Yesterday, through the activities that Laura performs on a daily basis (vague for a reason), she got a huge boost from a very important source.
While performing the activities, we are trying to show the Iraqi people that the Americans are involved in doing these great things for the Iraqis. Sometimes it must feel like the impact is not getting through, but yesterday a important Iraqi told Laura that what she and the Americans are doing IS making an impact and made several complementary remarks (i.e. may your family be blessed, etc).
After years of living under a tyrant manipulating the minds of his people to hate Americans together with a region of the world where Americans (and westerners) are held in contempt by so many, it is exciting to hear the news that we are truly changing the minds of so many.
Some may question this war and America's involvement, but when you hear how the actions of so many are changing the opinions of an entire country (and region) you can't help but think about how this impact will benefit the world and the generations to come. Demonstrating that western civilization and its people are good helps to bridge gaps that have been void for, well, as long as history books have documented civilizations.
This is not the only evidence of this change. I have been hearing from troops who have returned home from their tours and they all report the same things, that WE ARE changing the culture... in a VERY good way.
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Hey,
Glad to hear that Laura is getting some good feedback for her hard work.
But, we want more info on Laura (in accordance with the military sensorship rules of course) - how are her days? is she getting to see any of the country? is she counting down the days to her return? was she promoted to Major yet? are you guys thinking of relocating to IRaq on a more permanent basis?
Tali and I are good, thaught about Lauras situation th other day when tempartures got above 70F (we are in Alaska...) and we actually felt a warm (-:
Hope both of you are hanging in there - I am sure beeing apart fpr so long cant be easy.
Take care,
Tali and Scott
Days here are fine. I work over at the Defense Legal Clinic trying to promote an advocate cultures to Iraqi Defense Attorneys. It's very rewarding (albeit frustrating at times). I've seen some of the country, although not as much as I would like. No plans on relocating to Baghdad in the near future. But who knows about the future...enshala.
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