The end of August was quiet in terms of media and public affairs stuff, but I stayed busy. I've started running several time a week and am thinking about running a 1/2 marathon when I get back home.
I was amazed by the care package that the Las Vegas Quilt Guild (my quilt guild) sent me - they made a quilt just for me and mailed it to me!
They personalized it with my name at the top.
Here are a few other blocks they put on the front for me.
And finally, here is the quilt label that they made. I think it's absolutely gorgeous!
If you've been following me on Facebook you'll know that I've been concerned over the welfare of a kitten here on Camp Eggers. They did a sweep of the base several weeks ago and caught 2 of the 3 kittens I had become attached to, so that left Mike alone.
Another gentleman and I were very concerned over his welfare. We didn't want him to stay in the camp b/c he would eventually be caught and that meant certain death. So we put our heads together, I found a rescue organization, he got his sister to agree to adopt Mike. Then earlier this week with some help from a lady with a big heart that I knew from work, she took Mike to Tigger House. An Afghan vet works there and will give him a health check, vaccinations and then after 2-3 weeks of waiting for the Ramadan back-log of animals gets cleared out (sent to their new homes) then Mike will be on his way to America.
As Mike makes his journey I will let ya'll know how he is doing. Many people don't understand why we're saving Mike, and they're actually quite mean about it but I don't care. I just ignore them. It makes me feel good to know that I've helped out this little guy, who is just a sweetie and deserves a wonderful life and now I can sleep at night knowing that he's safe. This is the single thing that I'm most proud of doing so far in Afghanistan--I have saved a life.
In my deployment countdown I'm 40% done & closer to going home. YEAH! Thanks for all your prayers.
