Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 12/24/2008 - 19:35
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Oden Antarctic Expedition 08

Hi Jeffry!  I just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas!  I hope that you enjoyed your multi-national celebration today and many people here at home will be thinking about you tomorrow!  I can see from all the pictures and videos that you are having the time of your life and I can't wait to hear about it in person!  Take care and see you when you get back home!  Merry Christmas Jeff!

 Damara

 P.S. We'll miss you at the staff party this year!

Fri, 12/26/2008 - 12:01

Jeff Peneston

Damara,
We know that by leaving home, campers learn independence and they can gain a deeper understanding of the relationships they have with their family and friends back home.   All of this falls under the heading of What doesn’t kill us, will make us stronger.  I believe I am becoming stronger in my appreciation for how important all of my friends and family are.  I know that Jan is becoming stronger too.  However, over the next few weeks, including the staff party, if you need to, you can get out the tranquillizer gun and use it on her if you need to.  
It helps me to know that she has you to lean on.
I hope you have a great holiday.
Remember to keep reading my journals over the break.  There are new videos coming!
Take care,
Jeff