I’m here!
January 23rd, 2008 by 1st Lt Prifogle
So I made it to Iraq a few days ago. We are now 11 hours ahead of California so my body is still adjusting to the time change, but getting used to it. It’s actually cold and rainy here - which isn’t what I expected, but nice. We have a lot long days ahead of us. I have some funny stories from the trip over here and will post them this week. My Marines are at the chow hall right now and I’m feeling really nauseous right now so I’m going to rest before I start up again. We are in the middle of a turnover with the outgoing unit and we’re all trying to learn all our new responsibilities. My job is much more demanding out here then in the states. If anyone wants to send care packages or letters send me a note and I’ll email you our address out here - we love mail. I do an “I’ve got mail dance.”
Cheers,
Libby
Libby,
We are all glad that you made it to Iraq safely. My mom and her FCCLA( family,career,community, leaders of america) group are going to try to adopt your unit. We will try to send care packages over later this month if we can. If there is anything special that you desire just let me know, ie. candy, jerky… The first care package we will send to you directly and then you can distribute as you wish. Also we are all keeping you in our prayers everyday. See you in 7 months.
Sara Neville
Hi Libby,
Glad to hear you are back on the ground, after all that air time. I hear that the place you are at is a real luxury location, theater, large sand volley ball court, free transportation where ever you want to go. Even offers amenities including an indoor swimming pool, Post Exchange, Burger King, Pizza Hut, a Subway Restaurant and a Green Beans Coffee Shop, but I am sorry to say there isn’t a Starbuck’s, yet.
But one thing it isn’t, it isn’t state side and that is where we wish you and all the rest of our service people were.
I don’t think the Lady Bug would like it there with all the sand and rough roads, although the diesel is very cheap.
What kind of phone system is there? What is the cost to call home and is there a cost to receive calls? Looking for more Posts from you.
We keep you in our prayers
Love and Hugs
Amy & Jerry
Hi Libby,
Thanks for posting your address. Got the labels made so will begin getting some treats together for you all. Suggestions? It’s raining here in CA too! Stay safe. We’re praying for you. Rock on, Citrons!