Yesterday I said goodbye to a very dear friend of Duanes who is on his way to another deployment. He was with Duane when he was injured in Iraq.  It brought back so many memories for me! I spent some time talking with his mother listening to her fears, remembering mine. His wife and brand new baby are strong, as this is her first deployment, but I know she will do fine!

She reminds me of myself of independancy and courage! 

God gives us all special gifts to be able to get thru life, as I look back thats what God gave me courage to get thru anything and to be able to stand tall when life is not tall! and independance to be able to go time with out my husband by my side both physically and mentally.

I will be praying for our friends during this time that they will be strong and take care of themselves both physically,mentally and spiritually.

I love you D and M and L