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Sep 21, 2007 Post By: Mike

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Here is a picture of me and my interpreter after a mission today sitting in my Stryker. We have some great "terps" and they are truly a combat multiplier. Been a tough couple of first weeks here as Brooke as probably told you but we feel very blessed that all our incidents have just been injuries, most minor. It is starting too get cooler now, if you can call 105 cool. It always strikes me driving through B. how beautiful a city it could be. It really is a shame because this could be a resort city. But I guess a lot of warzones have been like that, especially if you think about the Pacific Islands. The boys are doing well. It is nice to come back to these well establshed operating bases after operations. My room is set up pretty nice. I even have wireless internet here in my room, albeit slow. But I can blog! So I really am blessed. Brooke is about to have Sawyer before the due date...that is my prediction. She has been a real champ with our family support group in the middle of all her challenges so I cannot say enough good things about my companion. I miss you guys. Keep the boys in your prayers please.

Mike



  1. Always good to hear from you Mike. I think of you often and you are in our prayers constantly, as are your comrades. Love the pictures, but this one of you on the stryker hasn't come through yet. Maybe it will in the future. You have got a wonderful wife, and I know you know it. What a trooper. Hang in there Brooke!, we're rooting for you too! Just can't say enough about how much we miss you guys. We love you.
    Dave

  1. Mike,
    What a treat to have a blog from you! We hang on every word we can get. I talked to Brooke today...as I think you did. She was having the jewelry thing for the group of wives. She is amazing! She sounded like the e-mails home have subsided for at least the last two days...a relief.

    We love and pray for you always!

    Mom

  1. Hey mike!
    It is great to hear from you... I have an emglish teacher who has been teaching here for 25 years so I am wondering if you had him at all... His name is Kip Hartvigsen.. If so, I will definitely mention you to him and see if he remembers you!
    Always thinking of you and we love you.
    Kim

  1. We were thrilled to get this photo of you and your interpreter. It does our hearts and minds good to see our son/brother appearing to be in his chosen element. I know there are other, more endearing places where you'd rather be, but we also realize this is your niche. You need to know we are always on our knees for you and you men. We pray that your injured young men will be well cared for by the medical personnel. Obviously, we'd prefer that isn't need at all. Mom is looking forward to going to see Brooke in November. Stay strong and alert. I really do miss having you around. The boat misses you too. Love, Dad

  1. Thanks for that you and your men do, Mike. I was thinking of you lots when I was complaining about the 90 degree heat here a few weeks ago and what heat you have to deal with there...eek! I can't imagine that among other things. It is great to hear from you and to see you! I love you and your beautiful family very much. :)

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