A Friend in Iraq

A good friend of mine is working in Iraq. I've actually never met her before, just talked on the phone and exchanged endless emails. We used to work together at Unisys (in different cities) and went our separate ways during one of Unisys' famous annual layoffs, each taking different career paths. She accepted a position for a company doing work in Iraq a year ago. Since that time I've thought about her on occasion, wondering if she was okay. Anytime I would hear of a car bombing and civilian deaths, my heart would skip a beat.

I spoke to her on Google Talk the other day and it was the first time I've heard from her in about a year. She resigned her contract and is remaining in her current role for another year. Obviously, she likes what she's doing and is very happy. I wish her all the best and hope she remains safe.