Nothing is Normal

The AF girl I mentioned in my last post received the power of prayers over the night and was improving and was stablized enough to transport to the forward area. She is still in critical condition, and normally in these cases when they leave here, there is no tracking of patients. But this case got to so many people that our leaders for morale sake will be following her condition. And by the way the dog made it unhurt and returned after the attack to guard her fallen soldier. I also learned that if the dog gets hurt or is a hero of sorts, the can receive medals. Pretty cool.

Another girl in the hospital has affected many in this unit because of her humility. She was hurt on patrol and broke her neck. Her fellow soldiers were also hurt but to hear her tell it, she wasn't hurt that bad....a broken neck.....and she wants to return to her squad as soon as she can. That won't happen but she is 21 years old and the most amazing thing about her is her fun filled spirit. She cracks jokes and generally gets everyone feeling good who talks to her. She is just an amazing person. She said she don't know why she joined the Marines but that she will not re-up next time around. She thinks a good and fun job would be to work at Hooters, I don't blame her.
The funniest I heard her say was the Hospital, the one I've been writing about, is the best place she's been to in Iraq, nothing is normal. That is that.