I don't know what to say, except for a heartfelt thank you ....and your name will be front and center on my jersey, along w/ my honored patient, Brianna's.

Hi Mike,
I posted the link on my blog post that you commented on---and your name goes on my race shirt regardless. If I was going to do this again next year (which my ortho surgeon is NOT recommending) I'd put it on there too.
I haven't been much inspired to write lately...this is busy season for me at work...but I promise to get back to it in another week or so.
Some day I hope you and I actually get to meet--thanks!!!

Hi Mike,
I know....I know....I'm working on it...I'm hoping I'll find the time to get it up tomorrow....If I could have just three or four more hours in a day, I'd be all set!!!

Glad you're home. You should come to Lake Placid for the run

For you? Anything.

Glad I could entertain. Hope you're doing well. Are you still in Iraq?

my family is a bit nuts too. but what can you do besides love them? can't fix them :) not that I'd want to even if I could, most of the time anyway. there are a few quarks that drive me nuts but it keeps life....interesting. are you all getting snow out of that system that hit us last night?

good to hear you're enjoying the weather. your opinion does mean something, thank you. I don't often get complements. how was your family time?

hey Mike, how's the weather in Montana this week? did you find my pictures alright?
Patience

Hey gorgeous (two can play that game) --thanks for popping in and for having my back.
xo
Mel

Old man winter was here while you were on the other side of the world. :) He might show back up again, so I wouldn't return the new coat just yet. Though i have been enjoying the break from the falling snow. 80+ inches in 3 weeks is just a bit much all at once. how's Montana? eastern Washington is currently under a stagnant air warning. I suppose I should be glad it's a change from winter weather warnings.

self-actualization? You're confusing the knuckle -draggers.
:)

it's starting to melt finally. though that includes the flooding that comes with melting a lot of snow. On the other side of the state things are apparently pretty bad with most of the passes closed and part of I-5 under water among others. How are things in Qatar?

Good morning from Washington State.

Glad to hear you will be home soon and that you are safe...lets keep it that way. Just know we are thinking about you. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

How r you doing? Havent heard from you since your last email. let me know you are still ok!!

and a VERY belated happy birthday to you!

Hey Mike,
Glad you liked the blog; I've been reading yours about Iraq (although not commenting, but reading with great interest).
Please stay low, stay safe, and come home soon.
Wish I could have figured out a way to send you a plate full of that dinner we prepared, but I don't think gravy travels well.
:)
Mel

and thanks for defending my Cairns New Yorker honor.
:)