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Cathy and I arrived home safe and sound Saturday n and slept for  12 hours.  We were exhausted and we are grateful.  We are grateful for the opportunity which we were provided.  We are grateful for the wonderful housemates we had.  We are grateful for the Army and Team Rubicon. We are grateful and inspired by the people we met. There were many volunteers from the Tomah/Sparta area and others from all over the state. We met a Mormon from Southern California, some Amish volunteers, a recently retired Lutheran minister, a few nuns, a group from a non-denominational church near Holy Hill and an 18 year old man/boy who is a Mennonite, was there by himself and plans on staying to December.  

Our time with the children was exhausting, sometimes challenging and exceptionally rewarding.  They craved attention and affection and they returned it to us in full measure.  There were times that I would joke that we were working toward world peace, one puzzle piece at a time.   Then there was time we would read in the newspaper that some of the Afghan families were considering staying in Wisconsin because  the people have been so nice.  

   The  photo is of our spoils from our time at Fort McCoy, art work created by the Afghan children. 

  Thanks for following us and allowing us to capture this journey into words. 

Ken and Cathy