This morning I woke up at 5am as has become the norm this week to preview our series on Afghanistan. This morning I also had the pleasure to do an on-air interview with Bob Cole of KVET (Tuesday I went to the KASE studio to talk on their morning show about the trip). It was actually a lot of fun and a nice change to be able to laugh and relax while talking about news.

The feedback from these stories has been really uplifting. When you know your work is more than just “interesting” to a viewer but it also moves them — there is no greater job satisfaction. I’ve heard from many wives of soldiers and war veterans about how much they’ve enjoyed the series and how it helps them explain to their children what their daddies are doing overseas… so, thank you to everyone who has posted comments or sent me e-mails or called my desk. Know they are appreciated and taken to heart.

Don’t forget to watch tonight! At 5pm, we go to Afghanistan’s version of the Texas State Fair and interview the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan. Then, at 6pm we’ll show you the streets of Kabul as they are now…and talk to soldiers about their impression of the country. I hope you enjoy!