This has been my first Christmas being away from the family. I can't say I was looking forward to it.
But today has turned out great considering the situation.
It started off with a phone call home and getting to watch the family open up gifts through the internet and a webcam. Then I got to get some more shut eye. After I woke up I read some for a few hours and then it was off to lunch.
The leadership here tries to make a big deal out of the holiday dinners and did a good job. We had everything you could expect.
Then the biggest surprise came when they opened the post office for a few hours and I had about 15 boxes. It was great to realize that we are not forgotten on Christmas. So to Jan, Marie, Dan, Patty, Mom & Dad Elders, Carrie thanks for the boxes and the perfect timing on the delivery.
So for me it was not a blue Christmas. I am with my deployed family of BHUT 311. It has been fun to hear each of them get to talk with their family at home. Especially SSgt Paule who has children that are under 6 years old.
I hope everyone's Christmas was special too. And don't forget what this time is all about and that is celebrating Jesus the saviour of the world's birth.
The picture is of the Christmas tree my mom sent me set up in the Radiology department.
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