Jordan Part Two:

“Are you with the USS Debuque?” “Yes ma’am, we are.” “Is the doctor here?” “No, he isn’t. Are you hurt? I can get you help.” I was so anxious I could barely say the next line! “I’m his sister.” The anticipation had been mounting, I had made it to Aqaba and I would hug Dusty any minute!

One of the highlights of my trip to Aqaba was getting to see my brother in his environment.  Not that I didn’t think my big brother was awesome before, but man! You could tell by the way everyone talked to him that they really respect and look up to Dusty – well most of them have to because he is pretty much a big deal on that ship.

The ship is striking (I don’t mean beautiful).  Dusty’s room is TINY!!! And he shares it with 2 other guys – what’s worse: it is a room for 6! Most everything is metal painted gray with white or red markings.  The “stairs” are more like ladders and the whole thing is a maze.  But the ship does have some really cool aspects which I got to experience firsthand – like the Capitan’s chair, the helicopter, the hummer ambulance and officers' dining room!  (I didn’t actually drive, fly or rescue…but I did eat!)

I could recount every detail of those two days if you would like; I cherished every moment for each one was worth more than I can say.