School Daze
I wanted to show all of you some more positive things that are happening here in Iraq.
The following photos show the current state of a lot of the schools located in the urban areas of the country. The picture below is a school located not to far from our base headquarters. As you can see, it is a very basic "mud hut" with a thatch roof.
This is a closer photo of the "school house"...
...and these next two are of the actual class rooms inside of the building.
Now for the good stuff. This is project funded by you, the American Taxpayer, to build new schools where they are most needed...
...in order to give these children a better environment in which to learn.
I know it sounds idealsitic, but I want to believe that our efforts will give these beautiful, Iraqi children the tools they need...
...to build a a brighter future for their children...
...because little kids shouldn't have to worry about stuff like this.
Call me a dreamer...
John
The following photos show the current state of a lot of the schools located in the urban areas of the country. The picture below is a school located not to far from our base headquarters. As you can see, it is a very basic "mud hut" with a thatch roof.
This is a closer photo of the "school house"...
...and these next two are of the actual class rooms inside of the building.
Now for the good stuff. This is project funded by you, the American Taxpayer, to build new schools where they are most needed...
...in order to give these children a better environment in which to learn.
I know it sounds idealsitic, but I want to believe that our efforts will give these beautiful, Iraqi children the tools they need...
...to build a a brighter future for their children...
...because little kids shouldn't have to worry about stuff like this.
Call me a dreamer...
John
posted by John at 5:48 AM
9 Comments:
hey brother,
remember when you tried to burn down me and jessics school, you didnt do a very good job because i remember we still had to go to school that next day, im thinking we should of had some of these posters in our school showing model rockets and gasoline
IT was good to see the bright side of life.The world will be a better place.Justus's comments will be a story to be told, and you will come home with even more .Keep the info coming, last week I did not here from you and we got concern.
Just got off the phone with Megan she was gettting ready for next mission out. She said they keep taking her truck after she gets it ready and moveing her to another one. She sounded good, so both of you GOD BLESS we love you
John~ Those pictures are amazing! I can't wait for Monday, so I can show my students...Did I just say that I couldn't wait for a "Monday?" :)
Take care and we love you!
PSS~ Amy and I have been playing a fantastic game of phone tag. Amy if you're reading this...you're it!
Love,
Shelly
Great reporting John!! It's always great to hear from you. The avaition unit here in Decatur and the transportation unit from Paris just got back in town. It seems like just a few months ago that they left. I know that time travels at a different speed when you're over there though....
btw..for a little amusement check out www.savetoby.com Poor wittle wabbit.
Take care & God Bless!!
Charles
Hey John,
It's really great to see some positive spin on things taking place in Iraq, most of the news only covers bombings and elections. Those issues make great head lines, but the story you're telling is way better.
Keep up the great work & God Speed,
Clint & Kelly Bridges
PS. I saw a report about a big win for the good guys... Sunday, Iraqi government officials said Saddam Hussein's half-brother and his former personal adviser had been captured
Hey John,
It's really great to see some positive spin on things taking place in Iraq, most of the news only covers bombings and elections. Those issues make great head lines, but the story you're telling is way better.
Keep up the great work & God Speed,
Clint & Kelly Bridges
PS. I saw a report about a big win for the good guys... Sunday, Iraqi government officials said Saddam Hussein's half-brother and his former personal adviser had been captured
Hi John!
Keep up the good work!! We miss you, but thanks to your blog and pictures, we know there is a purpose. You guys are in our prayers.
Krista
just to let you know big brother i shot expert today with the m16a2, 44 out of 50 and 10 of those shots were with a gas mask on, so if you need a sniper over there im your man
lata
justus
Hi John,
A mighty hello from PA. I am a sister/friend of your Aunt Maidi and Uncle Ivan. Please know how very much the pictures you send allow us to not dream but see what is before you. Just remember: "If there is light in the soul, There will be beauty in the person. If there is beauty in the person, There will be harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house, There will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, There will be peace in the world." God bless you, friend John and hello to all our heros. Peace
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