I got an email from Ben where he was able to attach a few pictures from downrange. It was such a surprise, but also so great to see what he is able to do for the local people at the medical clinic. Most of the time they are on their FOB (or base) where there is about 100 soldiers and support staff total, but once a week they travel a short distance to the local clinic just outside the fence to help out with the villages nearby who need medical help.
He didn't explain too much about each picture. But here they are:
These are some guys (Ben 3rd from the left) at the very first of the deployment. They are "in-between" places, not quite here or there... but at least they have guns, right?
Here is the group of local medics that come onto the base for medical training. Ben says they are full of smiles, teaching is a little slower with translations, but he enjoys the time they have together.
These two little girls came to the local clinic because they were sick. Ben said they were so cute in their beautiful dresses.
Helping again at the clinic.
This one made me get a little choked up. Ben is so great with kids, look at that smile and that cute little baby he is helping. I think that is one of the reasons I enjoyed getting these pictures so much. I can see that he is doing some good works while he is away from his family. I am sure Ben will send more pictures when he can so I will make sure to post those when he sends them.
(Also, my computer is still down. I was able to make this quick post at my dear friends house after pizza/movie night... gotta love Friday nights-- and GOOD friends too)
7 comments:
We love hearing from our family so far away and loved getting the updates and pictures of Ben.
I am sure you loved getting them as well.
We love you all!!!
i enjoyed the pictures too.. thanks for sharing...
Oh wow. Those were amazing pictures--crazy to see what he is really doing there. It seems almost unreal. They are lucky to have him. How are you guys holding up???
It is so great to see these pictures and what a wonderful difference Ben is making out there for those people! I, too, loved that last pic of him helping the baby. I think of you often and am so glad to hear you are hanging in there.
Friend! You are such an amazing person. I am so glad Ben is doing well. You are such a great mom. I pray that Ben will be safe, and the time will go fast until Ben is home with you again. I miss you!!
What a great surprise! Dusty and I have started to do a "picture of the week" because I wanted to see pictures of him doing what he is doing. He doesn't really think to take pictures, so now he has to :) But yes, that last picture...oh man. I can only imagine what it felt like for you to see that. They are doing good things, and I'm sure Ben is a huge blessing to everyone he comes in contact with there. I'm glad he is doing well and keeping that smile on his face! I MISS YOU! I hope things are going okay and you are feeling well. We've got to catch up sometime.
Great pictures! They remind me of my dad over there. He loves seeing the children, and wants so much to help them. And seeing the local medics who come in for training. So much like the men my dad works with. They so want to help their country. I'm sure it made you miss him like crazy, though!
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