21 Oct 2004:
Yep, we will stop recieving mail sometime soon, not sure of exactly when. It's been a good tour, and I am immensly grateful for everyones kindness and prayers.
My baby brother is soon to be over here with his unit, the next time I chat with him I intend to tell him to contact you all:)
Thanks so MUCH!!!!!!!!!!
SGT Elizabeth A Le Bel
07 Oct 2004
Winter items:
Hand wamers/toe warmers were a biggie last winter, especially while up in the towers with the wind blowing.
Black gloves really helped me out, The wool ones issued aren't that great honestly.
Baclavas (not sure on the spelling) the little head wraps for one's ears are also really nice.
On other news, my unit is nearing the home stretch, we got told this morning that no more packages should be sent after the first week in November, as we will be shutting down our mail service here. YAY! Home soon!
As ever,
SGT Le Bel
14 Sep 2004
We have moved into our new camp, and things are much nicer than before. Living conditions, chow, and we even have a pool here we can go visit sometimes. Wicked nice let me tell you.
So far all is safe here, we thank all for their prayers, out of all who have deployed with us we have yet to have a serious injury. Someone above is looking out for us.
As ever,
SGT Le Bel
26 Jul 2004
The new place is a slight improvement, not so many mortars, but still in Iraq LOL.
We really don't have very many specific needs, but we do have an over abundance of basic toiletries, so what we really would like is non perishable food (Other than Ramen, we have alot of that as well). Also, the little portable battery operated fans. We have a severe problem keeping the generator up and so lose our beloved AC, frequently.
THANK YOU to everyone who sends us packages.
Have a great day,
Elizabeth
24 Jul 2004
I am sorry for the incomuincado. I have been at home on leave, and then when I came back we are in the process of moving to a new location. Better location, but not by much. I haven't had much time to sit down though and review my email. My poor mailbox was stuffed. Only 5 more months and we're outta here!
Anyway, will try to keep up,
Elizabeth
04 May 2004
We are all doing well, here, but it's getting hot! We are getting requests for Mosquito nets and repellent big time. Also those little neck cooler thingys. I think you know what I mean. It has been quiet here lately, I do so hope it STAYS that way LOL.
As ever
Elizabeth
17 Feb 2004
Dear g-d, it is taking LMTV's to pick up all of the mail I am getting. THANKS SO MUCH to EVERYONE!!
Things out here are settling down into a routine, thankfully.
Still getting mortars and such, but they don't really scare us to much LOL.
I would ask though, and this sounds horrible!; that people don't send so many. My poor mailroom is being over run ROFL!
Thanks again for all you do,
Elizabeth
28 Jan 2004
Living conditions aren't bad, we are expected to move to smaller rooms next week. Special requests? Books! reading material, anything.