Today could possibly a tough day for my family. Maybe a turning point in ones life if there is actually follow through. He's said he was going to do this many times before and in the end they were just words. I believe that the Lord will watch over this lost soul and help find his life's path as well as giving my folks and my sons the strength that it needs to get through this.
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You look so devine and brave as you march onto the runway in your fatigues. You are only my little brother but my tears fall as if you are more. You stand with honor and confidence. Wish that I felt the confidence that you do. How am I suppose to watch over you? How do I tell your fan club of nephews that you are going away to a place that they will hopefully never see for God knows how long? You don't need me little bro but maybe I need you.

Here I stand sharing my tears with our new extended family watching as you all walk onto the plane. Do you really have to go?

You will be a postage stamp away. That just isn't the same as a phone call away like we've been. We know that this is what you want but it will never change our families definition of "we love you."
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I want to believe that at the end of the day that Iraq will be free and not need our Loved Ones any longer. To return our families back to us.