Semper Gratus!

It’s Sprinkling in Iraq

by GunnNutt @ 9:21 pm. Filed under True Heroes

Just got this wonderful note from a truly wonderful lady. Stephanie is an Army nurse doing work I can’t even begin to imagine, but she’s a pro and I’m so proud of her…

Hey Folks!
Greetings from Iraq. Tonight, while working my 8 hour shift in the ER here in “this place”, I heard the distinct pitter patter on the aluminum roof of our trailer hospital… That sound that any Washingtonian can specify in less than a nanosecond… Yes, rain!!!! It has been drizzling off and on for the last 30 min. Every time I hear it pick up a little, I run out side without my cover and dance around like a ninny, with my hands raised high to catch as many drops as possible. It is as if it is bathing my tired body.

hahha… I can do without the pending mud hole, but heck, I love the rain none-the-less…

Love,
Stephanie

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14 Responses to “It’s Sprinkling in Iraq”

Leta Says:
October 10th, 2006 at 10:25 pm
Ah, the simple things in life no matter where you are! Thanks for sharing the note.

Good to see you “back”. I’ve missed you!
Karen I. Says:
October 10th, 2006 at 11:40 pm
Nurses are very special. I’m glad she had a special experience.
Sammy D Says:
October 11th, 2006 at 7:07 am
Awww that’s sweet. Give Stephanie our love, and YES INDEED we’ve missed you GN !!!!!!!
jim b Says:
October 11th, 2006 at 8:01 am
A small gift from God.
Donna, Los Osos, CA Says:
October 11th, 2006 at 10:46 am
I hope the rain brings blessings to her, and to Iraq.

Missed you too. I was at the Grand Canyon all last week, and when I returned I went to SemperGratus to see what I missed….I hope your quiet was all good.
jim b Says:
October 11th, 2006 at 11:56 am
You just wait. Some enterprising young soldiers will set up an impromptu sprinkler system to once again trigger the “festive dance of the nurses.” AKA the wet surgical garb contest.
SK Says:
October 11th, 2006 at 12:06 pm
Oh, I’m so happy for her and those with her. Any time you’re in the desert, rain is sacred! Especially, THAT desert. And yes, you were missed.
Mark Glesne Says:
October 11th, 2006 at 2:12 pm
Ahh yes, Iraq’s rainy season is slowly approaching and in some parts has already arrived. I remember it well: a country full of dust, sand and dirt suddenly becomes the land of mud! Haha!

Great note/post!

Keep up the good work! Those of us in uniform are blessed to have people like you behind us.
Sssteve Says:
October 11th, 2006 at 8:06 pm
GN, I think I would have to agree with Jimb, “festive dance of the nurses” for sure!!
GunnNutt Says:
October 12th, 2006 at 8:48 am
Mark - Was there ever something between mud and dust? What a choice!

jim b and Sssteve - “festive dance of the nurses”, you guys all think alike, don’t you? I like the predictability!!
Mark Glesne Says:
October 12th, 2006 at 4:50 pm
GN,

Oh, of course! There was also a hefty amount of rocks and gravel to choose from as well.

=)
GunnNutt Says:
October 13th, 2006 at 8:32 am
Rocks and gravel, too?!? What a paradise! I’m sure that made a plethora of comfy places for your bedroll each night.

Honestly Mark, I don’t know how you managed to stay so motivated and happy while you were there. You’re really inspiring!
jim b Says:
October 13th, 2006 at 11:14 pm
My first impression of a Desert was .. Dang this place looks like a Drive In Movie parking lot.
Mrs. Diva Says:
October 14th, 2006 at 11:06 am
jim b, I live next to the Rez and it is one HUGE parking lot that goes on for miles! When I hear of people coming here to visit, I always ask “Uh, do you golf?” If they do, maybe they’ll see greenery!