Routine

It's been a couple of weeks since I posted, so I'll try to hit the high points.  I suppose we're back in somewhat of a routine, at least for a couple of weeks.  I'm not exactly sure if that's even possible at the moment.

I've started teaching a cooking class for guys who can't cook with one of the members of the chapel service I attend.  Keith knows far more than I do about cooking, but it's really not the point of the class.  We're hoping to get a few more of the soldiers in our barracks to simply build relationships with one another.  Preparing and sharing a meal seems like as good of a way as any other.  Tomorrow is week two.

We're getting ready for a Strong Bonds event.  For those who aren't in the military, this is a weekend retreat that focuses on building strong relationships in military families.  This particualr retreat is a family event. The logistics for this particular event have been a massive difficulty.  My assistants have done a great job, but getting people to understand that Belgium doesn't work like Germany is amazingly difficult.

Friday, I took a group of 14 soldiers to visit a Waterloo battlefield and the ruins of an 8th century circtercian abbey.  It's always interesting what comparisons they draw from these events. 

I think that sums the last couple of weeks up.