Happy Birthday America

Yay, it's the 4th of July.

I'm proud to be an American, and it's kind of cool to be in this particular country today. Granted, I'd rather be at home with my family, but since I'm here, I might as well get into the little things.

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So my show is going well. I have to work seven days a week right now, but you know what? It really doesn't bother me. It's only been a few days, but being back in radio, feels like I'm back where I belong. I'm a fish in water. I'm a penguin in...well, okay, water, but I'm doing what I feel I'm supposed to be doing.

I've felt for a long time, that God has asked me to serve Him. The only thing is, I don't know how. I've asked and asked, but we all know He has His own timing for everything. I tried talking to Priests and other Chaplains about maybe getting into that kind of work, but I didn't really feel drawn to it. Then I loked into maybe working in some capacity for te church I attend,, but there's really nothing that speaks to me. Funny thing is, I feel drawn to radio. Vanessa's Dad keeps telling her that the Christian radio station he listens to is looking for DJs, so maybe I can do it that way. I dunno. Just a thought.

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The internet is a wonderful tool. I have had conversations with friends in both Germany and the US, and even got to talk to Vanessa (well, type, she talked) while I was writing this blog entry. I once talked to a preacher (at my Dad's insisance) and he said the internet was the tool of the Devil, but I can't see how, when it helps keep me close to those I know and Love.

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Morning show tomorrow...should probably get some kind of sleep. Photos are on the way.

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ULI

Safe and sound and...

Well, I'm finally here. I left on Friday afternoon, and was told once I got to the holding area, that we'd be flying out the same night. Shortly thereafter, however, we were told that our flight would be delayed for three to five days! Well, we arrived here yesterday, and got ourselves hooked into our new home.

Once we got to work today, I found out that I would be working in the radio section. so my day was already starting on a high note. THEN, my boss told me I'd be doing a radio show...today! Talk about fast spin up. Finally, to add to my great day, he told me that I am going to be the NCOIC of the radio section (for you non-military folks, that means I'm the section supervisor overseeing everything). So I did my show, and I emailed Vanessa to let her know I was here and safe. She tried to call me, but I'd already finished my shift by that point.

I am working on getting intrenet connected in my little room in our 8-person hut. Once I do, I'll blog daily (when possible), and load photos to show you what I'm seeing.

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I got Vanessa's anniversary present in the mail today...I don't know if I should go ahead and open it, or wait until the 7th. It's not too far off, so maybe I'll wait. Hard to believe that we've only been married a year. We've been together so long, and acted married for just as long, that it feels like we've been together forever - and in a good way. I'm sad to miss our first anniversarry together, and more that we'll miss out on a lot of important dates for the rest of the year. But that's the life we've chosen, and that's what God wants us to do...makes us stronger, I suppose.

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Send me letters...not chocolate...

I will write in code for the next few lines. Each line is a seperate one for the address.

ETGVX AXBGSXEFTG

CEV / TYG TYZAGBLMTG

UEWZ 415

UTZKTF TBK YBXEW

TIH TX 09354


hint: A=H
If that's too hard, contact Vanessa to find out the address, but I won't post it here.

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Tomorrow, I have briefings all afternoon, so I won't be doing my show. That's okay, I have waited a long time to get back into radio, one more day won't kill me.

So, to all my Family and Friends out there, I will say goodnight, and I Love you all.
Please keep me, Vanessa, and my brothers and sisters in uniform in your prayers.






ULI