Can't believe it has been so long! Original Post 02 July 2007

As I sit today and write, I just looked at my last post and can't believe it has been so long since I have written anything. That day in May was so long ago...but then it seems like yesterday. The past few weeks have been extremely stressful, both with business and with my soldier.
The mosque bombing that took place in Baghdad 2 weeks ago...happened about 150 feet in front of my soldier and his squad. It was God's Amazing Grace that placed them so close...but to not get them hurt. Luckily all in his squad were okay, just had ringing in their ears...and I know my soldier has severe hearing loss from a year in Baghdad.
The day before the bombing, his squad was trying to save a fellow soldier from a different unit that had been shot in the head by a sniper. That was extremely sad for me...and again...God's Amazing Grace saved my sodlier, but I mourn the loss as if this was my own. I pray that this soldiers family will find peace in knowing that their soldier died with dignity and with honor.
The day before this...they were charged by a car full of Iraqi's. By God's Amazing Grace, the car wasn't rigged with bombs and there was no danger to our soldiers, but they treated it as such as they didn't know....luckily no one was hurt.
On the 23rd, I had organized a "Support Our Troops" entry in a local parade. We had over 1/2 of a city block full of entries Supporting Our Troops. It was wonderful! We had 6 soldiers riding on our float-at least 4 were Iraq War Vets and we had 1 Desert Storm vet. We could hear the crowd applauding and thanking them for their service. It was wonderful....and of course...I cried...I will add some of the pictures that we have of the day.
I am now in the process of organizing a 'Remember 9/11 Support Our Troops Rally for Operation Homefront here in Kansas City. I don't have much time but I am beginning to get some volunteers. So, that is a wonderful thing!
My soldier signed his reenlistment papers yesterday. He is to be assigned to NATO headquarters after he returns from Iraq. This will be in the next 6 to 12 months. He has to stay in the states for a period of time for demobilization. So, that is something really great to look forward to. We are already researching to see how much a round trip ticket is so I can visit! I have never been abroad, so this will be a new adventure for me!
With that I will close. I just miss my soldier, as all families right now are missing theirs. I hope and pray that with God's Amazing Grace all our soldiers will come home soon, safe and sound. And as my soldier told me yesterday-"There is no place like home".
Head down, eyes open, I love you.