Article November 1, 2004 Issue

Thoughts home to family and friends from a US Embassy worker in Baghdad:

Janessa Gans

Hi dearest people,

Just wanted to say hello from Baghdad today. I'm thinking of you all and hoping everyone is well ... much, much love to all. ...

I am constantly in awe, inspired, and humbled by the tremendous acts of courage, commitment, and love that I see daily here on all sides, lraqi, American, European, etc. I start the day greeting the Gurkas that protect our compound day and night, which must be a terribly boring duty just to check badges and stand guard. These Gurkas, who are so mild-mannered, polite, and cheery, but who are highly trained ....

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