Chris and part of my personal area

Hello. First of all I want to say thank you for the packages and cards I get on a regular basis. Lets start with the latest one. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, thank you for the card and special words you added. It means alot to have an extended family to pray over me. Lynn Engmire, she works with Rhea Jo, your boxes of goodies helps the moral of myself and my unit. The valentine cards were a great hit within the unit. Everyone was appreciative. I am sure all of the spouses or significant others will love them. Not all of my unit is married. Linae Walker, Rhea Jo's step mother, thank you for the goodies and the dart board. It is nice to sit in my area and play darts. I don't even have to keep score! The treats and other goodies were a pleasant surprise. Expecially the goodies. Aunt Dianne and Uncle Fred, the tasty Cakes were magnificent, I don't share those. Sorry. It is nice that we became closer within the last couple of years and we will never forget the trip to Scotland together. You guys being there helped Rhea and I get through the tough spots, you know what I am talking about. And no it does not mean the if you turn the map upside down that you are going south when you were heading north. It looks like the puppies are getting bigger and should provide good snuggles. Rob and Lauren, what can I say, Robbie let me be a part of the the plaque group all the way over here. Laure even sent me a movie (Strange Brew) that I know she can not stand. That is a great sister. We also have grown closer in recent years. I will never forget the conversation we had when Robbie fell asleep in Wichita. I bet you Robbie is saying what conversation! Mom and Dad your emails, letters and packages make a son feel like the most important man in the world, you words of encouragement keep me going throughout my time in the military. No one can say they have better parents. I miss you like you would not believe. Rhea and I have spent more time with you in the past year than we have in the previous six, and it is still not enough time. Kentucky is looking a lot better now! No double wides! Marjorie and Don, it is nice to know a man and his wife have a home in more than one state. What you have done for Rhea and I last year means a lot more than words can say. You let us into your home with the Rock (who you tried to keep) and made it feel like our own. The cards, goodies and meaningful words you write down are an inspiration for myself and my fellow soldiers. Thank you. Rhea Jo, there is a country song by Brooks and Dunn called "A Brand New Man". That is our story, you picked me up when I was down, you put me in my place and still do. I can not think of where I would be if it was not for you. I hope I never disappoint you. Your packages, cards, emails, phone conversations and just being in my thoughts get me through each and every day. No one wants to go home more than I do. Not just to get out of here, but just to be with you and what we have together. For every one reading this, I hope you have the love with your special someone as I do with Rhea Jo. She is the best thing that ever happened to me, and I am so happy that I found her. By the way my hair was messed up in the picture and yes I were glasses when I am at the computer. You can see a picture of Jordan, Connor and Riley that Lauren sent me. My buddies keep asking me if they are mine. What do you think Rob? They are good at sports and from what I hear Riley is pretty rude. If you want to send anything, pictures are always good, I have plenty of wall space around me to hang them. Can you see the blanket behind me? Not my towel hanging there, lower. Rhea Jo made that for me. She definately knows how to make me feel like we are together.