Pictures from Iraq

We don't hear from Dave too often, but he touches bases when he can. Recently he was able to send us a few pictures to share with family and friends. In addition to working at the Battalion Aid Station, Dave is now driving ambulances to transport patients between locations. As you'll see in the photos, these are pretty big vehicles. Dave says the road feel is a lot like the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland.

Communications were down for a while, but Kelly was able to talk to Dave recently. He said he spent a week out on patrol with a rifle company, and the group included one of the doctors and a physician's assistant. They shared medical knowledge with Dave, and he was able to teach them some patrolling techniques and Iraqi customs.

Recently, Dave and some of the Marines in the line company were able to have dinner with a local Sheik, which he said it was "very different, but a really cool experience."

Work at the Battalion Aid Station has been really busy this past week with sick calls. He doesn't have time to respond to all the mail he gets, but sends his appreciation to all of you.

The letters and emails and packages are all wonderful expressions of love, which is a great boost to morale. (And not just Dave's -- he shares his bounty with the other guys.) Please continue your prayers for our Doc!