Going Good

Well, I spoke with Chris again today and he seems to be doing well. He got my package that I sent to him and his troops today. I sent him a very late Easter basket with tons of candy for him to share! He tells me that the temperatures keep rising and it was about 105 degrees there today. He went to some base on Friday to do a day of training and he got to see his friend Wyatt. Wyatt is deployed with the WI National Guard and what are the odds that they got to run into each other half way around the world?! I know Chris really enjoyed seeing him.

I can't believe that we almost have 3 months down already. Some days it seems really long and other days it seems like he just left yesterday. I definitely wouldn't go back to February but I would love to fast-forward to next February for sure! The day I get to see Chris come home will be so bittersweet! I know it doesn't look good for him getting R&R so I am just looking forward to February. Well, if anyone wants Chris mailing address please email me at ocoolwatero@hotmail.com. I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend!

Kuwait

Well, Chris called me last week on Tuesday at about 5:30 in the morning to tell me that he made it to Kuwait safe and sound. He totally forgot about the 8 hour time difference but I was up anyway for work! It was so good to talk to him after not being able to for a few days. He also called me again this morning. He said things are getting really busy there with them trying to take over for the unit that is leaving. He is getting his address tomorrow but we will see how long it takes him to email it to me! I am hoping he does it as I still have that Easter basket/care package to send to him yet! Well, I best be off as I have a feeling it is going to be a long week at work. Please feel free to email me at ocoolwatero@hotmail.com if you would like Chris' address. I hope everyone had a Happy Easter!

And He's Off...Again

Well today is the day that Chris is supposed to leave the U.S. He was actually supposed to leave yesterday but they apparently had some problems with the aircraft they were taking over. I know he was really frustrated yesterday considering half of his platoon left yesterday and his half had to stay behind. I just hope they get to leave today! I am sure I probably won't have contact with him for at least 2 days as I have heard it is a minimum of a 22 hour flight and they have to stop somewhere in Europe for a layover. He keeps telling me that he will call me the second they land but I keep telling him to keep in mind the 8 hour time difference....meaning please don't call me if you know it is 2 am here! I will let everyone know when he finally lands in the Middle East!