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Pictures! (and a bonus – J.’s Man Dance)

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Click to View J's Longest Year in Pictures While sorting through his pictures, I came across several video clips.  I found this one from a Kurdish celebration welcoming J. and the Team most ... Read More about Pictures! (and a bonus – J.’s Man Dance)

Coming Soon…Pictures

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It will take me a while to sort through them all...will post pics soon! ... Read More about Coming Soon…Pictures

**HOME!**

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I've been waiting to write this post for over a year now - since 13 October, 2005, to be exact.  He arrived yesterday afternoon.  It's been a year of hand-wringing.  Worrying.  ... Read More about **HOME!**

He’s coming home…

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It's 2 a.m.; I shouldn't be up.  But I am.  J. comes home tomorrow (well, today really).  And I can't believe it.  I spent the evening with friends, who put their busy schedules ... Read More about He’s coming home…

Not Iraq

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J. called me at 6:00 this morning for about 7 seconds - long enough to tell me he was in Germany (which is NOT Iraq)!  He should reach Colorado tonight.  He'll be there for several days, but ... Read More about Not Iraq

I know you’re wondering…

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Well, maybe you are; maybe you aren't. :)  I haven't heard from J. in a while.  I was able to talk to him a week and a half ago, briefly.  He let me know that he probably would not be ... Read More about I know you’re wondering…

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