Random thoughts

I heard that Michigan got a bit of a hot blast that won't quit...110 degrees the highest recorded temperature there. Let's put out hands together and pray for comfort. While we're talking to the big guy, let's give thanks for the weather in the sandbox. It finally cooled off today. It was 105 degrees and a nice breeze. Good grief, I can't wait to take a dip in something that is not 2 percent chlorine.

Speaking of hot, tempers flare and people are vicious when it's hot. It's a desert out here. Fear, weather, isolation, bugs, snakes, rabid dogs and the bad guys always breathing down our necks. I had a friend, good guy (not from the US), that was kidnapped, tortured and killed. He taught me that all locals are not bad...he was a real sweetheart. He helped me to understand the peaceful lifestyle that they live. My heart will always hold a special place for him. You grieve and try to make sense of it all, but it was his own people. He played by humanity rules not by the Talibans. A really special man...a real tragedy.

Then there's a new guy in town, the verdict is still out on him. I've been a Medic for 16 years, the new boss has been one for 2 years. It's a little like watching a toddler walk for the first time. I get the gooey's when he works on a patient... and then he opens his mouth. He believes himself to be more intellgent then all the peons in his kingdom. I have to shake my head at some of his random thoughts that he actually tries out on patients and doctors alike.- like a child trying out language for the first time. I hold that sacred, plus anything that will crack me up here is worth it. However, this guy is very articulate and a military doctor that he tried to set down the rules to did not take too kindly to being told how the treatment system works here. Eventhough I promised not to bring him to the aid station again, I think the lashings may trickle down to me.

Let me hold me breath, because...Praise God it's R&R time! I only have to watch the dirty glances his way for a few days more. He's such a nice chap too and funny. How can one person totally alienate and piss off a whole camp in one week? I'd love to help him out, but I'm going home! Sorry pal! Put a muzzle on it and...I don't care! My 2nd grandson will make his grand entrance (I hope and pray), while I am home. I'm going to entice the little fellow with grandma love and try to get him to pop early. If that doesn't work, I can always barter or badger the doctor. Yes, it's funtime very soon!