Las Cruces, NM, at 2359 - Friday
Oktoberfest today at White Sands Missile Range! Kaesen and I really enjoyed visiting there with my brother and his family this evening and night, as well as their friends and my fellow military brothers- and sisters-in-arms. We had a terrific time - Kaesen ran wild at times, danced on the German dance floor, we sampled the beers, a few times over, and socialized. It was refreshing, I should note, that quite few of my brother's friends knew of me and my recent and prior service. They were respectful, cognizant, and appreciative of such, some to the point of sharing special words of encouragement, especially as I prepare today to start my return journey tomorrow to Afghanistan. Being there reminded me of the tight-knight community that we have on FOB Smart and throughout PRT Zabul.
Before Oktoberfest this evening, Kaesen and I again swam in the pool, played in and out of the pool, ate Whataburger for lunch, and soaked up the time we have together as much as and in the best way possible. I love this boy and he loves me - what else is there right now? Nothing and there needn't be either! Whatever happens from here, Kaesen definitely knows his Daddy loves him unconditionally and will always protect him.
143, Kaesen.
Good night and good day.
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