Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Christmas in Bucca

A Merry Bucca Christmas to Everyone!! I had fun today Skyping with the family. It was Christmas Eve in Utah while Christmas morning here. I finally got to open that box that said "Do no open til Christmas". I'll admit it has been difficult being separated from the family, especially during this time of year, but I'm thankful that we are able to still have pictures and sound that can bring us a little bit closer together. I'm thankful for the Savior whose birth we celebrate and for His atonement, that can bring us together forever despite time and distance.

Here is the Christmas tree at the DFAC. They have a stereo blasting the Christmas tunes as well. Pretty Cool.



It's Christmas Day here at the TMC and we've had a few guests dressed in red come through. I just knew Santa would find me here in Iraq.

3 comments:

Jensen said...

Merry Christmas!! We hope it was a good one for you! Well, you are looking good . . . you look so young again:)) Take care and we love the pictures!
The Jensen Family

The Swensons said...

Ryan, we loved reading all your entries and seeing what it is like for you over there (well, at least get an idea). And thanks so much for the Christmas card/picture. We are glad you are safe. Hopefully the next few months will fly by!

Steve R said...

Thanks for the Christmas Card....I was wondering whether I would get a Ryan Larson card this year. Glad I am back on the approved list. It is great to read your entries. Thanks.