Checking In

Finally, a moment to breath as I am counting the days (12 to be exact) from my much needed Rest and Relaxation time. I have not had much time to write very much poetry lately as life here has been pretty hectic.

I have 18 days to love up my family, take a cruise through the Western Mediterranean, pick up where I left off with trying to teach Anaya how to ride her bike, take her to get a new baby turtle, walk our chocolate lab with my wife, take a few long drives and catch up like old friends, work on my jeep and wear my own clothes. It doesn't stop there! I get to sleep in my own bed, eat hard boiled eggs, drink "real" milk, and have the furthest thing from "near" beer!!

In 7.5 months and this being my second tour I have missed a lot of holidays. I enjoyed Christmas over the web cam and have become temporarily satisfied with hearing the voice of my wife and daughter over the phone. Sometimes I just cut it all off, so detached from everything, I forget what its like to be at home...but finally I'm on my way. I'll be in touch!