Great News Today!!

Today, KBR travel posts this weeks schedule for who leaves for R&R when , and guess what I am scheduled to check out of here next Sunday and begin flying out Monday. WOOO HOOOO!!! I can actually see the relaxing starting to get closer. I can't wait to get home and have time with my WIFE and kids and all the grand kids. Its going to be fun and anywhere away from the sand for a while will be a great time. I look forward to humidity!! And green grass! And my shower, my bed, steak, real milk, etc. So, this week will be exciting and tough at the same time because its going to be more 14 to 16 hour days and lots of paperwork, but the reward will be AWESOME!! See everyone in a few more days. PS. the picture is the lastest in Al Asad Transportation. Fun to drive but really hot when driving through 110 degree air, like being next to a bondfire and your skin is about to melt. Drink Water!!!!

Now I know Why I'm Tired!

Note the color of the flag. This means its a Red warning flag day and the air temp is between 106 and 110 degrees Fahrenheit. It is actually 108.8 at 4 PM today. I think my sweat is sweating!

Our Big Day!

Isn't She Beautiful? This is one of my favorite pictures of Ranel, not because its a great picture, because she said Yes! I love her very much and this is my WIFE!!! Eat your hearts out!

19 Year Annivesary !!

My Wife of 19 years!! Wow, how time flies. We are both looking forward to me coming home in 2 short weeks. I can't wait to just be home and have no pressure this time with work. And I get to spend it with this lovely lady who still occupies my dreams and all of my soul.
"And two shall become one flesh" takes on real meaning after 19 years, I can feel my wife's pain and sadness, her joy and laughter all the way from Ohio to here in Al Asad. Loving anyone is a challenge, but being commited to my wife has always been something that I have never doubted. My parents have been married 50 + years and I intend to be as happy with Ranel as they are with each other. This woman is everything to me, so those of you close to our home wish her Happy Anniversary and give her a hug from me. I will be home soon, my Wife, I love you.