14 March 2005

You know they say that absence makes the heart grow fonder. I never really understood the true meaning of that until I came here. You know today was just turning out to be a crappy day. Things just seemed not to be going my way. Then I talked to my better half (Steve), and things just seemed to turn around. I don't know what it was exaclty. Maybe it was just hearing a voice from home, maybe it was hearing "I love you," I'm not really sure, but it really made me feel so much better. I just want to let you all know that you all do that for me with every e-mail, card, comment, post, and care package you send. The Army really teaches you to appreciate the little things in life. And the little things, somehow become big important things, like an e-mail from a friend in the middle of a hectic day. I just want you all to know how much I appreciate you. When they say "support your troops," I know you take that all to heart, and I want you to know that it really helps me get through the days. I am really thankful for every one of you, and I just want to take this opportunity to say "thank you" for everything. Thank you for supporting me, it really does help.