The Price of Freedom

To all my friends and family, I am very sorry that I haven't been able to update anything since Halloween. It's been over two months since I was able to post last time. In between the commo blackouts and Hajji Internet disappointments, I haven't exactly had much free time. I have been flying more to help give the line company pilots a break, but when I fly its when I am NOT on shift. So if I go fly for 4-5 hours, I still have to finish my other job as a Battle Captain. So I get pretty smoked. But enough whining out of me!

I wanted to write to thank everyone for the great Christmas presents. It was harder this time around being away from my little guy. I sat and thought about him for hours, wondering what kind of Christmas he was having. It will get me every time I think about it. I promise if you haven't received a thank you note, it is on the way. I am batting .1000 for correspondence this time around. I actually prefer to stay in touch the long way through letters. It's so personal and I can picture the writer's hand moving the pen across the paper and it makes me feel at home.

I have to fly again early tomorrow morning, so I have to keep it brief. Thank you all again. I can't wait to spend the next Christmas with you guys!

Love always,

Paul

P.S.--I haven't missed Church once this rotation and it feels amazing. I even went twice on Christmas. Keep up the prayers, they are working!