Dear Sarah,
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We're finally coming home! I almost have to pinch myself to see if I'm dreaming.. We're done with our mission and we are finally coming home!
I can't wait to see you again! The minute this ship docks, I'll be coming to see you. Here's to hoping we get a long R&R leave. The Captain is going to ask the Pentagon if we can break radio silence and call home, oh I would love so much to hear your sweet voice, hear your laughter, know that you're doing just fine. Well not too fine, since I'm gone, but you know what I mean.
I'm sensing it will be a celebratory evening tonight amongst the crew, everyone seemed to be in high spirits when the Captain made the announcement that we are going home. Finally the weapons testing (that seemed to be endless) is over. I know I was feeling pretty down on the previous letters, but this mission has taken its toll on people. Not everyone is cut out for this.. I mean I was suppose to be on shore duty, before I got transferred to the James. But I'm glad I did, even though it has been a rough couple of months, it also has been fun, thanks to Kara, Gator and a few others, I wouldn't have made it without them!
Strange to think that I embarked on this mission without any friends among the crew and I do wonder if we would have gotten so close to each other if we hadn't had something in common - Not being able to contact home..
I hope I get to call you soon!
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As always with love,
Alisha
