Temperatures are still pushing 120 degrees, and it's still a war zone, but living conditions for Dave's battalion are tremendously better than last summer.
Dave says you can immediately tell the first-timers from the veterans. The newbies talk about how terrible it is, and the returnees like Dave are saying, "Is this really Iraq? It's so much better!"
They have a chow hall (three cooked meals a day instead of MREs), real beds (Dave shares a room with two other guys), some air conditioning, internet access, phone access, and a lounge with foosball and a television.
Dave said he has built himself a bookshelf in his room, and we've sent a bulletin board to go with it. He loves to display pictures from home.
His current assignment is working the night shift (7 p.m. to 7 a.m.) in the Battalion Aid Station. Sleeping during the day is difficult, but he's beginning to get used to it. (Except when the roommate comes in to watch a DVD on his computer.)
We are thankful that so far most of Dave's work has involved small accidental injuries and minor illnesses. And we pray that things remain relatively peaceful.
Dave continues to appreciate our prayers, and would also enjoy receiving things to help his time away from home go by quickly, like letters and photos from friends and family.
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It's so good to hear that things are better for Dave! Is it still possible to write to him through MOTOMail?
amanda.farmer@yahoo.com
Its good to here that it is better this time around. My prayers are always with Dave. I just wrote a letter to Dave Lindahn, I was wondering if you have a way that I can contact Dave.
Matt Morrill
shrkfan2002@yahoo.com
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