If you are a Star Trek fan like me, you will likely understand the title of the blog entry. After 4 months of working and living with the other 314th PAOC soldiers, I have been severed from the collective for my 15 days of leave.
I’m sure it will last only a few days, but as I sit here at the Kuwait airport waiting for my flight, I feel very alone and troubled. I’ve gotten used to the routine in Baghdad, and even thought it can often seem monotonous, it has been internalized. I missed those familiar faces and our shared struggle to make it throught the next 8 months together.
From now until early October each of the 314th soldiers will experience the same thing. They will leave the unit and reconnect with their friends and families.
Then, after 15 days of shared experiences, they will get back on a plane and meet up with the rest of us…welcoming back to the collective.
Thursday, 9. April 2009
I made the connection but you Guys are smarter than the average Borg!
Wednesday, 29. April 2009
I hope all is well and you are back connected to the 314th.I can’t imagine how difficult it must have been to leave all of your fellow soldiers behind and come state side. I know each one will have a struggle leaving as you did but will be welcomed back with open arms. I hope the transition is going well. I personally was delighted to be able to spend some of your precious leave time with you and will be looking forward to your safe return in a few short months. Today is fudge making day! Tomorrow will be fudge mailing day!!!All is well in northern Minnesota. Everyone says hi and is keeping good thoughts toward you. The boundry waters trip won’t be the same without Uncle Troy.The nice thing about going next summer is that all three boys will be that much stronger. Less work for the uncle!! Take care and keep in touch whenever possible. Love and God’s blessings to each of the soldiers in the unit. Lots of prayers being sent your way.
Love mom
Sunday, 3. May 2009
The blog concept used here is absolutely fascinating. It sounds like you have a lot of work to do. I hope you returned safely and everyone in the unit is safe and sound for the duration of the deployment.
Regards, Bill Larsen, Dinfos BMJ 1966