Sunday's Internet Edition, May 11, 2008.
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| J.B. Davis, center, poses at Tal Awanat police station with some Iraqi and American 124 Delta officers. |
I hope and pray that this finds all happy and healthy. Things are good over here, the rainy season is almost over and we are getting a few days in the upper 80s. I am well, but missing home more than you can imagine.
For those of you keeping track, one year ago today I touched down in Baghdad International Airport to start this adventure. As most of you know I decided to stay on for six more months, much to the dismay of many, I might add. I have thought hard and prayed long about the decision and feel that my work here is not finished, so I agreed to another six months. I still love the Iraqi people, desire to help them and would love to see them become successful.
Just recently someone asked me how this had changed me, and what had I learned from this experience? I thought I might share a few struggles and observations.
• First off let me say that I have done many things over here that I am extremely proud of and some things I am not so proud of. The business of war is nothing to be proud of, and is not... Subscribe to the Courier, P.O. Box 765, Clemmons, NC 27012.