Tonight was a very long night for me, not because a lot of bad things happened but because of the nasty mood I was in. Most of the night dragged along for me until I realize that there are certain things I cannot change. Some of those things are TIME, I can't make time go any faster than it is currently going. AFGHANISTAN, I can't make it a more pleasant place to be. FAMILY, I can't help Heather with the girls or be there for Heather when she needs that break from the girls. SHIN SPLINT, I can't really do anything more than I am already doing for my shin splint. There are more but I think those few examples will suffice. If I keep letting these types of things drag my mood down any more than it has it will be a long 5 weeks until I get to leave this place. Once I started thinking about how I can improve my situation and make this a more positive 5 weeks there are certian things that come to mind. TIME, I can utilize my time more wisely and stay busy which in turn makes the time go by faster. AFGHANISTAN, although a very dangerous place at the moment we are doing the people of Afghanistan and the United States an important service by being here and combating terrorism. FAMILY, while I can't physically be there to help Heather out, I can be a good listerner for Heather and back her up in her decisions. And SHIN SPLINT, I know how to take care of the shin splint and I have to do what I can and make sure I don't hurt myself more. I just need to stay positive and not be such a downer because it effects everyone around me.
Well I wish all my runs could be like today's because it went really well. I took some Advil before I went to run and it worked like a charm because I didn't feel my shin splint at all. I ran 7.08 miles, burned 1,282 calories, and I ran for 65 minutes. I could run a little faster than normal because my shin felt so good. Well I hope everyone is having a good week. Until next time...
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Hey Little Bro keep positive you will be home before you know it. Take care of yourself and listen to Dad he knows what he is talking about on the run stuff. I know it is hard to be away from the family and how helpless you feel. Keep your faith strong and know the Big Man has the plan and will take care of you and yours. You are my hero and so is heather, the sacrifices you guys make do not go unnoticed in my household. We love you guys and you are in our prayers everyday. Stay strong man!!!!
Love ya, Bill
You know that no matter what you mood is I love you with all my heart. Please do not worry about the girls and I, even though I know you still will. We are good and we can get through the next 5 weeks till you are home - isn't long at all!
I know things are hard for you right now. Your blog is a good way to get things out and to figure out what to do too make your time go by faster. You did a good job of rationalizing a fix for your problem. We are all so very proud of you and Heather. Hang in there and you will be out of there soon. My totals for Tuesday are: I ran 6.09 miles which took 66 minutes and burned 1089 calories. Still can't get any speed. You take care. love ya dad
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