Well today wasn't near as hot but that was because we a had or rather are having a pretty bad dust storm. Visability is about 200 feet and the air quality is horrid. You don't really feel the dust blowing against you as much as see it. With all of that dust in the air it tends to keep the temps down.
Today was the first day I got asked a lot of maintenance and maintenance related questions. At my level it's more about the accountability of stuff then it is me actually fixing it. I have people that do the fixing... they don't belong to me. I'm the conduit to all of the information and if I don't have it then I usually know where to go get it.
Even though I was busy today I wasn't to busy to give Micca a call this morning, this afternoon for me. I got my other phone put in my office that lets me call through the military network for nothing. It's very nice and convienient to just be able to call from office and not have to wait in lines. We got to talk about everything and nothig almost like we would do if we were together. Micca admitted she is still having a hard time and I only say that here because I'm pretty sure she would tell anyone else the same. I couldn't be prouder of her though. Every time i ask a question about stuff she's already got it done or is waiting on someone esle to do their part. I'm really a much better soldier because of her. I don't have to worry about anything she is so great.
I found out this week that my company I just left will most likely be headed to Afghanistan in October with the huge deployment from Illinois. I have mixed feelings about them going without me. The current Commander will not go since he just returned from Afghanistan. So that leaves them without a commander and I sort of wish it was me. Granted I would be one big stressed out mess when I got done, that's a lot of responsibility to take 130 soldiers... Moms dads sisters brothers sons and daughters into a combat zone. Afghanistan is the safer of the two for sure.
Well like usual I am going to post some pictures like usual and that takes awhile.
Thanks for the encouragement and support. I appreciate everyone looking out for my family.
Brent
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You are the only one who can make me LOL & cry at the same time. I just hope I can live up to the pride that you have for me. You have helped to really embrace who I am & I guess sometimes I forget that it doesn't take you here with me to be that person...It sure would be easier, though. LOL I grin with pride every time I read your blog.I'm sure your unit wishes you were there to lead them. It's very evident how highly they think of you-& for good reason! I am one lucky woman! :D
Hi Brent,
Micca is a jewel. She brought the grandkids over today and Bridget brought her boys and they seem to have a good time being together. I had to leave for a meeting but I did get back in time to say good-by.
I had a chance to visit with Judy Myers, Liz and Dick Scott,
and Ann Olson. Judy's brother Jeff brought a house in Bushnell and will be moving back from Az. shortly. They all said they are reading both yours and Micca's blog. They all assured me they were not grading your spelling or grammer.
Had a couple of questions asked of me this week that I thought I would throw out at you. You say you leave your door or windows open in your trailer, do you have screens?
Do you have bugs besides the Gecko's?
Take Care and Stay Safe!!
Love Dad
Hi Brent: After reading your Dusty, dusty day blog, we will quit complaining about the dust on our street. It kinda puts things in perspective. Our neighborhood has been very dusty after streets and yards torn up from new water line projects, but we will have to remember it is always worse somewhere else and we have it pretty good here back home.
We didn't go to TACO NITE last night so didn't get to see Micca and the kids. It is so great that everyone gets together on Thursday nights. I know Logan and Ashtyn went on their field trip yesterday too so it was a big day for Ashtyn.
You almost have one month down. Wow.
You know you are in all of our thoughts and prayers -- as are the rest of your family.
Take care of U! D&J
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