Life has a way of taking strange turns. Last year, about this time, life was not looking well. I had lost my job and insurance, and we were just making the best of it.
This year, I am 7,000 miles from home, working as a civilan contractor in Afghanistan. Christmas in Afghanistan....it even sounds odd to say. But that is where I will be, for Christmas and New Years. My family is taking it pretty well, but its hard for anyone here. Everyone tries hard to make the best of it, and that is great for the soldiers and their morale. The DEFAC's (mess halls) decorate and there is Christmas music, etc. But its still obvious we are all a long way from home. And there is humor too, as the troops and contractors try to cope. Given the situation, some of it is really funny.
An example:
http://www.clipaday.com/videos/santa-in-afghanistan
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone! I'll post again as time allows!
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