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- Birthday dinner with the team in Erbil
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- Where we live in Erbil – No T-Walls
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- LOML and Bernie
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- Lily, Bernie, and me
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- My brother John and me
Dear Family and Friends,
Shirley reminded me that I haven’t posted for a while, and I apologize that I haven’t been letting you know what is going on. It’s no excuse, but I have spent more time on Facebook lately than my blog. I do find that it is easier to post pictures on Facebook. However, it is important that I keep posting my thoughts and activities on this blog so that I can remember my time here and so I can share with you part of my life.
I am still in Erbil and life here is definitely better than life in Baghdad. I am running outside again and even though I am having some heel and hip pain that is keeping me from running as much as I want, I thank God for every step of a run I am able to take. I run with a guy named Monty. He just turned 50, but he can run circles around me. I remember it wasn’t that long ago when I was that young 
I traveled to Baghdad last week to work with two managers there. Because of the changes in the IZ and being evicted from their office building just before it was turned back over to the Government of Iraq, they all live and work in the same compound. They are not able to run outside where they live and can’t just walk around and breath the fresh air like we do here. It was so nice to see all of my friends and coworkers there, but to tell you the truth, I was glad to get back here to Erbil.
Ann and I are thinking about what we are doing career wise. I am sure most of you ‘older’ people have gone through or are going through the same thing. Evaluation of where we are in our lives and what we want to do with the rest of our lives are some of the thoughts going through our heads. Being away from each other is not where we want to be, so we are praying and listening for direction.
Today is my day off. I hope to start it with a long run and not work as much today as on a normal day. If I get a chance, I will try and take some pictures today and post them for you.
Remember how much I love and care about you all.
Love,
Jimmy
Thanks for the update, Jim. We like to know how you are and what you are doing. Keep safe. We miss you. Sincerely, Shirley
Comment by Shirley — October 2, 2009 @ 7:32 pm |
Hey Dad,
Yay!
I’m glad you are safe and sound back in Erbil.
Last night I edited one of Mom’s papers. Mom is a student again
Thank you for posting Dad, it is always nice to hear what is happening where you are. I love you a ton and can’t wait to see you so very soon!
Love,
Munchkin Breath
Comment by Munchkin Breath — October 3, 2009 @ 5:30 pm |
Dad,
Just wanted to let you know that Lily and Bernie both miss you a ton. So does everyone else =)
Much love,
Munchkin Breath
Comment by Munchkin Breath — October 6, 2009 @ 10:22 pm |
Jim, it is so good to hear that things are much better in your new location. I sure miss all of you and the wonderful times we had together with all the kids a First Chistian Wilmington. I really appreciate all that you and Ann did for Collin. He is off on his Air Force career. Currently stationed at Offutt in Omaha.
Say hi to all, and may God bless your efforts and your plans for the future.
Comment by Keith — October 16, 2009 @ 7:25 pm |