And so it begins

"I am a stranger in a strange land. I've left behind my home and kin. I am an alien. I am unwanted, and there is no one to take me in. Who will befriend me? Who will defend me? Who will extend me an open hand? Who'll stand beside me? Who'll walk before me? For I'm a stranger in this land."

These lyrics, from "I am a stranger" by Ken Medema (based on Exodus 2:22) seem kind of fitting as I set off for Afghanistan. I'm currently undergoing some Army training and these lyrics also apply in this setting.

I'm an interventional radiologist and I have a particular set of skills that lend themselves to the combat setting. My thoughts in this blog will try to capture some of what I'm experiencing.

My first thought:

I miss my wife and kids and look forward to our reunion.