Christmas in Afghanistan

Merry Christmas from Afghanistan everyone!!! I sure hope everyone is enjoying this great holiday with their family and friends. Just remember I am thinking of each and every one of you during this day of celebration.

So I haven't posted in a while and apologize for that. It has been quite an adjustment over here. I can't believe I have already been here one month. Now just five more to go.

To catch up just a bit...work has been quite interesting. Due to the slow fighting season I have had tons of time catching up on some books I have neglected to read. But then there are days when the crazy enemy decides to bomb a base or kill a dignitary or just want to kill a soldier. The unfortunate part of my job is I see everything in theater and mostly the bad things that happen to our brave service members and Afghan partners. Its the Afghan partners i want to talk about briefly. From the ones I have met over here most if not all just want a more peaceful country and are glad that this force of nations are here to help rebuild their country in a more stable, peaceful country. It's extremely sad to see how many of our brave service members die in these conditions but keep in mind it is not nearly the number the Afghans are losing each day in this fight. I know that the media wants you to hear all the bad stuff but what they neglect to tell you is all the brave Afghan people who are giving their life for their country as well. Yes I know we all hear about the insider attacks and Afghans that turn on each other but those numbers are so far few from the ones that put their lives on the line to save this country. Ok I think I've said my peace on that.

I guess my rant wanted me to let you know what a great country and life we have back home. There are so many times I have taken what we have for granted and not realized that there are so many other people in the world who struggle everyday just to live. So during this holiday season grab your love ones and hold them tight. Tell them you love them so much, because each day could very well be our last.

So with that I want to tell all my family and friends during this holiday season...I love you. Each of you have a had a special part of my life and hope that we all can have many more.

Josh