From Afghanistan

I got a great letter from Amanda today...she is in Afghanistan. She just got home from R & R where she got to see her family and her husband. She surprised her family which is remarkable since she had to travel all the way from Afghanistan to do it. And I don't think any of these soldiers whom I hear from realize how elated I am every time I get a letter or email from them. I really enjoy knowing how they are doing....they all seem to have such good hearts....