Hello everyone!
This morning I was woken up TWICE before my alarm by one of my guys yelling at his computer because he was outbid by $1 on EBay! Go figure! Anyways, I appreciate all the letters and stuff from people! I'm a little excited this morning. If you couldn't tell by all the exclamation points so far! 'Why' Your asking? Well, I rediscovered ChristianRock.net! It is a Christian Rock radio station that is online! So now, since there is no REAL radio over here that plays Christian music, I can get my fill of my style of Christian music whenever I'm in my room!
Well, some of you might already know this, most of you might not. I've had some interaction with the Iraqi kids. Which means that I have been 'driving around'. But, I'm having a hard time dealing with the kids. They are extremely selfish and deceiving in nature. I can't even begin to explain how many children I told that 'no, you can't have my pen, I need that.', and I told each kid that at least 10 times in a row! The only reason they stopped asking for my pen was either they started asking for something else, or I walked to an area where they were not allowed to go, or got back in the vehicle! Even if I got in the vehicle, they would chase after them like it is some sort of parade. We haven't been told we CAN'T give these kids anything, but you really can't because you would just get mobbed! It is also very hard to figure out how to deal with them the way that Jesus would deal with them, especially since these kids are not my mission, and I'm not there to teach them how to be respectful and give them something without worrying about them getting beaten up by the bigger kids who will then steal it from them. So yeah, that is the newest difficulties presenting themselves.
Otherwise everything is going pretty well. Today is my last day off for... almost 2 weeks? Yeah, kinda bites, but I won't need to work 12 hour days! At least for a little while. It has been getting pretty cold here; lower 60's! I know it is nowhere NEAR how cold it has been in Minnesota (or Iowa), I mean, lower 60's might even be a warm day for you peeps! But my mom told me that the weather thingy she looked at said that Baghdad would only get in the 80's for 3 days! Yikes! Winter is coming! HA! I never though that I would say that about 80 degrees, or even 60 degrees. But I guess when your body is acclimated to a different climate, weird things happen...
Well, I hope everyone stays warm!
Brandon
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River Ohanapecosh running through Mt. Rainier National Forest
Info about my Iraq deployment...
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River Ohanapecosh running through Mt. Rainier National Forest
5 comments:
Hi there!
I had to laugh at the ebay story...aren't you guys in Baghdad, Iraq? I guess in my mind I think you wouldn't have any modern day conveniencies!
Same with the Chrisitian Rock Station that you can listen to via the internet. I am thankful for that one! Music with a christian message can uplift and encourage ones spirit in a way nothing else can. Its powerful too...thats why in the old testament they had the worshippers go ahead in battle because it actually was a part of the warfare!
I can see your dilemma with the Iraqie children...I agree that your focus must be on your mission. Its almost like the enemy, knowing how much we as Americans value children, that he would use them as a distraction and kind of a thorn. Cause we want to be giving, loving and caring especially as Christians.
Stay focused, stay strong in body, mind and spirit, and make the most of each day no matter what it might bring!
Love,
Mom
Hi Brandon,
Really good to hear from you again. I'm sure pleased you're getting some Christian inspiration by way of music on the Internet -- such a blessing of God. Sarah was just here last weekend (you probably know that -- she was chatting with you part of the time) and we had a very good time. Was so good to have her here and she had lots to show us though I don't know specifically what I can share with you because I'm sure some of it is a surprise for you.
Be strong in the Lord and communicate as often as you can.
Love,
Bob, Ellen and the kids
Hey Bradon!
we're still thinking of you at school, and that christian rock radio online sounds very interesting, I'll have to go have a listen. I hope things go well for you and the people you're with over there, come back safe.
Gotta love Ebay :) It's good to know that you at least have SOME form of familiar in a place that's probably not so familiar! I'm glad to hear that you're doing well!
Sure miss you Brandon.
Bob
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