Well, I am back in Saudi Arabia. Still working everyday and too many hours of each. They piled on the work before I even got back!! I have so much to do so that we can get out of here. It looks like we will be leaving not later than 22 FEB 05. Then, we will get back and have 4 days leave. Next, return to Ft. Lewis to demobilize which should not last more than 2 weeks. So, if everything works in our favor then we will be done by the end of March. Woohoo!!!!

 

My plans for returning to civilian life are coming back to Vancouver until August. In Vancouver, I plan on getting a job where I can work by day and play volleyball by evening during the week and then play volleyball and have fun on the weekends. The only thing I need help with is if anyone knows where I can find a job from the end of March to the end of July, please send me details and contact information.

 

Then, heading to finish my Bachelor's of Science in Electrical ENGR at WSU in Pullman. After that, who knows. For now, I am going to return and work at WSU along with a coaching gig, I should be able to pay for my last year.............yes, I said it, my last year of college.

 

Well, I hope to see all of you soon enough. A big thank you goes out to everyone who wrote, sent packages, or took the time to keep all of us in your prayers. God bless everyone and be safe!!

Mikel B. Costello

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