geez....i heard this and was like, "fuuuuuuuuuuuuuu..."
luckily, i have no relatives or close friends (yet) over there, but i work with a girl not much older than me who's husband is over there......their son will be a year old soon and he's gonna miss it.
i'm tellin you what, though...i respect all members of the military and their families. what ordeals they all go through.....and to me, being in the military is the most honorable thing someone can do. whether you pay the ultimate price for your country, or come home safe and sound, they all truly sacrifice themselves for our freedoms and safety. truly amazing to me.
for those who have loved ones over-seas, please know that you are all in my nightly prayers. i pray for their safety and for the families to have peace knowing their loved one is doing the best job out there. this is not a waste of time, but a call for honor, courage, and duty....i admire and hold in the highest esteem all of our service men and women. i hate (!!) it that their stay has been extended, but it
is for the greater good, no matter what some may say. be proud of the job they are doing, and take comfort that you are loved by these courageous individuals.