Hello from Afghanistan

I don't have much time but I just wanted to let everyone know that all is well out here. I have a lot to say with very little time, but I will be updating a little more frequently in the near future. Thank you for everyone that reads this and again im sorry that I haven't updated. It's been a little hectic but things are just now starting to slow down a little. I hope everyone has a great week and check back every so often because id like to hear from you.

In the waning days

It's almost like ground hogs day already around here. I didn't think this would have happened until I was about 3 or 4 months into the deployment but, it has arrived already without notice. Seems like I have been packing and unpacking and repacking for the past month. What should I put on top? What will I need if its below zero? Do I have enough warm weather gear? Am I forgetting anything? By the way the last question is almost inevitable. These are all questions I have been asking myself the past couple days. I have 3 checked bags and a carry on plus a personal. So trying to remember where everything is and how it is packed can rack the brain a little bit. I have been trying to make myself as available as possible to Lindsey and the kids. Seem like we have almost lived on SKYPE the last week or so. I think that will prove to be very handy on getting through deployment. If anyone ever see's me on feel free to call and say hello. My user name is Adam.Kish, you can find me by email which is adam.j.kish@gmail.com. Also, feel free to send me an email I'd love to hear from you. I appreciate all the feedback and followers on my blog. I'll keep all of you update as humanly possible.

Today, Lindsey informed me one of my old friends had got into an accident. He was in the ICU and has since passed away. I knew his family really well and I'm sure they could use a prayer during this critical time.  I have had a lot of time to think about things the last couple days being by myself. I know that I have a family that I couldn't be more thankful for. I just want to thank everyone that came to my going away it really meant a lot to Lindsey and I. Lindsey has a great burden upon her. She is the one that has to take care of our kids while I'm away, and I know she may need to lean on some of you for some help or someone to talk to. She didn't sign up to be a single parent, and just today she was saying how hard it is to get them ready to go to church without me being there. She will do an outstanding job. I have the upmost confidence in her.

I want to give you guys my mailing address in Afghanistan. You are in no way obligated to send me anything but know that if you decide to send something it is greatly appreciated!

SGT KISH, ADAM
2D Intel BN FWD (PACO/COLLECTIONS)
Unit 76650
FPO AE 09510-6650


Thank you and God Bless


-Adam-

Dooms Day

So we got word today that we will be leaving on the 14th of Jan. It's not very far away...at all. It kind of hit home today when they told us. Everyone looked around the room and gave up a big sigh, not of relief but of oh shit its coming a lot fast then we all realize! Today I went out and got a lot of necessities such as soap container, tooth brush holder, razors, body wash. The essentials. I've been putting packing off, but I seriously need to hop on that bandwagon ASAP, otherwise I'll be rushed and ultimately forget something, and it will probably be important. I am also trying to Golf as much I can before we leave. I've been hitting the ball well. I shot a 37 the last two days, which is especially good since I got an Anthrax shot on Tuesday and I cant lift my hand up to my face without almost bringing a tear to my eye. Other then that not much is going on. I just want to thank everyone for reading my blog that does, and feel free to comment on it, I'd love to hear from you. Also we need to get this blog out to as many people as possible. I like followers, so keep them coming.

The Goodbye...

Wow today was pretty tough in a lot more ways than one. Saying goodbye to loved ones is never easy, but saying to your 3 year old daughter, and having her realize exactly what is going on is much harder than anything I've ever done before. Then, how do you say goodbye to someone (Lucy) who is just starting to recognize you as her Dad? I went in her room this morning to get her, you should have seen her face...nothing could have melted my heart more then that smile did. Now that she is just getting used to me, I have to leave her again. I know Lindsey will do an outstanding job with the girls and talk me up like I'm the hero of the world. But I will be a complete stranger to Lucy and Sophia will have very distant memories of the great times we've had together. They say thats the price for Freedom...is it? I sure hope so I'm not the only one out here doing this, others are in the same boat as I am. So next time you see some one that is/was in the military at some point or you come across a Spouse of someone that is in, make sure you tell them they are just as courageous as the men and women fighting overseas. Its a tough job and not everyone can do it. I think of myself as a strong willed man, but today was a very hard day and I wouldn't wish that upon anyone.