Birthday

Birthday today... 32. Wow. Third consecutive birthday away from the family, courtesy US Army. Sigh.

But, as I was talking with someone yesterday, we are blessed. I cannot imagine what it was like for the guys in previous wars (WWII comes to mind) who may have been on 5 year tours, mail might take 6 months, if at all... and phone calls were... well, just didn't happen.

Here, I've already talked to my wife 3 times, heard my children, seen a videoteleconference and a webcam, plus the daily e-mails...

Makes it easier, and harder... but thankful for it.

To all of you writing in, thanks. It's something to look forward to at the end of the day.