Busy ,Busy, Busy

     I cannot believe it has been 2 weeks since I last posted on here.  It feels like only yesterday.  I know you all say not to worry if I don't post a lot, but I at least like to post 1 per week.  We have been really busy in more ways than one.  We have bid farewell to most of the Air Force personnel that have been with us the past 4 months.  I would like to take this time to personally thank them for their hard work and support while they were here.  We have been welcoming the new crew.  Can't get into details, but lets just say they were "thrown in the mix".  They started seeing the worst right off the bat.  It has been a big adjustment for them I am sure, but adjusting they are.  I am very impressed with their ability to adapt to the constant change they are seeing.  I haven't had my camera with me lately and it is a shame.  We were going to attempt to adopt a puppy that was going to be put to sleep.  However, we have even better news.  The puppy was given a great home elsewhere and we are glad to see she is doing well.  Most anyoe who knows me back home will tell you that I'm an avid dog lover.

     The weather is warming up quite a bit.  Ok, we're in the desert, lets face it, its getting right down hot at times...lol.  Its surprisingly not as hot as I thought it would be though.  I've been in worse in TX and FL.  The good thing about being over here is that they have the heat without the humidity.  I have been getting more and more excited each and every day as the time keeps going by.  I will soon be going home to see the family and I cannot wait. 

     Remember a couple of months ago I wrote a post about "Sad Faced Children"?  Well, I must admit...we just discharged a patient that was a young boy and he was always smiling.  He had been struck by a vehicle and had received a bad burn to his lower leg.  The doctors were amazing with the care they provided as was the rest of our staff.  This boy had a smile that could lighten up the entire room.  He thought much of what we did was funny and his smile would warm your heart.  He loved throwing ball.  We didn't have an actual baseball (probably best for safety reasons), but we had a plush easter egg and a baseball glove.  We would throw the ball with him and he would set there in his wheelchair and throw forever.  He loved it any time the staff would miss and get hit with the ball.  He would do one of those "belly laughs" where you can hear the laugh come from deep within.  I am so glad that he is better but hate to see him go.  We should be able to keep pre-packaged muffins stocked no because that boy could really tear into some blueberry and chocolate muffins. 

     Other than that, its basically business as usual here at Salerno.  The bugs are coming out, the creepy critters are crawling, and the enemy is starting to act like cockroaches when the lights go out.  Thats ok though....our brothers at arms seem to be dealing with that pretty darn well.  I hope this post finds all of you all doing great and until next time....SFC Jeffries out!