December 5th Wednesday. 21* snowy
We got our first real snow today. Accumulated about 3-4 inches. Some spots due to the wind it is much deeper. Could hardly open the back door of the shop this evening. Major was having a hayday, he loves the snow even though he has a hard time getting thru it sometimes. Warming up tomorrow and more so towards weekend and suppose to be 50* on Sunday .
I got an email from our good friend Nathan Phillips, Nate took over the business when we sold it. Nate worked there for about a year and a half and then decided to join the Army. One of the brightest kids I have ever met. Good heart and brains. Don't know why he decided to join now during a war but that is just Nate. He had been stationed in Hawaii for the last year or so. He was just home for a short leave before having to ship out to Iraq. Nate and all the other brave souls who defend our country deserve the most respect we can muster. We should all give thanks to these people every day. Nathan has a new girlfriend who now must endure the long wait for him to come home along with his loving family. Mary, his mom is trying to be supportive but obviously wants her son here. I am not anything close to a religious person but Nathan is so Godspeed to you my friend, do your job do it good, be safe and return home to us in one piece. Watch your back brother and don't take any unnecessary risks. I believe Nate is in Recon division so he will unfortunately be at risk all the time. We love you dude, hurry back and we'll take care of your Mom while your gone, don't worry about that. Keep your mind focused on the job!
With that I am closing this update, nothing can top the bravery or our friend Nate! Hopefully they will get you guys out soon. Peace out bro!
If anyone would like to send Nate a note or card please do, they need all the support they can get from home! Just put a note you're friends of Tab and Deanna
Spc Phillips, Nathan W. / Recon 1-27
2-25 SBCT
HHC 1-27 In SBCT 6260
APO AE 09378
