I received a call from my dh two days ago. He is in Taji, Iraq with 4th ID. We got to talk for a little over a half hour...and it was wonderful! There is still no good information regarding when he may come home, but every day brings him closer. He said they finally have a makeshift washing machine, one you fill with water yourself. There is a separate spin cycle machine, but it only spins one or two articles of clothing at a time. But he says its better than a bucket of water and a scrub brush!

He requested socks and boxers, powdered creamer, junk food, film, cds, a video of the kids and I (they have a vcr), pictures, and lots of letters. I will be sending all of this to him with his next care package. I was just so glad to hear his voice, he sounded very good and happy to talk to me. He should be able to call once a week now. I hope!

It looks like he won't be home for the birth of our third child. Crystal will be my birth coach and there are several ladies in the area that will be available to watch my other two boys when I deliver. My mom said she will be coming up to visit when the baby is born. So I should have all the help I need.

The guys are still in a dangerous country so I ask for your thoughts and prayers for Mike, John, and all the other soldiers in Iraq. Thanks!

By Colette on Friday, July 4, 2003 - 09:50 pm:

Thoughts and prayers are still there for them, I hope they are home soon.

By Annie2 on Saturday, July 5, 2003 - 01:28 am:

That is good news. I hope he can get home soon.

By Bellajoe on Thursday, July 17, 2003 - 01:29 pm:

I'm sorry to hear he won't be home for the birth of your child. it always makes me cry to think the soldiers over there have new babies that they have never met. It's good to know that you have people there to help you through labor and with your children and the new baby

I'm glad to hear you got to talk to your DH. Hoping for their safe return.

By Semperspencer on Thursday, July 17, 2003 - 01:46 pm:

Thanks Patricia! It means a lot

By Brandy on Thursday, July 17, 2003 - 03:13 pm:

I'm also sorry to hear he will not be home when did they leave again my husband has been "gone" where he is at for 5 months almost.I found a website i don't know if you know about or if Crystal knows about but it is silentwarriors.net or something to that effect. Of course my name is Brandy there too lol...I haven't posted yet but i need to because if you don't within 3 days they delete your name.

By Karen55 on Thursday, July 17, 2003 - 03:16 pm:

{{{{{{Ames}}}}}

By Semperspencer on Thursday, July 17, 2003 - 11:21 pm:

Brandy, he left April 7th, so he has been gone for about 3 and a half months or so....
I will check out that site you mentioned, thanks!

And thanks for the big hug, Karen, I needed that!