Steve's pictures... so far

As everyone knows, Steve is in Afghanistan for the next year.

I have to say, I am so lucky to have him as my husband. He is an amazing father, friend, spouse, and person. I am so grateful for him and all he is willing to do for the kids and I, his career, and his country.

I hope you enjoy the pictures I will be posting of him throughout the next year... documenting his life over there and what he is experiencing (or what he shares with me at least).

Steve- We love and miss you and are so grateful to have you in our lives. Be safe and know we are thinking of you! I am so proud of you for everything you do and for who you are!

This is Steve in South Carolina. He spent three weeks there before leaving the states for training... Although his internet connection was slow, he still was able to send a few pics...

Steve in the Hummer

He is in the third one...Steve and one of his 'buddies'...Packed and ready to go. Its pretty sad that all of his belongings for the next year fits in three small bags. It makes you wonder how much you really need or what is important in life?Once they got to the airport, they were greeted by wonderful people who are there every week to send our troops out to war. They bring food, snacks, books, movies, and love. They have so much respect and appreciation for these troops and show it by giving them a proper send off. I am so grateful for these people who do not even know who Steve or any of these other sailors are and stay with them for a few hours. Thank you great people of Columbia, South Carolina!
After they mingled, they lined up along the runway and shook every individual sailor's hand and thanked them for their service. His first stop was Kuwait, Iraq. He spent a few days on the base there before heading out to Afghanistan. Steve got off the plane and about gasped for air.... at 115 degrees at 9PM. What kind of crazy temperature is that?? He described the air as if he was standing in front of a hot blow dryer all day. With the wind and the heat... it took a few days to get used to it- if that is even possible.

He also told me that no matter how hot it is, he (and no one does) sweat. By the time your body starts to perspire, it evaporates. I cannot even begin to imagine how that would be. For us, it was 100 degrees today but adding 20 more... would kill me!!

So these next few pictures are of his few days in Iraq...
Everyone unload the bags...

Their tent...Inside their tent... their home (for a few days at least).His bed... the bottom- no one lived on topTheir AC units... Steve said it worked so well, he had to sleep with sweats...Even in Iraq, you can find a McDonalds...The Eastern Toilet...

Yes, Steve found it interesting enough to send it so I thought I should post this.

I will post more when they come. He has made it safely to Kabul, Afghanistan where he will spend the rest of the year. When he is able to get internet connection, I will hopefully (cross my fingers) get more pictures. If you're interested in seeing his pictures... keep checking for updates.