FOB Smart at 2230 - Monday
Late at night, after the movies are done playing, the friends have all returned to their quarters, my phone calls with Kaesen are completed, and my emails and Facebook accounts are reviewed, my thoughts, hopes, and dreams turn inward and toward the future ahead with my son, Kaesen. Words unjustly express just how very much my life with him in it means to me. I love this boy as much as a father could ever love his children - and then more. I am elated when I think of spending more time with him, any time, once I return from Afghanistan.
Nothing is holding me back in my life - except for myself. When I view the trials in my life this way, I know these trials are navigable, they are easily overcome, and I will succeed again and again. I wish this for everyone. Be well.
Today we awoke to snow! About 8" of it had fallen last night between 2200 and this morning at 0700. I knew it was a good snowstorm when I saw the exterior door frosted with snow so early this morning on my way to our DFAC. I walked outside and was reminded, again for now the third time that the snows really do come down here in Zabul Province, Afghanistan. The workday progress rather comfortably for us all, including the obvious snow removal, the careful walking on the slippery walkways, and the huddling here and there for warmth. What a magnificent sight this place is to behold right now.
143, Kaesen.
Good night and good day.
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