Who Let the Dogs Out!

I have not blogged in a while but I have much to tell. The other day one of our RTOs (Radio Transmit Operator) had simpoms of a heart attack so he go Life flighted to BAF and then to Germany. Now we as the TAC have to do 2 days each as an RTO to fill in for him while he is gone. But I think it will be till the end of our tour because I think he is not coming back. Anyway I had to do it for the last 2 days and the second day the TAC had a mission with the Military dog. I did not know that they used dogs in the military but guess what they do. And the dog is trained to find bombs and protect his handler. I did not get to go on that mission but I heard there will be more like it in the future because the dog will be staying here till the end of the tour. I found out the dog is very nice but was told not to run toward the handler or the dog will attack. Anyway it is so hot over here now that the dog can only work for 15 to 20 min at a time and then have to brake for like 30 min. so the missions will be long but theyare good. I have been very blessed to be where I am at because the other areas more south of here are very bad and lots of lives are being lost every day. I only spent 2 days in the TOC and the net was non stop in those areas for IEDs and fire fights. I would like to thank all the people who are praying for me and keep up the good work because God is keeping me safe. I miss home and can not wait till I get to see Bea and Katelyn again I bet she has grown so much since I last saw her. I on the other hand have shrank since she last saw me and I hope she still will know who I am when she see's me. I have been doing alot of writing and reading laterly and finding myself enjoying it but that will probably only last till I get home. I am not usualy one to like to read but since I have some time I have been. I also get to call home alot and e-mail to when I have time to do so. I was talking to bea yesterday and she is sick these are the times I wish I were home to be able to take care of her and Katelyn. Also Tonya and Joey are moving to Ralston I hope that it is a good move for them. Bea helpped with the move even though she is sick now that is a true friend and some one who put others before themself. I am truely proud of my wife and hope that she get better soon so that she is not so miserable and can relax.