Happy Birthday Kole

Kole is 20 years old on August 30th. We won't talk about how old that makes me. HeHe. Hope all of his dreams come true and he believes in himself.

Kole said to tell everyone hi

Got another very brief email from Kole. He is in IRAQ not at his final destination. It is hot and quiet. He did go to the range and enjoyed that. He said he would have internet connection where he is currently and at his final destination. He gave me no names of places. Other sources tell me the lines are long and I don't know how much time he gets. A relief to me to hear from him even if it is short and criptic.

I will hijack this site and give an update on Tonya as well. She started college on Monday. She is enjoying it and is excited. She is taking English, Algebra, How to Succeed in College and Russian. Her Russian is giving her the most challenge. Her teacher is Russian. There is an RM in the class who went to Czech Republic on his mission and has been helping her. She is taking Pearl of Great Price at the Institute. She travels to and from school on public transportation.

Me I am still shopping for a car since I totaled mine the 13th of August. I am looking for a Nissan Xterra. When I went through the consumer reports that was the best rating for what I wanted. Not alot of them at auctions that are 4 wheel drive. Work is fine. Still alot of stess and pressure regarding the bottom line and making a profit. I am still in the Primary presidency and love the primary. The kids are the best.

8/24/09

Heard from Kole. He was very brief. Sounds like he is in IRAQ. Says it is hot, food is good. He is getting plenty of rest and I don't need to worry about him. Yeah right, don't worry. Its a Mom thing. Actually I do understand what he is saying and I appreciate him reassuring me. He is a great son and I am proud of him.

He sent me a short email so that leads me to believe he will have email access while he is in IRAQ. He wasn't sure how he would be able to communicate while he was over there when he left. He kept hearing different things.

Off to IRAQ 8/23/09

Kole is headed for IRAQ. He will stop in Kuwait before continuing on to IRAQ. He said he was excited to go. They stopped in Bangor Maine before going to Kuwait. If you want to see pictures of them at the Bangor Maine terminal google freeport flag ladies and under bangor on the 20th you will find pictures. There is one of Kole in batch 12 about the 5th from the end.

I hope he calls from Kuwait. I understand the phone lines are long so he may not give me a call. Once I get an address I will post it.

My love and prayers to him and all those that serve.