Yesterday was Brendan's 20th birthday. Who doesn't want to spend their 20th in Iraq? Between Rachel and I we worked to get as many people emailing him best wishes as we could. Made him feel pretty good. You do what you have to do with what you got. We saw him for just a few minutes last night before the kids went to sleep. He was just getting off guard duty ( 4:00am) and was exhausted so we kept it to a few quick Happy Birthday and I love you's.
Since I last posted he has moved to a new JSS. After 6 months of missions and guard and 4 hours sleep this new JSS is a bit boring to him. He guards 2 4 hour shifts a day. That's it. He's still working out and has his computer to keep him busy. He's been spending time on Craig's list and had Rachel pick up a plasma tv the other day for their new place. He'll be moving to the next JSS in a couple of weeks from what I can tell. Hope it's the last move for him.
Brendan is one of the last to get leave. Why? He's the only infantry guy in the unit is the best guess. The Army is a lot like High School in so many ways when it comes to status. Everyone is better than the next unit ,etc. He may have his leave moved up by a couple of weeks though , which would be wonderful. Brendan LOVES Halloween and it would be great if he at least gets home for that. It would also be within a week of his son's 1st birthday. He's missed so many 1st. At any rate , we'll do a Christmas and Thanksgiving all while he's home.
I'll be sure to have lots of pics of his leave. Sorry I don't post that much but Rachel has a letter she sends out weekly to friends and family so it seems a bit repetitive. If you would like to be on the weekly email list please let me know and I'll be sure to get you added.
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