1 Month Down...

It's been a month since Chris left and as promised I wanted to keep everyone updated. Not much is really going on with him at this point. We only get to talk on the phone about once a week, but we do email almost everyday.

With him now in Iraq they are now playing the 'hurry up and wait' game. In order for their mission to begin they have to wait for another unit to move out.

He's sleeping in a giant tent with a hundred other men (once Summer hits, those tents get very hot...trust me). He's not at one of the main base camps, he's literally out in the middle of nowhere. No PX, no microwaves, no regular bathrooms,only port-a-potties (in fact, the hot commodity right now is toilet paper). Since it's also winter over there, he hasn't had to endure the heat quite yet. The high is usually around 70 during the day and as low as 30-40 at night (not quite as cold as good old Ohio)!

When I do talk to him, he sounds good and is trying to stay busy. Chris is never one to sit around when he's at work. So he'll volunteer to help where ever it's needed. He's been reading his books, watching his movies, and playing his video games. I'm sure that will all end soon enough once their mission jumps off.

That's really about it for now. As I found out more information or anything exciting, I will pass it along. Please continue to keep Chris in your prayers!