Brothers Michael & Nick

Jim's brother, Michael, in AZ, has been doing much much better! He hopes to leave the hospital today. The delay has been his pneumonia and the frustrating battle with the insurance company's roadblocks about his rehabilitation needs after surgery. Thanks so much for all your prayers and support. It's so very much appreciated!

Nicholas made it to Iraq. His wife, Kim, has talked to him and she sent out the following info. I know how busy we are with things these days, but if you find a spare minute to send him an email or even a package in the mail, he'd be thrilled to hear from anyone from home. Seven months is an eternity out there... Here's what Kim, sent to out:

nicholas.turner@aa.mnf-wiraq.usmc.mil

CAPTAIN TURNER, NICHOLAS A.
HMH-362
UNIT 44160
FPO AP 96607-4160

I (KIM) finally got an email from him tonight saying they were in Al Asad, but living in tents for the next 5 days until HMH-363, the squadron they are replacing, moves out and heads home. After that, they should be able to move into their 'rooms'.They are all struggling to adjust to the time difference, but I'm sure they'll get there soon! Nick said they all tried to stay awake that first day, but ended up taking a long nap and then slept longer than they planned. Nick woke up at 0230 (am)!

I found this really interesting site on-line. http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iraq/al-asad.htm I was curious about where Nick was, how he lived, etc. It has maps and describes life out there for our soldiers and claims to stick to the facts.