Pardon my absence, but as you can imagine...preparing to go home after 4 months requires a lot of prep time. And with Mom being here for the last leg (3 days) of the deployment, I've been quite busy. Stay tuned, because I have lots to update on here: My Mom's experience on the Tiger cruise, my last few days on the deployment, my arrival in Norfolk, and me...getting to see, shake hands with and take a photo with the FLOTUS...that is the First Lady of the United States, Mrs. Obama. Additionally, I will be doing a "20 Things I will and will not miss about the Comfort", so there are many things in store in future posts. As I prepare to fly out in a couple hours, I am snapping a few last minute photos of the ship to have for my memory book. It has been a good trip. Very rewarding and often times, very fun. Lots of hard work was put forth...and through the gallons of sweat I released (funny) and the pounds of dirt that found me...I am so grateful. Grateful for a nation that allows me to have the job I have...grateful for a nation that gives us the freedom to do what we choose to do in our lives, and grateful for a nation that lends a helping hand to those less fortunate. I am glad that I am returning home with my head held high knowing that we (the Comfort mission/the United States) have provided a miracle to so many people without hope...my heart is filled knowing that our music brought smiles to the faces of children...parents...shipmates...friends...and again, I am eternally grateful that our Lord brought me along to see Him in action through all of His shepherds.

I will write more when I get home so stay tuned!

Thanks for sticking with me throughout my journey....

Thanks for stopping by....
Keisha