17-18 May - Weekend duty

For those who are wondering what we do on the weekend in Iraq - we work. Unlike my last tour in Iraq I do not have 2 half days off. We work 24/7, from when we take over the mission to when we hand-off the mission to the next guys. However, I was able to sneak away and attend church on Sunday morning. There is something strange about attending church with a weapon on my shoulder and having armed guards standing outside keeping watch. Despite the armed attendees it was good to have a change of scenery and get lost in the priest message; if for nothing else to have a few moments to reflect on the days readings with out the phone ringing. I did not get the opportunity to attend weekly services last time I was in Iraq because of my austere location - luckily I have that opportunity this time around. Have a great week.