Hey Guys! Sorry it has been a while, but I have literally been on the go. Many of you know that my base location has changed. I have moved from Mahmudiyah to JSS Yarmouck. Yarmouck is a very small base in the middle of a Baghdad neighborhood. I have no personal computer Internet, but because it is in the middle of the big city I can use the military computers that are made available for personal use and I can now update the blog site myself for the first time since arriving in theatre.
I am really enjoying it so far here. I can look off my building and watch the neighbors in their yard. I don't know if you are aware, but Baghdad has a population of several million people. There are sites and sounds of the city everywhere. I can watch children play, a soccer game in the field next to our base and always traffic. We have a number of Iraqi soldiers that work here with us which is great for the cultural exchange that takes place. We live in Iraqi homes, very nice homes, large enough to house many soldiers. A lot of our patrols are now what we call dismounts which simply means we walk. I enjoy the interaction with the populace and the excitement of being out in the middle of what is happening.
So anyway, that is what is going on with me at the moment. The Iraqi troops are doing a terrific job here as are their policemen. It is truly amazing to see the transformation taking place in this once war torn country.
I ask that God bless this country and people and as always God bless our soldiers and the United States of America.
I also remember those at home with no jobs or who are suffering from lack of work. I know it is tough, but hang in their. We will overcome these times of trouble and God will see us through. His promises cannot be broken.
I am really enjoying it so far here. I can look off my building and watch the neighbors in their yard. I don't know if you are aware, but Baghdad has a population of several million people. There are sites and sounds of the city everywhere. I can watch children play, a soccer game in the field next to our base and always traffic. We have a number of Iraqi soldiers that work here with us which is great for the cultural exchange that takes place. We live in Iraqi homes, very nice homes, large enough to house many soldiers. A lot of our patrols are now what we call dismounts which simply means we walk. I enjoy the interaction with the populace and the excitement of being out in the middle of what is happening.
So anyway, that is what is going on with me at the moment. The Iraqi troops are doing a terrific job here as are their policemen. It is truly amazing to see the transformation taking place in this once war torn country.
I ask that God bless this country and people and as always God bless our soldiers and the United States of America.
I also remember those at home with no jobs or who are suffering from lack of work. I know it is tough, but hang in their. We will overcome these times of trouble and God will see us through. His promises cannot be broken.
5 comments:
Thanks for the update, Dale. Maybe now with the new locale the boredom will be lessened.
Good time to learn soccer!
Thanks for the encouragement to us at home. Stay safe. You're in our prayers.
Hey Dale,
Welcome to Bagdad. I saw on the news that there are actually tourist trips to Bagdad now and some Americans and Europeans are taking the trips there. Whoda thunk?
Are you taking pictures? Keep safe!
Dale,
Kepp the blog posts coming! Love your writing...and you too!
Nancy
Hey Dale! thanks for keeping us up to speed with you and Bagdad.
We are so proud of you and I know that you are modeling Jesus and people are SO attracted to Him! As you have become His hands and feet, I pray blessing for those you encounter, that they would see Jesus. We have CD Roms here at Pathways that Rick was instrumental in connecting us with Campus Crusade for the rights to duplicate. It has the Jesus film, along with a complete Bible and study helps. Would you be able to distribute? Let me know if you would like for me to ship them to you.
Love, joy, and peace - as He is Risen! Hallelujah!!
Nancy Bellantine
Hey Dale,
Great update. It actually allows us to picture what you might be experiencing. It's so amazing how far they have come there. I pray that you continue to stay safe, especially because of what happened in Mosul today. I also pray that the Lord continues to guide your steps. Please relay our love and support to the troops also. Let them know they are prayed for every day.
God Bless and Happy Easter,
Maria
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