time I've seen Uncle Orrin since he has been home from Florida. He looks really good. Has lost alot of weight.
Well that is all for now. Will write to you soon.
Stay safe Joe
Love Cindy
Joe,
Less than 100 days left and counting. I am sure that you can't wait to get out of that heat. I like heat but not that hot. Do they have the humidity like we do? If they don't that would seem to help somewhat, that in it self can take its toll. You are sure learning a lot in the medical field, maybe you should be come a doctor or doctors assistance. I know that you love fire fighting but this could be a new career for you.
All is good hear on the home front and we are looking forward to your safe return.
Stay safe and cool if you can.
Love, Kathy
Rim:
I love you.
XOOO
HOLY SHIT I can't believe the weather is that hot!! I don't know if I could stand it!!! That's crazy!!
Sounds like you're learning a TON and keeping busy, and making a difference for people over there. Glad to hear you're doing so well.
I love you!!!
Ruta
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