He's Coming Home! - Original Post - 08 May 2007

Well, after lots of praying, waiting, hoping, dreading, anticipating, fearing we finally heard yesterday! They are coming home! Thank Goodness! This nightmare will soon be over for a while! Now we just hope that the "powers that be" do not change their minds.
Even though I know my soldier will probably be deployed again before his contract is up, at least we get a reprieve, if only for a short while. I still pray for all the soldiers and their families who stlll will be living this nightmare!
It is really hard, at times like this, to remember why we were there in the first place. The US made a case for WMD, which they haven't found. So, there is this big uproar about Americans being lied to. I can't believe that Americans do not remember that one of the conditions of the treaty of the Gulf War was to allow our airplanes to patrol the air space over Iraq-to protect the kurds and the northern section of Iraq. And to keep track of WMD. Saddam did not allow this. Our airplanes were constantly fired upon. If not daily, almost daily. Each and every day this was a breach of contract. For each of these occurances we had cause to go back in. And we had this "treaty" for how many years? 10-11-12 years? How much more reason did the citizens of the United States of America need? One of our mult million dollar airplanes shot down? The loss of life of an American Pilot and his/her crew? What about Scott Speicher? Forget about him?
The United States of America had reason to go back. And it shouldn't have needed the approval of Congress to go...because it was a breach of treaty-should be no question.
So, why now, 16 or 17 years later is Congress "debating" whether we should be there or not? Whether to fund our military or not. HOW DARE THEY! Who do they think they are? If it were their son or daughter there trying to make a difference in a Iraqi child's life or that of that child's family-would they not want them properly outfitted with protective apparel, the munitions to do the job and the equipment to keep them safe? You are sure right they would! There would be no debate then! But as long as it is my son, and all the other sons and daughters there fighting that have parents doing regular jobs, paying bills, caring for the siblings, they are oblivious! Yes, I said oblivious! Indifferent! They don't give a hoot! All they are about is how large an airplane they get to fly around and act important!
I think that my son and your son or daughter is doing an awesome job. They have faced situations that we can only dream of! Not to mention obstacles that no human being should ever have to face! And they need to be applauded! And I don't mean an indifferent so what kind of applause, but the sort that makes you get up out of your seat, take your hat off, put your hands together loudly and then put your hand of your heart as they pass by. Because they ARE TRUE AMERICAN SUPERHEROES!
On Friday evening, I was asked to participate in a "town hall meeting" to give my views regarding being a military parent. I was excited to do this, glad that I could speak about my feelings regarding our service members, how proud I am of each and every one of them, and the difficulties parents face during their deployment. The local Support groups were present, Soldiers Angels, The Hugs Project, Operation Homefront, www.jerky4yourtroops.org, USATroopsupport, the American Legion are just a few of the awesome support groups that were present. I felt honored to be able to participate with representatives from these fine organizations. In addition, we also had two Kansas National Guard soldiers and two Marines present to tell of their time in Iraq. A very "awe inspiring" evening for sure. As soon as the website is updated with the evenings information, I will post here for your viewing pleasure.
That is about it on this end. I am just so glad that our sons and daughters from the 118th MP Co will be able to return home for a short while. With that, I will close.
Head down, eyes open, I Love You.