... find something that makes you happy.

I have been trying to figure this out for myself!!! It's so much easier to tell someone else to GAL!!! It is even harder for you being in Iraq, I know. Maybe you can find something that will at least distract you for a period of time.

What about a new hobby? what stars do you see in that part of the world that we can't see here? What kind of critters are running around there (my BIL was there and wrote about some interesting lizards that showed up in his tent). Have you seen a camel up close? Bet that could make an interesting letter to your older daughter. What about photography? Is there something new "on post" you can learn? Do you get to try different foods? Have you seen a date tree? Have you tried eating pumpkin as a vegetable? Can you volunteer for KP duty Do you have a dart board available? What about ping pong? Do you want to learn a new language? A new skill?

Maybe you could describe your surroundings there. Start a journal of new things you are encountering. (Just not relationship stuff

So dream a little! Do something just for Anthony! And let me know what you find. i'm looking for ideas for myself.

Matilda