We are finally on the downward trend so I am posting an update to Jerry's status over-seas. I will be sending my laptop over to him since his died a couple of days ago so I'm taking this opportunity to update all family, friends, and dot.comrades.
NMCB-17 has been working hard in the Al-Anbar province of Iraq building the 2nd largest bridge the SeaBees have ever built. Pretty cool huh - at least I think so. During the process a local Sheik visited the building site and brought food & tea a couple times a week for the troops. He loves the Americans and is grateful for the work they are doing. Specifically, a portion of the land the bridge was built on belongs to a family who has been working that land for over 200 years.
I am trying to find pictures of the completed project but only the start of the project has been posted so far. Once I find something, I'll find a way to post updates as I can. Hopefully, Jerry's computer can be repaired fairly quickly so I can get mine back. Jerry has been doing well and the two month bridge project opened the opportunity for my husband to sport a mustache. Well, maybe mustache is overstating the caterpillar living on his upper lip. As I have already seen the growth via on-line video conferencing, he has since removed his facial project.
I am trying to find pictures of the completed project but only the start of the project has been posted so far. Once I find something, I'll find a way to post updates as I can. Hopefully, Jerry's computer can be repaired fairly quickly so I can get mine back. Jerry has been doing well and the two month bridge project opened the opportunity for my husband to sport a mustache. Well, maybe mustache is overstating the caterpillar living on his upper lip. As I have already seen the growth via on-line video conferencing, he has since removed his facial project.
Jerry is the sailor (soldier) on the left. Hey! I guess this is a finished picture of the bridge (although you can't really see much of it). Keep him (and us) in your prayers during this journey over the top of the hill. I look forward to the day, I can hold him in my arms and keep him all to myself for several days before returning him home to awaiting family. =)
7 comments:
I got goose bumps reading this. Let's hope the next 93 days goes by quickly and safely for all of you.
93 days and he's home for good??? That's great. I'm so happy that you are finally able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I can't imagine what your going through.
The bridge looks really cool.
You're getting so close - 93 days isn't too horrible. You are all in my thoughts - hopefully the time will fly by.
Here's hoping the next 93 days goes by real fast so that Jerry can be in your arms again! I will keep y'all in my prayers.
It's been a while since we've heard from you - everything okay?!
You should be down to about 3 weeks now... How are things going? Any updates? Praying for you.
Should be hitting that 93rd day sometime this week. Hope all goes as planned. Looking forward to hearing about your reunion.
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