How many times does that happen?

It's not every day you come to work, expecting to find yet another ward full of patients. Honestly, you don't think anyone ever even thinks about your work other than your own family and friends. It's an unexpected surprise to show up to work and be visited by NOT ONE, but TWO United States Senators. The Honorable Mr. Biden (Delaware) and the Honorable Mrs. London (Arkansas) graced us with their presence. I was able to shake their hands, and exchange pleasantries. Mrs. London actually held a conversation with me due to the fact that I hail from Oklahoma...somehow that made us kin! I found it amusing.

Before that day, I really didn't know who they were. I couldn't have told you who was the Senator for either state. I know my own Senator...have even written a letter to him about the situation over here. No response of course. But, what else would you expect?

I can actually, truthfully say...this deployment has allowed me to meet people I otherwise would have no opportunity to meet in the states.

I'm Ron Burgundy?

I only titled this entry the above because it ran through my mind as I started to type! Don't ask me why...it just happens that way sometimes. Chey--you know better than anyone how random I can be! ;) That's just me.

So, I am mainly writing today because I want to express my gratitude for a loving, caring, devoted, beautiful, and selfless wife. Cheyenne Noel...this name has to mean "Blessing from Heaven". I do not know if I deserve the grace that she bestows upon me. This woman has done more for me while I have been deployed than I thought anyone could or would do for anyone. She has sent me packages, letters, cards, and anything else someone can think of that would just make someone's day! Each and everytime it shows that I have mail...I just know that my wife has done something else spectacular for me. She may think that it is ONLY a card. But, to me...it's much much more than that. It's her love reaching out and embracing me and comforting me in a place that offers none of this for me. I cherish the smallest token that she sends as if it were a treasure.

She thinks that she doesn't do much for me, that she could somehow do MORE! But, I can only say that she has done everything and more than I could ever have asked her to do. I love you Chey! You are my everything...my rock...my confidant...and most of all--MY BEST FRIEND!!!

I just wish we could have spent our first anniversary together... We have many more to share!