Monday, February 18, 2013
He's back and adjusting well....
So far, John has made himself busy with doing alot of home improvements. I have a new kitchen faucet, a non wobbly kitchen table, kids who think dad is awesome because he can pass levels i can't on the wii, and alot of other things... We sure like having him home.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Home again, home again, jiggity jig... -Last email
Dear all,
It is with great pleasure I write this last email from Afghanistan. It
is also with a little sadness...
Deployment was an experience. That's is all I can say. I am
certainly looking forward to coming home. I miss my family...my wife
and my kids. I'm happy to say they miss me, too! It is time to come
home.
Now, let me tell you some of the benefits of deployment. I know, it
sounds like a strange thing to be saying after 9 months away...but
there are good things about deployment, too. I've learned a lot about
myself and about those with whom I've deployed. Some people will fall
into bad habits and do things they normally wouldn't do at home,
simply because they are free from the watchful eye of those that love
them. More people rise to the occasion and make something of
themselves. I have been surprised on many occasions to see bad men
becoming good and good men be moving better. People growing up and
realizing that there is way more to life than what they had with their
sordid pasts. People recognize a better way, and they flock to it.
Deployment allows for nearly unlimited access to them and their
stories...without the distractions of the world or a toxic
relationship. And I will miss seeing that.
I will not miss FaceTime. I am certainly glad for technology, but it's
time to really see my family! Having been on a mission, I thought
this would be similar. It's not. Saying goodbye to mom and dad for
two years was WAY easier than saying goodbye to my kids, some of whom
wouldn't know me when I returned, for 9 months. I love my parents,
but it's different.
Now, it's only been 9 months. It could have been worse. I like to
think I'm the same as when I left, but I know that's not true. We all
grow with the passing of time, for me it's no different. Trying to
give you the experiences I've had is not possible. Just like trying
to be there for Naomi's first steps... But I'm great full for the
support of all of you, my family and friends. I have a feeling that
the best is still ahead! I can't wait to see you all and I'll talk to
you soon...face to face!
John
It is with great pleasure I write this last email from Afghanistan. It
is also with a little sadness...
Deployment was an experience. That's is all I can say. I am
certainly looking forward to coming home. I miss my family...my wife
and my kids. I'm happy to say they miss me, too! It is time to come
home.
Now, let me tell you some of the benefits of deployment. I know, it
sounds like a strange thing to be saying after 9 months away...but
there are good things about deployment, too. I've learned a lot about
myself and about those with whom I've deployed. Some people will fall
into bad habits and do things they normally wouldn't do at home,
simply because they are free from the watchful eye of those that love
them. More people rise to the occasion and make something of
themselves. I have been surprised on many occasions to see bad men
becoming good and good men be moving better. People growing up and
realizing that there is way more to life than what they had with their
sordid pasts. People recognize a better way, and they flock to it.
Deployment allows for nearly unlimited access to them and their
stories...without the distractions of the world or a toxic
relationship. And I will miss seeing that.
I will not miss FaceTime. I am certainly glad for technology, but it's
time to really see my family! Having been on a mission, I thought
this would be similar. It's not. Saying goodbye to mom and dad for
two years was WAY easier than saying goodbye to my kids, some of whom
wouldn't know me when I returned, for 9 months. I love my parents,
but it's different.
Now, it's only been 9 months. It could have been worse. I like to
think I'm the same as when I left, but I know that's not true. We all
grow with the passing of time, for me it's no different. Trying to
give you the experiences I've had is not possible. Just like trying
to be there for Naomi's first steps... But I'm great full for the
support of all of you, my family and friends. I have a feeling that
the best is still ahead! I can't wait to see you all and I'll talk to
you soon...face to face!
John
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