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.