And he’s off…
Posted by Gypsy on Oct 18, 2006
My baby brother left on Sunday for Iraq. I haven’t heard from my mom in a couple days, but I’m assuming he’s there safe and sound by now. Well, as safe as anyone in a combat zone can be. It’s going to be a long year, but I’m confident that he’ll come home safe and sound. Of course, that doesn’t mean that me and my mom won’t be spending the next year sharing prozac, but we’ll manage. I know the Army has given him the proper training and his brothers in the unit will be there to keep each other safe.
I have his address if anyone wants to send him care packages and the like. Some ideas, if you need them, are iTunes gift cards and AAFES phone cards.
As much as I’m worried about him, I’m also a little worried about his wife, Chryssie. I know what it’s like to have a husband deployed and all the stress and fights it causes. It’s even worse being 3,000 miles from home, like I was and she is. Luckily, I’m only a 5 hour drive away and she knows she welcome here whenever she wants to visit.
And now, because I don’t want to get all deep and start crying, I’m going to photo-whore him out:
You are in my prayers. If you need anything let me know.
Hey there, I saw the bulletin, I am so sorry honey, but have faith, I’m sure that he will return exactly as you left him, maybe a little wiser though huh?
He needs positive too, I am pretty sure that he has the same fears that you and your family do. I’ll be sending good thoughts and prayers his way, be sure of that.
Mandy
xxoxoxo
Godspeed Soldier. May you return to us safe and sound.
/salute
I know this is hard for you sweet, and hard for your family and his beautiful wife. You are all in my thoughts. I hope this year flies for all of you and he is home safe before you know it.
Please send my best wishes to your brother when you hear from him, he is doing an amazing thing, as are all the soldiers over there and they deserve to know they are being thought of.
Stay strong sweetie, I am always hear if you need to talk.
xxoo