Archive for August, 2008

Feeling Better Today

Wow, That was quick.  I’m feeling much better, less than 24 hours after sending my prayer request.  Thank you for praying. I slept most of yesterday and all last night. Thank you all for the advice too about how to deal with the water, cleaning my food and what to eat and not to eat.  […]

I’m Sick to My Stomach

I’d like to request prayer. The food I’ve been eating either caught up to me or I ate a bad batch.  I usually eat beef Kebab (beef), Naan (bread) and rice for lunch and fruit for breakfast and dinner. This is a Kebab meal that I shared with Masssy & Schuib.  This is what my […]

Hi From Afghanistan

This is an email that I sent out today.  I probably missed some people.  Sorry. ———– Hi from Afghanistan, I’ve been here since the beginning of August.  I’m writing this message to a group of friends.  In my last message my prayer requests were related to my safety and my work.  I’m happy to report […]

7,752 miles or 12,475 kilometers

Afghanistan is 7,752 miles (12,475 kilometers) from Phoenix.

Friday in Afghanistan (Video)

Wow, I looked tired in this video.  The audio is very quiet (sorry).  My neighbors did not yell at me for looking over the wall (brief as it was).

Update from Afghanistan

My last week has gone as follows Monday – got call to come out to Afghanistan Tuesday – shopped for clothes and packed Wednesday – Flew to Washington, began training/overview Thursday – Got my CAC card, more training Friday – Even more training Sat & Sun- Flew to Amsterdam, then to Dubai (did not sleep […]

Schiphol in Legos

On display at the Schiphol aiport was this model in legos.

In Holland Airport

Here I am trying to get access to the internet via the airport wireless connection.  I found a nice little corner on the ground where I could use the computer and get electricity. Not a very good picture, but the best I could do for taking my own pic. 🙂

Leaving Saturday for Afghanistan – Need Prayer

This week has been a whirlwind. I’m now in Washington state getting a quick overview of procedures and technology at JPI’s headquarters.  I plan to leave for Afghanistan Saturday. JP & I in front of the JPI office. I’m growing a beard for the adventure ahead… Because of confidentiality reasons I’m not allowed to discuss […]