Sunday, September 04, 2005
8th Week in Country
The past 2 weeks have been a literal blur. There's so much going on and to learn that between placing concrete from 9 to 3 AM nightly for the next month and keeping up with the daily admin routines, time just flies by. The Corps is on a 12/7 schedule which many times goes to 14/7. I'm not complaining just tryin to give yall an idea of the hectic schedule and scope of of the re-building effort goin on. Suffice it to say, lots of good things are goin on thanks to some "citizen soldiers" like Harland (last name withheld)of Southern Cal (see pics). Harly is the Corps Resident Engineer (my boss if I were there)in a village 40 or so miles from here. In spite of the danger involved (let's call it the heart of Saddam country), he is finding ways to work with the local and provincial governors (like our City councilman) in order to build water, sewer and electric projects. This infrastructure (either never existed or run down over years of neglect) must be created or fixed to light and heat schools and hospitals proposed or under Corps construction. The closer one is to this effort the more he appreciates the shear magnitude of this undertaking and the awesome concentrated efforts of so many soldiers and civilians involved both here and back at home. As if this weren't enough for anyone's plate to absorb, along comes "Katrina" and once again these same people, here and back there, are tasked to figure a way to direct our human resources in the rescue and re building efforts associated with "Katrina's" aftermath. The difference is lots of good folks back home can and already have risen to the occasion. As I've seen from General Strock, the Corps Commander (and a VMI man I might add), the American "can do" spirit is shown once again to be alive and well as many "citizen soldiers" are mobilizing to undertake the huge recue, cleanup and rebuilding effort required in Mobile, Biloxi and New Orleans in the days, months and years ahead - all during a time of war! I am so humbled and proud and thankful for having been blessed to be born an American in these times and be a small part of this time in our history. Thanks so much for all your support for us here and for those of us in need back home...it's truly an honor to be able to serve others and walk the walk..."to love one another as I have loved you". God bless.
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Colette...OK Girl, thanks. I guess you needed to clear your temp files so the next time you open the site it remembers that one. Love ya.
Erin...You "get it". Use this tragedy as a learning experience because "...there (New Orleans), but for the grace of God, go I". We could have been living in that area just as well. Do whatever you can to help and be careful what organizations you choose to give to. Love ya lots
Christina...Thanks again for your continued support and prayers. I can't tell you how much it means...Love to Steve and Ellie
Lisa...Thanks for being there for our kids. Remember, some of them (I hope all) are getting the message early in lives thanks to you Colette, Joe Christina Stan etc etc. I may not be around to see the fruits of your labor of love girl but know that I'm smilin because it's the right thing to do...God bless.
Glascuttr...thank you Brother for the kind words and current weather update. Compared to Katrina , I guess 5 inches of rain isn't so bad... LOL Keep the Faith and stay the course mate, it's all been written long ago how this all will finally end. God bless
Hey Buff,
Well the media still prints things about Katrina and its really wonderful how people are responding to everyone put out by the floods, but we are also hearing about the bombings and how many are being killed in Iraq once again. It would be nice if the media would print some of the good things, like what you and others are doing over there. Your work will be a blessing to people there when you are finished. On the home front, I like what Ashley and Joe are doing with the youth programs (both MGM and Life Teen!). They are finally letting the other adults help in the way they should've been helping all along. Everyone is enjoying working with their strengths and they really have some great programs. I think Elizabeth stayed with William and the Farris' kids sitting last week. She said she really enjoyed it. Take Care, Stay Safe, and know our prayers are with you. Shalom, Cheryl Davis
Well the media still prints things about Katrina and its really wonderful how people are responding to everyone put out by the floods, but we are also hearing about the bombings and how many are being killed in Iraq once again. It would be nice if the media would print some of the good things, like what you and others are doing over there. Your work will be a blessing to people there when you are finished. On the home front, I like what Ashley and Joe are doing with the youth programs (both MGM and Life Teen!). They are finally letting the other adults help in the way they should've been helping all along. Everyone is enjoying working with their strengths and they really have some great programs. I think Elizabeth stayed with William and the Farris' kids sitting last week. She said she really enjoyed it. Take Care, Stay Safe, and know our prayers are with you. Shalom, Cheryl Davis
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: 9/14/2005 11:06:00 AM
: 9/14/2005 11:06:00 AM
Cheryl...Thank you so much for your prayers and update. Please give my best to all in the parish and be sure to thank them for me for their generosity for Katrina victims...yall are the best.
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