For anyone who would like to write or send a care package to Mike while he's in Iraq his address is:

LCpl Pettit M D

MWSS-273, H&S, S-3

Unit 78555

FPO AE 09502-8555

email: chevy6053@gmail.com

They have alot of time to be bored. He left on Wed. Sept. 24th and arrived in Iraq on Sat. Sept. 27th. He says he is in the middle of the base and is not in a bad area. Hopefully it stays that way.

I'm packed and ready to get out of the apartment I'm in. I liked my apartment but the people who live above me were unbearable. Noisey!!!! They also have a child who is up at 11:30 pm,12:00 am,sometimes 1:00 am running back and forth and jumping off furniture. Many sleepless nights. I'm moving into a house. NOBODY WILL BE ABOVE ME! I'll be renting from my step-sister. It will be smaller than what I'm in now. Anyway, I hope everyone is doing well. Have a great day!

Nothing very interesting to post lately. I'm sitting with my step-moms 93 year old mother today. She doesnt get around to well. She has to have help with walking, standing and sitting. It can be alot of work. But thats ok. She enjoys the company. It's raining right now. Not sure we need more rain though. Due to all the flooding here. My heart goes out to the people who are trying to save their homes. I hope everyone is having a good summer. I hope to visit my sister in Bowling Green in July. That's my usual vacation spot. I went to watch the musical the producers at the Muny Thursday. It was funny! Not my favorite though. Singing in the rain is the best!

I've been on vacation since March 15th. It's great having time off. I went to visit my sister in Bowling Green, KY. We had a good time laughing,shopping,cleaning and playing with Anna. Anna had a birthday on March 4th and we celebrated while I was there. She is 3 years old now. I can't believe it. I always hate to leave her and come back to St. Louis. Anyways hope you all had an eggcellant bunny day.

Happy Valentines Day!