I'm Back...

My Last Jump Of The Ski Season...O How I Miss The Snow!

Our Hotel In Canada...Robes Were Provided Free Of Charge

Dear Friends,

I am back in Washington and it feels great!  My time down in Louisiana was good...hot, but we got some good training under our belts as a result.  There are too many highlights to summarize, but know that God was good to my Battalion.  We had no serious accidents and no heat injuries...although it was ridiculously hot and humid.  In addition, I really do feel that we are ready now to deploy.

Anyway, I have come to realize that I have missed a lot of things this last month other than just my family and friends...healthy food, cool WA weather, cold water, and the ability to escape the Army for small periods of time.  I actually think that is one of the advantages of the Army.  You are taken out of your element so often that you never really get complacent.  You are constantly reminded of the good, normal things in life as you change scenery every couple of months.

The coming months will be spent in transit.  I'll be in Ohio for the first 2 weeks in August.  I'll be in Idaho this next weekend for Brandon Peterson's wedding.  The other weekends will be packed with last minute road trips and relaxation.  I will continually be challenged by work, the Ft. Lewis ministry, and everything else, but I'm looking forward to it.  See you later!