Nic's Coming Home!

We talked to Nic yesterday and he is COMING HOME on March 17 or 18th! He will be home for 18 days. Of course, he will have to return the week before spring break. Bummer! But it will be great to have him home. We were getting a little nervous because we had not heard from him for about a week. 2 or 3 days is about my limit. We're not sure what he will want to do while he's here, but we'll keep you posted on parties or cookouts. It would be fantastic to have a big crew there at the airport to welcome him home, but we don't expect people to come out at 3 a.m. if he happens to arrive at that time.

Nic has been "breaking bread" with the elders of the town. He said his team leader asked them if they were hungry and, of course, they said, "Yeah!" Nic thought he would tell them to go get an MRE, but instead, he told them to go in this house. When they got in there, the company commander was there and he said, "Sit down, boys, and take off your helmets!" Then they had dinner with the elders of the town. He said it wasn't that bad, except he didn't eat the fish. Chicken and rice. So that was a great experience. We continue to caution him about getting too chummy with the locals, though. The news is not good about "friendlies" in Baghdad.

Be sure to look at Kathy's GINic pix! They are great! Thanks to all for the boxes and cards. I know he feels so loved and appreciated. Speaking of boxes, though, hold off for the next few weeks because they probably would not get there before he leaves.

Stay tuned and we'll keep you "posted"!

Johnda "Army Mom"