Brothers and Sisters
The youngest son is in Iraq on his second tour and he really didn't want to go back because the first time he was sent over he got hurt and was addicted to drugs for a very long time anyway his platoon got hit by snipers and they don't know if he is dead or alive which really hit home with me. Which is why I am writing this.
It was like when Tony was over there and we got the call and we didn't know anything and even when he was state side we didn't know if he was going to make it. What I am about to say may upset some of you but please hear me out. Tony you know I love you and you know that I never want anything bad to happen to you but I am thankful that you were hurt in a way that you cant be sent back over because I don't know if I could handle something worse happening to you. I thank the Good Lord daily that you are alive and you are home. I know its selfish of me but I cant help it. Tony you are my hero and I am proud to say it and I am glad I can say it to your face and not to a grave.
I do agree that we had to do something after 911 and I support all the men and women still fighting but I wish and pray this war will be over soon because it has gone on way too long and too many young people are losing the battle. I am scared to death that they are going to start the draft back up and my nieces and nephews will be drafted and that is something else I don't want to have to face.
So please keep praying even if you don't believe in the war, pray that this war ends soon and we don't lose anymore of our soldiers and Please God Keep my Family State Side.
Love All Ya All,
Barb