Technology is a Blessing Sometimes

Greetings

I’m starting off with a couple of pictures of Payton (Roy and Andrea’s little lady) in her “Got Freedom” t-shirt. (It says “Compliments of the United States Marine Corp” on the back). We’ve been feeling a lot of that this week.

We’ve been really blessed to be able to talk to Brian this week. He was also able to connect with Lindsey and he heard Ethan for the first time. He’s a very proud uncle/godfather.

He was trying to help one of his British buddies call home so needed some help with finding satellite codes- a pretty tough assignment when you are in the middle of nowhere. He called me separately a couple of times while I searched the internet and he took notes on how to get his buddy connected- from 7000 miles away. Our technology is great- but it is also a little frightening.

He’s been “busy.” And, sounded good. He’s befriended some British buddies and they have found making their cigarettes lasts longer than the manufactured kind. So- cigarette tobacco and cigarette paper has been added to the list of things they need. He and his platoon seem to be doing as well as can be expected and it’s always good just to hear his voice.

I’m attaching a link that is really good. This is the Commandant of the Marine Corp talking to the troops in Marjah. This will give you a little idea of the atmosphere in that offensive.

I’m also including a photo of the Marjah offensive to provide a perspective of what the guys in Marjah are facing. This was taken from a Medivac helicopter while the offensive was getting underway. I thought it was pretty cool.

The sun is finally shining in Minnesota. The snow is melting and spring is around the corner. Like everyone, we’re ready. Laura and I want to thank everyone again for your packages, prayers, projects, and support. They mean a lot to the guys over there.

Semper Fi