I landed in Afghanistan on 01 March 2008. As I prepare to depart Afghanistan on 01 February 2009, I cannot help but look around and notice how different it all looks ... and I see the most noticeable changes are those that have taken place on the inside.
The picture that launched the Blah, Blah, Blog was taken on the evening of my first day on Bagram Airfield, across from my "new home" B-Hut 313. The picture accompanying this entry was taken this morning across from my "old home" B-Hut 313. There have been so many pictures in between. And, of course, a great deal more "living" that occurred between the pictures.
This isn't my last Afghanistan entry (I hope). I have one final tribute that must be made before I go... to those for whom Afghanistan ever shall be.
For now, I must pack. Of course I haven't packed - how long have you known me? Even now we both know I'm fibbing about packing. I will procrastinate until Thursday, freak out all day Friday to avoid facing the reality that I am leaving then jump on the plane Saturday morning at zero-dark-thirty and not even realize I've left until I'm half way to Dubai. What can I say? It's my way ... and, if nothing else, I always somehow manage to do things my way.
1 comment:
The old home town looks the same as I look out from the plane and there to meet me was my new boss and the gang! (you know the lyrics) I'm not quite sure about all this but I trust in you and as long as you are happy then I am happy too! Good bye Afghanistan hello Iraq! Can't wait to hear the stories and see the pictures!
Loving you now and loving you forever......(plus that other guys name)
Your mom in Farmington, MO :)
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