No new news to report on my mice issues. One of the guys in my building however caught one last night. I swear I have the Einstein of mice - he has pooped all around the trap but refuses to go into it. URRRGGG so frustrating!
We went over to the clinic yesterday. No patients unfortunately. I dropped off some clothes and blankets compliments of my sister and her team for the midwife to give out to the newborns she delivers while we aren't there. She told me that the patients are always so grateful for getting some clothes for their baby. I've had a few people ask if we are still accepting things and the answer is yes...however, we might be leaving within the next two months to go to another FOB so if at all possible, please get it in the mail ASAP. If I get them after we leave here I'll just use them at the next FOB I'm sure.
Myself and a few other soldiers were invited over to the clinic last night for dinner. I'm still not sure how I feel about Afghan food. I love the rice but the meat is always iffy. We had goat last night and there was bone and skin of the goat floating around in it. Not the most appetizing. I do however love the bread and sweet rice. They make this rice out of oranges...unbelievable! Wish I could get the recipe. It always amazes me that as little as they have they are so hospitable and always inviting us over for these huge dinners (usually 10-12 attend).
Last night I got an email about luxuries and how just being able to call me is a luxury we take for granted. I started thinking about that and all the things that we take for granted as Americans. Here are some of the little things that I miss:
- being able to flush a toilet
- not having to walk a 1/4 a mile every time I have to go to the bathroom
- being able to brush my teeth with running water instead of using bottled water
- being able to decide I want something for dinner and going to the store to get it
- being able to go and visit my friends and family whenever I want, not to mention calling them
- being able to walk around freely
I obviously could go on and on but you get the idea. As much as I hate these deployments they always make me see life in a different way and not take things for granted. People here have so little and still they are happy - they don't need all the luxuries that we surround ourselves with. I think we could all learn something from the way they are forced to live their lives. Don't get me wrong...I still love all the luxuries I have in the U.S. - it just makes you appreciate them a little more!
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Looks like you're not the only one out there "reporting for duty." Sounds like the mice in your room are following your lead and also "reporting for doodie." Get those suckers!
Hello SGT Michelle, I am a son of a family friend of yours (Deb Weaver?)
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I join the National Guard in 6 months.
Hi, Shelly! I used to work at the little church in Island Lake that your family attended. Kim Roessler gave me your blog (because I was always asking how you were doing!)
Gratitude for simple luxuries that we Americans take for granted ! ! ! Indeed! Your postings about women's health care sure sent up alarms for me in a personal way. Thank you for sharing; you are gifting all of us immeasurably. Bless you.
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