Hon,

When I get back, we are definitely going to line up a regular baby sitter for you for the coming year.

I agree with the girls. Crack does kill.

Today we started running more rehearsals for combat care. I hope that I am adequate for the task of training the medics under my care. I am trying to absorbe as much as I can, but in some respects, much of what I am learning now is quite different than what I learned in medical school. The principles are the same, but how those principles are applied in a combat environment are different. Even having gone to USUHS, military doctrine on how to treat hemorrhages, etc. has changed since I learned these techniques a few years ago.

It is good I am here learning, though at times, I am still feeling inadaquate. I guess it is good to realize my own inadequecy though.

I miss you and the children very much. I wish I could give you all a big hug. I don't like being lonely. Fortunately, there is a decent gym on post and a nice dining facility :) so I am keeping busy in my spare time. Looking forward to your company again in a few days! Please hug the children for me.

Love,

Yours