Word from Iraq...

Trey called this morning (6:30 our time!). He sounded in good spirits, but tired. They still haven't had the down time he thought they would have - and whenever they have had a little time off, he sleeps. He said he was looking forward to a few days off, just sleeping and working out in the gym.

The seasons are finally changing. It is springtime (for the most part). He says the sandstorms are frequent and horrendous, and that it never fails to rain after one....so it rains mud.

He is going to send some pictures soon. I will post them here so stay tuned!

Please, please keep sending your letters, packages, and prayers. He looks forward to them every day!!

Thanks to you all...
Nancy

P.S. It looks like homecoming will be August or September!

Update...

Trey called today and he sounded really good! He sends thanks to everyone for their letters, love, and prayers and asks that you please keep them coming. They have been very busy and sometimes the phones and internet access are down for days at a stretch. Your letters (and emails) mean the world to him so far from home.

One of the items he asked for today was bar soap. What they are able to procure there is five million years old. He also asked for a paint brush to clean his weapons with - the sand storms are ferocious and the sand gets into everything.

And, yes, he really says the Iraqi kids are annoying. :-)

Nancy

News from Iraq!

Trey was able to call yesterday and he sounded wonderful. He is getting all of his mail and he asked me to thank you all for writing and to keep it up! Things are going to slow down for him during the next couple of weeks and he will try to respond to everyone.

He says the weather is cool there now, but as far as amenities go, his living arrangements are far superior to that at 29 Palms. Can you believe that? He says the food is great and they have cable television in all of the living quarters.

He has been able to interact with some of the local people and says the Iraqi children are a hoot! He was taught a enough arabic that he is able to communicate with them and they have a good time with them when they are out.

Letters sent through Motomail are the best way to communicate with him right now. If you need help setting up an account, please let me know. The packages that we sent took less than 2 weeks to reach him and everything arrived in good shape - if you would like to send a care package, please do. Keep in mind that there items that they are not allowed to have. He says they are going through socks like crazy!

Thank you for your prayers and letters!
Nancy