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Chris Update

I finally talked to Chris last night and gathered some details of his training. He is currently in a tent, sleeping on bunkbeds with the 22 other guys. They have to walk three tent lengths to go to the restroom, which is a port a potty in a tent. He says they just began heating the "bathrooms" yesterday despite the cold temps on previous days. He walks to another tent to shower. There is a building for the chowhall, which does have television, so he's been able to keep up with the world news. One day they practiced riding in convoys, identifying roadside bombs, another day walking through town desiphering the "good" guys from "bad" guys and shooting appropriately. Soon they will be practicing riding in a convoy through live fire. I thought it sounded rather interesting, but I suppose it is in practice--not so much live. He thinks he may wrap up training a day earlier, which would allow Claire and I to meet him for a night. Although he continues to say not to get my hopes up. Hos can I not?? We are so excited at this thought. The thought of being together for just one day would be a wish come true! If this is the case, our plans will fall into place as we had talked about finding out the sex of our baby by having the tech write it on a card and opening it together over dinner. We found out with Claire, but felt it was very impersonal. I am happy that something looks to be falling into place. I just returned from a spa day with friends. It was fantastically relaxing. Much needed!

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Dan Lavigne said…
I am so glad to hear that things seem to be falling into place, somewhat, for you guys. I am also happy to hear that you will most likely be able to see him again before he leaves. That is awesome. Jennifer and I talk about you guys and your situation quite often and I want to acknowledge the amount of strength and courage you have. I don't know what I would do if Jen had to leave for 7 months and vice versa. You are an amazing mom and wife kara. You are always in our thoughts and prayers as is Chris.

Love ya's,
Uncle Dan
December 7, 2008 at 1:07 PM
Kara said…
Thanks, Dan. Thankfully, I come from a long line of strong, independent women. Regardless, the fact is that Chris and I signed up for this knowing that a deployment was certainly possible if not likely. We will push through this and then re-evaluate what we would like our future to look like.
December 7, 2008 at 9:04 PM
Anonymous said…
Yep once you get out to Montana life will be much better. Think of all the fun we would have!

Love ya,
Jessica
December 8, 2008 at 12:05 AM
Kara said…
Hmmm, Montana. Chris woke this morning to a temp of 29 degrees with an overnight low of 32 below. He claims he's rethinking any midwest move. I'm sure he'll quickly forget, however.
December 8, 2008 at 2:52 AM
Erin&Joshua said…
The cold is so bad in Maine that I am thinking a mid-west move might be in order. Plus I hear there are some great people out there that I feel like I know even though I have never met them!

Glad to hear that you were able to enjoy the day at the spa - pampering you deserve!
December 8, 2008 at 10:16 AM
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