He called last night around 1am our time.. it was about 9:30 in the morning his time! So he was wide awake and ready for the day.. and I was just into my deep sleep :) But hey.. I'm not complaining! It was so great to hear my phone ring and see that it was him.. no other feeling in the world like that right now!
He sounded great. Really missing me and the doggers! He asked how they were doing and if they missed him :) They really do.. it's nuts! Boogee has gone into guard dog mode. Every little sound he is barking his head off and walking around with his chest poked out like he's going to tear somebody up! From the outside, it sounds ferocious. When the door opens and you see that he's only about 7 pounds and Fifi barely hits 5, it's quite amusing! :)
He said that there was an incident on base the other day and two marines were injured. It's crazy to think about what he is actually hearing and seeing over there. We take our lives for granted so much! No matter what battle or storm we are facing here, we still have so much to be thankful for. Please pray for the safety of the troops there and also for the brave Afghanistan men that are translators and other things for our Marines. They put their families safety and their own safety at risk everyday because they are willing to help us. . It just puts things into perspective when you think that you are going through something terrible.. makes you realize just HOW MUCH you have to be thankful for.. even in the midst of a storm!
He seems to be staying busy! They are still working on the tents.. putting floors and walls in and getting everything set up. I think that the first group starts on October 1st (that's what he said a few calls ago) and so they will be getting ready for them to come and start training! I know he's definitely looking forward to having his own space or 'room' once the tents are finished. He said that they might end up hooking up wireless in that tent for them so that would really be awesome! He said that he's pretty sure that they will be coming home in February based on what some of the officers have said that he's with. I sure hope it's February! Once the holidays get here the time will start flying by and I'll be hugging him again before I know it!
Thank you again for all of your prayers. We are so thankful for the love and encouragement that we have from our friends and family. I don't think Dano even realizes just how many people are praying for him and for his return. I look forward to hearing something again soon and will post as soon as I do :)
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