Random Stuff

So here at the CSH we have all sorts of things going on. We now not only do surgery on Dogs, but we care for wayward falcons as well...its our little nod to the Air Force, I suppose. Anyway this little guy was found on the flight line out side our facility and brought in during a big dust storm. The Vet felt that based on his good health (after the work up) and docile nature, he was probably someones pet...like a real live falconer. Who knew. Anyway we let him go so he could fly home....wherever that was. But for a little while, we had the Air Force mascot here in the Army's CSH. HOOAH! In other news, I have determined that everyone who goes through the CRC (CONUS replacement center) has their appendix moved to the retrocecal position and then promptly gets appendicitis upon arrival to theater. I have not had one antececal appendix since I've been here. But all in all, things are going very well. It is getting hot as expected, 100's all week, but thats nothing new coming from El Paso. In fact it really does feel like El Paso whether here. I am missing home now, as one could imagine, more than ever. As individuals start to trickle out, those of us left long for home, like camel for water. But the good thing is that we now can allow ourselves to start planning the things we will do once we get home. On this Memorial day weekend, I praise God for the rich time of personal professional and spiritual growth he has let me experience here in the desert. I can't wait to see everyone at home real soon. Love, Eric

A Fun Day At The Range

We took a little time yesterday to sharpen our warrior skills. A break from the norm.

May Flowers

It has been raining, and it continues to rain. Whether down on my knees or in the ICU, I have felt desperately close to God. Both petitioning and thanking Him for all this stuff that is going on. So today, for now I can say we have made a big leap forward. Answered prayer indeed! But as all things in this field, there are always a few steps forward and some back too....so who knows maybe tomorrow will bring its own new situations that continue to drive me toward closer dependance on him, but for now the May flowers are blooming! Thank you Jesus! And thanks to everyone for praying! I love you guys.

...PS I am sitting in my CHU eating a microwavable Taco Bell meal for lunch (compliments of my wife) and the rain is pouring outside. The Rockies game is going to be broadcast tonight on AFN and my CHU is nice and dry. Late, late, last night I spent some time with some good friends, talking about life and parenting and relationships while smoking cigars...deployment life doesn't get much better than this.