Today was as normal as a day can be in Iraq. I had my regular platoon leader duties to attend to and my guys are still showing OIF who's boss (TN ANG Volunteers that is). I do want to share with you all about something I picked up today. We are fortunate to have a talented local artist on the FOB. I will leave his name off of the posting, but have to show some of his work. He mainly copies famous works of art, and pictures that people give him. His attention to detail in painting pictures is amazing. Some of us have joked that his paintings look like the picture was blown up and printed off. As some of you know, I collect pictures of Jesus laughing. Yes, I only have two in my collection. The small collection includes the one that I had the artist recreate, and one that Ralph Kozak painted (he is from Traverse City, MI). Here are two pictures of the artist finishing up and signing the painting. Where will Tiffany and I decide to hang it in our home? All of the family and friends reading this will have to come over to our house and find out. We love visitors. Love you all!
I know, I know.. I am soo due for a hair cut. You could almost braid it, ha ha.
I think you look great and we love to see you smile.
Love ya. Stay safe.
Posted by: nikki | May 10, 2005 at 12:16 PM
That is amazing art work! Can't wait to see it hanging in your house. More importantly, I can't wait to see YOU in your house!
Love and miss you much!
Tesse
Posted by: Tesse | May 10, 2005 at 04:19 PM
so are you gonna have Jesus next to Bear Bryant? ew, i can see a theological/college football discussion on faith and football happening. roll tide!
Posted by: gavin | May 10, 2005 at 05:29 PM
Dear Shawn,
Just a note to send my love, keeping you in my prayers. Please send me a list of any items that you pine for: magazines? hygeine stuff? candy? what kind? etc. FYI, I am writing you from the Community Assistance Network. That is a community action agency serving low-income residents of Baltimore County Maryland.
I got your info from your in-laws' Tom and Anna Deck, my sister and brother-in-law.
With a true fullness of heart,
Aunt Ginny
Posted by: ginny | May 12, 2005 at 04:02 PM
Aunt Ginny,
Thanks for leaving a note of encouragement. It means a lot to me. Well, my guys are pretty set with goddies like candy and all. If you have magazines having to do with cars, four-wheeling, racing, etc. My troops are all mechanics and love reading about cars and trucks. Thanks so much!! love, shawn
Posted by: Shawn | May 13, 2005 at 01:17 AM
...wow...amazing!
Posted by: Wes Roberts | May 24, 2005 at 10:49 PM
I always get this heartwarming feeling when reading a soldiers message or story.
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