Far away
A month in, 6,500 miles away, and nothing to do. Actually the latter is quite the opposite. I have so much to do and in so little time. Report to work 1830 (630 PM) take report from the off going shift, doing my first assesment of the night... document everything that I have found. Now it is time to pass meds. What the deck (floor) needs to be swept and swabbed? "I'm on it." Time to take out the trash.... and then restock the supplies. Ok it is is 2000... time to have some chow.It has been fun so far, but the new is wearing off and it is time for the long haul. The barracks isn't that bad, and the living isn't bad either. I am really happy with everything here, I don't have anything to complain about. I have learned more in the last month than I think I ever learned in Corps school. With Nurses and Doctors that are really interested in teaching, it makes the situation so much better.
I miss home, but at the same time I wouldn't take this back for anything. It is good experience that will help me and make me appreciate a lot of things more. I don't know many 20 year olds that get to do the things that I am doing. I don't know of many 20 years olds that have the responsibility that I have. I am not trying to boast, I am more amazed that I have been allowed to do these kinds of things.It always helps to have the support of those people that love me. I am able to call on them when I have something that needs to get done... especially what I can't take care of from here. I have a wonderful family who at the drop of a hat will do anything for me. I have a girlfriend who is more supportive than anyone that I have ever encountered. I am lucky to have her and I am thankful every second for the support that I have recieved from my loved ones.
I never understood what separtation really was until I came here. It takes a lot of effort to stay in touch, and life isn't as it was in the states. All the amenites that I had in the states I really took for granted. I really think that now I am going to appreciate verything that I had much better.
posted by Brian at 3:18 AM
6 Comments:
I am glad you started blogging. Stick to it, it is great for those of us over here who miss you, and it will be a great record for you when you get home to relive what you went through and how much you grow in Kuwait, and if you stick to it, it can be like an open journal for you for the rest of your life.
So I caved and I got myself an account... but it was definately not as easy as with facebook! Plus, I figure this may be good for when I go to the Dominican Republic next year!
So anyway, long walks on the beach huh? Me too!! And pasta? Yum. Maybe we should get together sometime? heehee. I love you. And I really enjoyed your first entry, youre such a good writer sweetie! I miss you lots, but Im glad to hear you sounding so optimistic! It is a good experience for you :) even if you have to be so far away. Anyway, I need to get away from these things that help my procrastinate further... lol. I love you. Can't wait to see what you put up next.
Hey Brian good to hear from you and love the Blog Site wish Amanda had one when she was gone to Afghanistan that would have been awesome. This is a wonderful way for you to keep in touch with everyone. We are all proud of you and what you are doing with your life. Of course I am a bit prejudice about how wonderful Hospital Corpsman are since I have 2 in my family. (smile) Did you hear that Amanda is pregnant? She is due in just about 4 weeks. January 10th is her due date.We can hardly wait she is having a girl her name is Haley Ann. Can you tell I am excited to be a grandma? (Nah) hehe
Well sweetie I know you shall miss all your family this holiday season it is always lonely with loved ones are away. Just know there are many of us thinking of you and praying for you all the time. We love you keep up the good work with your journal blog you will never regret it later on to look back at where you have been and what you have done.
Hugs N Prayers Judy Lockwood
Brian, just a note hope you find the new church site helpful and uplifting... some good old preach... has to mean closeness to home..can be found even when FAR AWAY!. Track done Jeff and let him know I need a photo and info for the site (Breckley.com/Military) Oh tell him that I will contact the Governor (Dpyle)in the WI. Big House and readline his job state side. HA ... Get Jeff connected!!
Have a Merry Christmas if I don;t gte to say so later.
Uncle Steve (Scompton.spc@charter.net)
Hey Brian....
I was so surprised when I got home tonight and found an e-mail from your Dad, telling about your life away from home...and the link to your blog site.
Not sure if you remember me or ever heard your folks talk about me. But I am your cousin Jimmy (Jim Kruger) I wanted to pass on my best wishes to you and my prayers for your safety as you serve our Great Country in such an honorable role. Brian...Listen to the nurses,study and you'll be one step ahead. I know the military is hard ( I had 2 years 11 months and 16 hours of it once along time ago)and soooo many people are hoping you'll fail,as they have their own agendas to get promoted or rcognized...but stay focused and true to what you know and you wll be sooo much better off. The promotions will come and new opportunities with it.
I started out as an EMT, then an RN, finally a MAsters in Nursing and for the last 16 years I have been a director of a very busy ER and ICU....so I guess I am saying I know the work is hard, I can relate to it and would only encourage you to think about nursing as a profession. WE need more Nurses. It's a great job,you can go anywhere.
As you do your tour and you provide aid to your comrades, stay focused, remember you are tending not only to their bodies, but their spirit as well. God is gonna provide you with some awesome experiences to minister to the sick,injured and dying. You maybe their only chance or last chance to know the Lord....so be faithful and true to who you are and how you were raised.
It is good to see you've grown into such a fine young man. Like you said, this is time to remember and cherish your family and the memories of home. So i would pass on , when you do get home hold on tight to the things you learned away from home and be there for each other.
God Bless and good luck, Jim
Brian...you look great. You sure have grown up and I applaud you and all of those in the military for their efforts.
Even though I know that the Lord is watching over you.....do me a favor and keep your head down and your eyes open.
Tony
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