Sunday, December 21st, 2008 | Author: LTC Michael Stewart
Brief thoughts…
Disclaimer 1: I asked, practically begged, to go. Some of the following observations, are just that, observations, not complaints.
Disclaimer 2: If you are looking for some deep and profound intellectual thoughts, musings, and/or observations, well you have come to the wrong place.
- Back on October 17th, when I officially joined the 314th PAOC, it felt like Iraq was a “million miles” away… metaphorically, not literally. In case you were wondering, it’s 6,211 miles (from Washington, D.C.) as the crow flies. Much less so today (Dec. 20), again metaphorically.
- Body armor is heavy… I mean really, really heavy. That thing better be able to stop a truck.
- I’m not 21-years-old anymore, but I still have a full head of hair and I can keep up with the younger Soldiers… Hoo-ah… ouch, wait a second, I think I pulled a muscle! Who’s hair is that in the sink?
- I can’t believe how much I remembered from basic training… 22 years ago. Thank you Drill Sergeants Ferguson and Dubose, wherever you two are. I still loathe your existence and curse the ground you walk on, but thanks nonetheless.
- Barracks living is less than ideal. The MP unit we’re sharing the barracks with didn’t help either. (Note to the MP’s: please, please, please learn to clean up after yourselves… and while you’re at it, bathe once in a while.)
- I still have more Birthday, Anniversary, and Christmas shopping to do, and I can’t find a single thing to get my wife in the Shoppette or Clothing Sales. Go figure. That’s right, my wife’s birthday, our anniversary and Christmas are the same week. For the record, I had nothing to do with the births of my wife and Christ, with all due respect.
- The Dining Facility (aka: DFAC) are experts in baked fish, chili mac, and fried chicken. They should be, they make it EVERY FREAKIN’ DAY!
- I am really going to miss my wife and kids. I already do… a lot.
- And finally, does anyone know where I can find the bus to Baghdad? I’m ready to go and ”get in the game”, so to speak.
More to follow…..
Monday, 22. December 2008
Funny!
Have a Merry Christmas, anniversary and wish your wife a Happy Birthday.
Del Tull
Saturday, 3. January 2009
Hi Honey! I’m just finding this blog (hmmm). Surely the bus is leaving soon….
Saturday, 3. January 2009
Mike
This blog is awesome. I’ll be checking in regularly to keep up with what you are doing. You are in my prayers everyday. I love you.
Saturday, 3. January 2009
Hey Uncle Mike! Hope you keep posting things for us to read. Hope you’re well.
Saturday, 3. January 2009
Sure hope the bus arrived safely. We look forward to reading more as the days go by. Its great to be able to keep in touch.
Tuesday, 6. January 2009
Time to write a new entry, honey!
Thursday, 15. January 2009
Mike,
Just got word about your promotion to Lt. Colonel. We are so very happy for you. We know how hard you’ve worked for this and we think we have some sense of how competitive it is to reach this level. It could not have been more well deserved.
Love,
Joe and Ginny
Thursday, 15. January 2009
Congratulations, soon -to- be LTC Stewart! Your girls are so proud of you! We love you and send you lots of electronic hugs and kisses.
Jennifer, Madison and Lauren
Thursday, 15. January 2009
Congratulations on your promotion! What wonderful news!
Thursday, 15. January 2009
Hi dad!
Thursday, 15. January 2009
Congratulations, Mike! I left a message on the other posting as well. Hope you are able to enjoy the thrill of promotion. We’re very proud of you. Sam, Jinger and Jack.
Friday, 16. January 2009
Congratulations on the big news!! I am praying for you and the girls. Is there anything special I can send you way? Love,
Nicki and Rader
Tuesday, 20. January 2009
Mike
Congratulations! We’re proud of you. Keep up the good work. I’ll miss seeing you on my next trip to Va.
Tuesday, 20. January 2009
Mike
Congratulations on your promotion! We’re proud of you. Keep up the good work. I’ll miss seeing you on my next trip to Va.
Thursday, 29. January 2009
Mike,
Congratulations. I am proud of you. Watched the Libery Bowl game. We got to go to a game together when you get back.
Bill
Friday, 20. February 2009
Mike, congratulations and I’m glad I found the blog site. I need your address to send stuff. You brought me back to the mob station days, man! I was ready to kiss the ground of Iraq by the time we were outta there!