With only one month from today before I leave for Ft. Hood, Texas I wanted to try this out prior to leaving and getting in county. I plan to up date this blog a minimum of once a week if allowed. Currently I am in the process of getting ready for my future journey and train up to Iraq. Words can't explain the feelings me and my family are experiencing. The more information I receive the more it hits home how real and close this is.
The out pouring of support by everyone at the YMCA has been incredible and nothing can express my appreciation to helping to make this as easy as possible. I am already missing everyone.
I will keep you up to date on my adventures in addition I plan to take my camera so I hope to be able to send some pictures back as well. Your prayers and thoughts are felt. I feel confident leaving the Trussville Branch in Wendy's hands - she is a true asset to our Association.
See You Soon,
CPT Mike
Yeah, it has begun to get real to me also. I might be calling your wife in a couple years as my finace may be headed back in '09.
Come see us at Vestavia!
Posted by: Kara | June 11, 2007 at 03:05 PM
"Writing and running"...but needed to share that you've been on my heart and that I'm as grateful for you and proud of you as I've ever been for anyone, Mike. THANK YOU over and over again for what you're doing, for the sacrifices you're making, for the selflessness with which you're serving our country, my family, this world, making it a better place. WE MISS YOU! Hootie hoo from your appreciative pal!
Posted by: Leigh Laser Collins | June 28, 2007 at 07:10 AM
While we prepare for "bar-b-que and fireworks", I'm wondering where our Mike is? Is he comfortable? Cared for? I know he's prepared...and again, I'm more grateful for what he and his fellow service men and women are doing than I can possibly "blog". Happy 4th of July, Mike. This year, this date is going to have a deeper meaning for Yours Truly because of what you're doing.
Posted by: Leigh Laser Collins | July 03, 2007 at 07:35 AM