Well, I finally made my way back and here I am writing this from the comfort of my Drexel Hill home while in the midst of preparing - quickly - for Halloween festivities. Adjusting to the wonders of the American lifestyle from the myriad colors of fall trees to a packed grocery store on a Saturday morning to the clouds and rain, I am grateful to be here. It was amazing enough just to have the plane cross the Canadian border into Maine to know I was home. Several passengers applauded when the plane landed in Washington. Still, I can't help but think of those courageous men and women in lands so far away, risking their lives, so that we can do everything we do here from drive in packed traffic to watch a movie to go trick-or-treating. My hope is we all learn from their dedicated example. I know I have. And, I hope I never forget. God bless you, 1-150th. I look forward to your speedy return.