Happy Thanksgiving!

I decided at the last minute to bring the laptop and I am glad I did. I have a bit of free time today and there is free internet in my room, so it gives me something to do.
This is how my Thanksgiving day went...I got up and found my way out to the NCO academy and waited in the car for about 30 minutes for Kyle to be released. After we found each other we went and sat in the Chapel from 0930-1210. At 1210 we went and stood in line at the chow hall. It wasn't even close to the best Thanksgiving meal ever, but it will do. Plus, I didn't have to put any work into it, so that helps with the amount that I liked it! After Kyle's dinner time we had about an hour to walk around, so we walked our turkey and stuffing off. We then got to leave the NCO academy compound from 1400-1715, however we had to stay on the military installation. We had a chance to hang out and go get Kyle a pillow at the huge PX (it made me feel like we were back at Ft. Campbell...the PX was so nice). It was nice to see him, but definitely not long enough. But I will be thankful that we even got to see each other at all. I am staying the night at the hotel and leaving for home in the morning. I decided with the weather it is best not to drive at night, plus even though I have a GPS I hate driving when I don't know my way! I just got back from Subway and am now eating my sandwich and watching the Macy's Day Parade.
It is always hard on Holidays to be away from my family back in the states. I really do wish them and wish it was easier to get home. I am so thankful for them and really miss them. I hope you guys are having a great Thanksgiving!!!
One last note...Today as you gather around your tables with your family, please take time to think of all the soldiers protecting our country who aren't with their families this Holiday season. Here in Graf and back in Schweinfurt there are soldiers leaving for Iraq today, Thanksgiving day. I admire them and pray for them as they say goodbye to their families today and over the next week to protect you and me. Plus there are already so many deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq and I pray from them and their families as they are apart this season.
Here are a few pictures from my Thanksgiving Day:

I thought this was funny. I didn't know where I was going, but when I saw a much of guys behind the chain link and barbwire fence in formation I knew I as in the right place. Kyle says he is in prison...it kinda does look like it.

This is Kyle all nice and full after his Thanksgiving meal!

This is the desk of Generals Rommel and Patton. It is located in the headquarters building at the NCO academy.