Speaking of which, we enjoyed your call, today, big guy. I marvel that we can communicate in this way though we are so far apart. It’s always so good to hear your voice and know that you are OK. We truly appreciate your writing and dote on the articles. We are disappointed (but understanding) when we don’t see a new entry every day. We do get that you are in the U.S. Army and need to work occasionally, in between opening packages and scarfing J.F. and carbs. More news later. Sleep and eat well, doctor.

My warmest personal regards to all of you who fearlessly respond to Erik’s and other’s musings. Your writings and good wishes make this remarkable exercise all the more interesting.

How does it really feel to be thus loved?

Hi Tanya; I hope you’re dealing well with your deployment and the cruddiness of being away from your kids. Thanks for visiting with Erik this week and for your sacrifice over there. He said it was like a little ray of WRAMC just seeing you. I can’t pass a sign for Aiken w/o thinking about you(or at least about your mom ). Take care out there.

Hi Brendan and congrats on your staff position at WRAMC (since I haven’t seen you since you and Erik both made Major) Thanks for sending my husband some gourmet carbs. Did you guys ever settle your heady debate about Universal oxygen loss? One of the highlights of my life was watching two unbending intellectuals argue that around a bonfire in Phoenix. Are there any other conferences out there, because I know we’d be ‘in’.

And speaking of happy packages, I just sent mom and dad R a cool little something in the mail…So be on the lookout guys!

You haven’t seen AI? I keep forgetting about AFN programming. Sorry–just hold that thought.

re; Millie…..Will do ASAP. Sorry for the delay.
I just keep forgetting to ask Maddy if she can dub it over digitally to disc. Will do Boo.

I finally took the van to get new tires today. I guess it was a good thing I did. TOYOS? The guys at Marc Younts looked at me as if to say, “I can’t believe you walked through that door in one piece- driving around in a WOMD and all.” I do feel better about driving to Atlanta though. Something wasn’t feeling quite right but the work turned out to be more expensive than we’d hoped. They tried to talk me into getting 4 new ones but I said I couldn’t make such an expensive decision w/o consulting you. I’ll email the particulars. Your dad can back me up…right Dad R? (a little back up would be nice)

I’m leaving in a bit so you can call my cell if you get a chance. If not, talk later.
Love you.

Jason needs to go, right away. He’s got this much talent: |–|

Speaking of Millie, I have not yet seen it. Would be great if someone could round me up a copy…

Tonight we pulled the van out of the garage, so that Maddy and Drew could put on their taps and do “Forget about the Boy” from “Millie” while we all sat on the brick steps and watched and clapped. It was still great. I even pointed the headlights inward like spots. Gracie kept demanding, “Again!”

Aimee leaves tomorrow so we’ll obviously do the Atlanta airport run which isn’t quite as fun when you’re dropping family off.
I’m already sad about saying goodbye but we’re expecting a new wave of visitors on Friday evening as you know so there’s no time for crying. I’ll miss them-the week flew by. What I would give to sit back with a Sonic Lemon-berry Slush and watch FNL’s with you this weekend. Pardon my whining, but it’s just one of those moments when I realize how obnoxiously this all stinks.