Halloween

I think that today is an appropriate day to write an update on Blake since Halloween is his favorite holiday. It's been a month now since he was deployed and from the sound of things, he's getting settled in there. He really misses everyone at home, and it seems like such a long time before he will get to come home, but he's trying to keep his mood up and his attitude positive. Tough in these conditions, but he's trying.

The Army has found his best shift for work. Being the night owl that he has always been, he works from 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., 7 days a week. He tries then to get on to MySpace and catch up with some of his friends and answer a message or two before he goes to bed. He's discovered the tv show, Weeds, and is enjoying that at the moment.

His first package went out recently. He wanted a pillow and some sheets, so we sent that over with some of the paperwork he had requested. We're getting ready to ship over another box soon with some movies, books and snacks that he likes.

We haven't gotten any pictures from him because his camera broke on the way over. Neither of the cell phones that he took work where he is, either, so that's why he hasn't been using them to call or text anyone. He does receive text messages; he just can't send them out, so if you're texting him, keep it up.

I know if he were at home, he would be enjoying Halloween tonight with his friends. If you're writing to him, please keep it up. If you're not writing yet, please consider it as he is really homesick right now. He's going to be fine, though.

More info when I have it.