A month in, 6,500 miles away, and nothing to do. Actually the latter is quite the opposite. I have so much to do and in so little time. Report to work 1830 (630 PM) take report from the off going shift, doing my first assesment of the night... document everything that I have found. Now it is time to pass meds. What the deck (floor) needs to be swept and swabbed? "I'm on it." Time to take out the trash.... and then restock the supplies. Ok it is is 2000... time to have some chow.It has been fun so far, but the new is wearing off and it is time for the long haul. The barracks isn't that bad, and the living isn't bad either. I am really happy with everything here, I don't have anything to complain about. I have learned more in the last month than I think I ever learned in Corps school. With Nurses and Doctors that are really interested in teaching, it makes the situation so much better.
I miss home, but at the same time I wouldn't take this back for anything. It is good experience that will help me and make me appreciate a lot of things more. I don't know many 20 year olds that get to do the things that I am doing. I don't know of many 20 years olds that have the responsibility that I have. I am not trying to boast, I am more amazed that I have been allowed to do these kinds of things.It always helps to have the support of those people that love me. I am able to call on them when I have something that needs to get done... especially what I can't take care of from here. I have a wonderful family who at the drop of a hat will do anything for me. I have a girlfriend who is more supportive than anyone that I have ever encountered. I am lucky to have her and I am thankful every second for the support that I have recieved from my loved ones.
I never understood what separtation really was until I came here. It takes a lot of effort to stay in touch, and life isn't as it was in the states. All the amenites that I had in the states I really took for granted. I really think that now I am going to appreciate verything that I had much better.
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Brian, just a note hope you find the new church site helpful and uplifting... some good old preach... has to mean closeness to home..can be found even when FAR AWAY!. Track done Jeff and let him know I need a photo and info for the site (Breckley.com/Military) Oh tell him that I will contact the Governor (Dpyle)in the WI. Big House and readline his job state side. HA ... Get Jeff connected!!
Have a Merry Christmas if I don;t gte to say so later.
Uncle Steve (Scompton.spc@charter.net)
Brian...you look great. You sure have grown up and I applaud you and all of those in the military for their efforts.
Even though I know that the Lord is watching over you.....do me a favor and keep your head down and your eyes open.
Tony
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