Blessings from Jefferson!

Hi Jefferson Falcons!!! Boy you guys made my DAY!!! I received a package full of letters and pictures from several of you there! I haven't been that excited since I got here! It meant a lot to me to get things from you!

I will be passing out some of the letters to other people here. If you don't mind I am asking them to send you a letter from them? I will get some pictures of them opening/reading your letters for you as well. I want you to know how much your letters mean to us all!

I wanted to enclose a picture of some of us that attended a ball. We got dressed up and had a fun evening. Please let me know if you have any questions or specific pictures you guys want!

MISS YOU ALL!!!! GO FALCONS!!!

DEDICATION

wreath for DEDICATION

When I think of DEDICATION this week I tend to think of all our Veterans past, present, and future! I am amazed as I realize that I have served almost 14 years in the US Army. It seems like only yesterday that I was scared to death of what the Drill Sergeant would yell at me today. I look around at all my friends & co-workers here and just see the AMAZING dedication each day. Here we paid tribute the Veterans past, present, and future and wanted all to know that we remain DEDICATED in our mission here.

DEDICATION can be seen in each one of us each day! It helps me to remain dedicated when I know I have my friends, family, and of course Jefferson Elementary behind me the whole entire time! I can't lie and say some days are worse than others but then I look at what I am here for and know I joined the military for this exact reason.

Just remember all people need DEDICATION to achieve things big or small!

respect for our Veterans

Halloween

This past week was busy but good. I went to a Halloween Party here and had a good time. A lot of people even dressed up and got into the spirit. I guess we are a captive crowd! We always have different things going after our work almost every night. This can include tournaments of: spades, poker, bowling, pool, darts, & bingo to name a few. We also have the USO here and they are always providing us with some sort of entertainment or activity to help us pass the time here.

I think the hardest thing for me trying to get everything done that I have to and still have time for the fun. This month is a busy one but I am sure I can make it happen.

I wanted to enclose a few of my favorite costumes from the Halloween Party here! I hope you enjoy and hope you had a GREAT Halloween too!!!

Miss everyone and always remember the fighting Men & Women that are away from home! Especially during the holidays!!!

Swimming, Jet Skiing, & Tubing in Persian Gulf

Last week was so busy so I decided to enjoy my Saturday and go out with some other people on a Water Sports Trip. The Army offers ways to Relax and have fun. One of those ways is this trip. I had a blast getting to know the guys and girls on this trip. We all needed this break.

I have finally started to get into the swing of things here but still miss home and I know that several others here miss home as well! We are realize we are in the same situation so we make the best out of it here. On post we have several things to do. Here are a few: any sport you guys play there we can find here too! Also we can go to eat at alot of the same places you do as well.
I haven't been off post a lot yet but when I do I will start taking pics there as well. I did make a trip off post yesterday and had to laugh as I had to cross what we in Kansas/Oklahoma would call a Cattle Guard. It is for the camels here!!! LOL
Well I had better get off and remember I miss you guys! GO JEFFERSON FALCONS!!!

My new living quarters and office

I wanted to put some pictures of what my room and office looks like for everyone to see. I have been busy trying to get things together here. I am slowly getting things where I want them to be.

Today it is a cool 93degrees at 2:30pm our time (KS time 6:30am). I hope you are all doing well! I am missing home but trying to bring some of home with me. I did this by bringing pictures and things from home. I would love pictures, emails, or mail at anytime from anyone. I received my very first letter from one of my friends back in the states today! I was EXCITED!!!! There are days for me just to know that someone is thinking about me is what I need and to be able to see something from them helps too.

Hi from across the world.

Just wanted to give a little update on what is going on with me. I have started work but it is keeping me busy busy busy. My hardest thing right now is trying to sleep at the right time. I am not doing very well at it. I sure miss Kansas and Jefferson!!! I wish I was still there with you all! Keep me in your thoughts and remember you can write me a letter anytime.
I have been trying to get pictures of my room and work. I will get them posted tomorrow so all can see. Remember check back tomorrow for some pictures!! I think I am going to post stuff twice a week for you guys! Once on Monday and again on Wed your time! How does that sound?!?
How about this for a hard thing for me to buy here...I can't by hairspray. . . WOW!!! And this week the average high has been 98degrees. A little hot here!
MISS YOU!!!!

Trip to Qatar

Me at my seat in plane & my TV Screen

Looking towards front of plane & the middle section of plane

Hi everyone! I hope you guys are enjoying the weather. I know I am here. The last three days it has been 95/75. I have been busy but doing well. My flight was a good one. It was almost 13 hours but I slept very well on the ride over. On the plan I had my town TV to watch whatever I wanted. I got to choose from over 55 movies, 75 games, tv shows, and just look at where the plane was on the map. It was a huge plane and everyone had lots of room. The pictures I have posted are of my plane ride.

When I arrived here it was pitch black and waited my ride to get to where I was going. I had two females pick me up and they took me to a few places around Doha before we even headed to base for the night. The next day I was tired but tried to get up and start doing things around here. I soon realized it was HOT HOT HOT!!!! The sun comes up at around 5am and goes down at 430pm. I am getting things in my room set up and soon will have pictures of that as well as anything you can think of. It is different here but at least I have people here that are doing the same thing I am. That always makes it easier.

Until next time you guys take care!! I MISS you guys!!