Christmas
It’s hard to get into the Christmas spirit out here. I sat out with a cup of coffee in 70 degree weather the other day with the sun shining. There are decorations here and I play Christmas music in my clinic once or twice a week, but it still slips your mind that it is the Holiday season. Some people here are bah-hum-bugging the holidays, while others embrace it. I embrace it. I feel that you need to keep a perspective of home with what we do here or there will be little to be happy with or look forward to. That is why I’m closing down my shop on Christmas Day. The next holiday is New Years, then Dee’s birthday, then each holiday after that, including Flag Day. We set up one milestone after another. It keeps things in perspective and allows us to look forward to more than just the next meal.
So…. Take time to tell those around you Merry Christmas. Cherish the time with your family and friends and please say a prayer for the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen that are serving back home and overseas. I, as well as those around me, appreciate all of your support, thoughts and prayers.
Merry Christmas Family and Friends. I hope I’m home to spend the next one with you all.
The photos enclosed are of my clinic decorations, the DFAC and filling sandbags before chow. We fill sandbags to send out to the outposts that we set up to protect or soldiers.
13 months and counting.
posted by Chris @ 12/18/2007 06:27:00 AM
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9 Comments:
I had to laugh at the first few sentences you wrote. I can totally relate! Christmas in Florida... well, it just doesn't feel like Christmas when you're walking around in shorts and flip flops!
I hope your holidays are as happy as they can be and know that you are definitely in our thoughts over here. I'll be *hopefully* seeing Deanna while we're both in NY, so I'll be sure to give her an extra big hug. Take care!
~Katie
CHUBB,
As a proponent of Flag Day,I fully support your decision to mark this great, great holiday!
We're all thinking of you here in MD and in NYC and hope your holidays are as wonderful as they can be.
Thank you for your personal sacrifices. You and your brothers and sisters there are keeping us safe.
We miss the crap out of you!
-CHUBB
Chris!
I just stumbled across your blog from Deanna's AIM info, although I know I'd been emailed about it before. Negligent Beth! I've been thinking about you, your new family, and our soldiers in Iraq a lot lately. I hope you have, at the very least, an uneventful Christmas season, and that time flies while you're overseas.
I'm excited to see Deanna tomorrow. We're meeting in the town I affectionately refer to as Whoresmell. (Inappropriate! Just who is your blog audience? Am I going to be ostracized? Black listed?) I have some big news to tell her and my other "home friends" tomorrow night.
Your thoughts on the importance of milestones are thought-provoking, and your current-day blog has me eager to re-read my Great Grandpa's diaries from WWII and Korea. I don't remember his holiday writings, but I bet the emotions and thoughts bridge time.
Hugs and Christmas-tastic wishes,
Beth
Hi Chris! Here it is almost 3 in the morning and I'm thinking you are probably awake and out running right now! I am in the midst of wrapping and packing- getting ready for the drive up to cold, snowy WNY.
We will surely miss during our visit- especially Ryan as there will be one less guy to comiserate (sp?) with about the Czworka girls.
Ryan and I are FINALLY sending our first of many packages out to you in the morning. I'm sorry it won't get there in time for Christmas- but it will extend your holdiay! :-)
We love you and send blessings, prayers and many, many, many thank you's over seas to you and your fellow heroes. Merry, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
We're counting down the days with you! Stay safe!
love, Amy
Hey Chris,
Perfect timing!!!We just finished lunch with Dee and Cheryl when you called. What a perfect way to finish an already great meal. Dee was as bubbly as ever, Cheryl looked great.
Mom and I are holding our own.
You are beginning to sound like you are settling in a little more. It takes time. When I was at sea I used to use the holidays as markers too. Thinking of the things that made them a little more personal. The fence around the Christmas tree, The costumes for the neighborhood Halloween Party. St Paddy's Day at the Milochs', The pasta fest every 4th of July. Things that make that day a little more special. They are warming thoughts, never lost...
We will be going to Dick and Marilyn's for their annual get together tomorrow. They send their best to you and hope you will be home for next years party.
Keep up the good work Son. You are in our thoughts and prayers
ALWAYS.
Love
Dad & Mom
Merry Christmas! I am in Chicago for the holiday. Its sooooo cold here that when you go outside it almost takes your breath away. We are expecting snow today or tomorrow. Boozer is super excited. He loves to play in the snow and make little Boozer snow angels.
Miss you. Be safe.
Merry Christmas, Chris!
HAPPY NEW YEAR CUZ!!!
I never made it up to C-Ville so it was a Christmas in NYC for me.
Thinking of you always and keeping you in my prayers daily.
You are such a stand-up guy and I'm so proud of you.
Sending you good vibrations and wishing you peace of mind, body and soul for the new year! Love, Tara
HI Chris!
Thanks for passing this site on to Dr. Pags...I just wanted to post a quick note to wish you a Happy New Year! You are right, we need to enjoy our blessings wherever we are.
Thanks for serving! I'd be interested in more details re: your clinic...how many patients in a given day? What type of dx are most prevalent?
Drop me an email of you get the chance...
Fondly remembering you as a dedicated student!
Dr. Buccieri
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