Buffiniraq

I'm ecstatic ...my 3 workers kidnapped last Saturday were released unharmed Wednesday. Thank God our prayers were answered. I am now working on our plans to better secure them even better going to and from work. The problem is with their families. It is so difficult trying to get a job done wih an unskilled work force in and of itself. Couple that with the constant threat posed to their families who are exposed is daunting and unbelievable unless one lives here with these folks and sees it first hand. 3 of my engineers have had family members killed and the very next day the brothers and cousins of the ones killed went to join the police force or the Iraqi Army to fill up the ranks...just an awesome experience. My time here is getting short and I will make my final trip outside the wire to give some last minute training to our 10 engineers and say my good byes. I will post some final pics upon my return and have some last thoughts before I leave. In some ways its very sad , but as I look at the pics of my bride and the kids who've been super in their support, I realize that my "seeds" have been planted here and now they must grow, but now it's time to go home and take care of "garden" there...I love you Colette for allowing me this once in a lifetime journey back in time to help others less fortunate than us