Hey everyone,
Again, I know it has been a really long time since I have written a blog. I was in the process of moving to a new FOB. The Internet definitely hasn't been all that good, but more so, I have have been busier than I have been since I got in country.
Currently, I am at FOB Meraz in Mosul. I like the change of scenery, especially because it is much bigger here, but its not the best of places. We pretty much hit the ground running here and haven't slown down yet. I am still doing the same job, just on a larger scale.
Mosul is probably the most interesting place that I have seen since I have been in here. Every day I see the wall of Nineveh, a wall with many gates that was built circa 400 BC. The wall has been excavated and renovated sometime around the 1800s. It is pretty interesting. The gates and wall are in the bible in a couple of places. The other biblical place I get to see everyday is Jonah's Mosque (Jonah and the Whale). Anyway, this place is pretty cool, except for the violence... You should look it up.
Something that all of us have pretty much thought about here... If the people of Iraq (the bad ones primarily) would stop fighting for one minute to understand the importance of this country in history, they could actually profit from it. For instance, if there wasn't fighting here, this place could make so much money just from the tourism to the many vast religious and historical sights that are still here. Many people mission to many other countries that, yes, have a lot of background, but it is extremely unsafe here - especially for Westerners.
Anyway, here I am. I will try to write more. I am sorry that it took so long to write, it has been hectic.
My best wishes for everybody.
Phil
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I miss you so much. I am very proud of you for being over there. Be careful and make sure you come home safe!!! Only a couple of months to go.
Hey Philip
Glad to hear from you again. hope you got my email. I guess if you are now settled there, I can go ahead and send that package to you.
I know where you are and agree that it is a place that should be preserved for historical purposes. The people there should look around and see just what it is they have. Tourist would flock to see all the sights there if they knew that it would be safe. The income would go a long way into bring that culture into the 21st century. You are doing an important job there and should be proud of yourself. People here don't understand that to stop the violence from reaching our countries we have to stop it over there first.
Anyway, I'm glad things are going well for you. Keep safe and keep in touch.
love
Aunt Edie
Dear Philip,
You make me so proud.I'm glad you can see through all the bad that there is some good.I agree,the country should look at itself & see just what the future could hold for them if they just stopped and took a good look.It is very historical & you're right,tourism would help their economy.I love you son.Keep up the good work.I'm counting down the days till your return.
Love Mom
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