Sondra is going to Iraq!

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Registered: 03-24-2004
Sondra is going to Iraq!
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Thu, 08-05-2004 - 6:41pm
I just have one thing on my mind... I am going to Iraq in a few weeks. I have accepted a position within KBR(Halliburton) in their human resource department that is located in Iraq. I have to fly down to Houston, they wanted me this Monday, but I have to much to do before then, so they allowed me to fly their on Aug. 16. From Houston, I will be flown into Iraq. This is something that I thought about long and hard, but I feel I have made the right decision for me.

Anyway, for some reason I just thought I should tell everyone. While I am scared, I am more thrilled and excited to worry about the risks. Wish me luck!!

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Registered: 04-08-2003
Fri, 08-06-2004 - 7:22am

I was worried about you for a minute there but now I want to go too.

The first key to wisdom is constant and frequent questioning, for by doubting we are led to question and by questioning we arrive at the truth.  -
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Fri, 08-06-2004 - 7:45am
You take care now, you hear?

I'll leave a light on.

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Registered: 05-28-2003
Fri, 08-06-2004 - 8:51am
Just adding my thoughts for you to be safe and sending my best wishes!!!
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Fri, 08-06-2004 - 11:18am

I'm glad you have a friend already there. Even if you're not in the same camp, you can comiserate w/ each other. Don't sell yourself short. Every job there is important and I know that as great as the pay is, it's not anyone's sole reason for accepting a position in Iraq. In my book, everyone who is going over there to work, whether they are providing humanitarian aid, rebuilding the infrastructure, protecting officials, driving a truck, or shuffling paperwork

Renee ~~~

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Registered: 06-15-2003
Mon, 08-09-2004 - 5:27am
Well, Sondra, you know I would much rather you come to where I am, but if this is what you want, inshallah it will be good for you.

Your first mini-vacation better be to visit me....I will start stock-piling the olives ;-)

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 08-09-2004 - 5:52am

OH thanks Mystic for bumping up

Djie

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Thu, 08-12-2004 - 5:12pm
I would like to thank everybody for their well wishes!! I am leaving sunday for houston then going to iraq. i started a yahoo group, and if you would like to join it would be great.. the link is..

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sondra_in_iraq/

remember, if you join i will not like you more, and if you dont join i will not like you less!!! (my attempt at being funny!) I can really say i am getting those nervous knots in my stomach, but still too excited to worry!!! As soon as I am able to I am going to post pictures and stuff, but for the next 2 weeks i do not think i will be able to post anything..... Anyways i will try to get back here to the debate board as soon as i can!!

Thanks for everything, Sondra

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Registered: 06-15-2003
Fri, 08-13-2004 - 4:53am
Sondra,

I will be praying for you. You are the bravest person I know personally, and I am proud and priveleged to know you.

I love you like a sister, and I hope to see you again.

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