Well here I am again. waiting to get out of BTC Bagdad. I will know in a1 hour if I fly today or not. The first flight the one at 4am was full. Since I'm going home for good I am lowest priority. At least there are two flights today so it increases my chances. I cant believe how fast this year has gone. Now that it is over it seems like it went by so fast. This has been such a great oppertunity for me. God has made his presence in my life know on so many occasions I cant count or remember them all. Our church was the same here as it is at home. (except most everyone here has a gun with the) Some nights we only had 5 people in Sacrament but it still was the same as at home. The Spirit was always strong. Most of the locals I have meet here are very glad we are here. They have been so gracious. They do not like Sadams name being mentioned at all. They say it honers him evan when speaking ill of him. They hate talking about Iraq when it was under his thumb as well. Someone is going to have a tough time writing history books. Iraq has so much bible history it is ashame we cant tour. I truly hope these people find some sort of peace. It would be nice to see a free Iraq. This area has been at war so long I'm not
sure they know what peace is. I know our military is setting a great example. We are blessed to have such great men and women serving our country. Iraq is nothing like they talk about on the news. When I listen to the news I wounder if there is a diffrent Iraq than the one I am in. I have no idea what is next for me but no matter what I know my life will be alot easier than 99% of the people around the world. I hope to remember that and be greatfull for what I have.
Hope to be home soon
LOVE
Jim
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I cant believe you are stuck again. what rotten luck!!! I am so glad that you will be home with Dina, and yet I think this past year has been a great growing experience for both of you. Oh, how we would LOVE to have you visit when you come out west. Until that day, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you--the girls still play for "Jimmy in Iraq"--I guess they will have to change it back to "Jimmy in Kentucky"!
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