Lou called today! Original Post 25 August 2006

Lou called today!Thought I would just let everyone know I heard from Derek today. He sounded really tired. Said they had been working hard and long for the last couple of weeks. He sounded positive-and asked for stuff from home-Gatorade powder, sheets and a pillow, beef jerky, matches. Oh and a jar and tea bags for sun tea and a bag of sugar! He misses our home brewed tea. Does this remind anyone of "gathering on the porch"?
He is always ready to hear what is in the next box I have sent him. I am trying to send one every week to 10 days. Sometimes it is hard to think of new things to send that he would enjoy, could use, and wouldn't take up much room.
I also talked to Calabro during this phone call. I appreciated it so much when he told me that he would keep my son safe. I know that if they all work together, they will be safe.
Derek told me that he and the others were working hard to make sure the females stayed safe. He doesn't like anyone talking about them-good or bad. He said he thinks of them as his little sisters, just like his own sister Tracy. I told him I was proud of him for that.
I was really proud that he remembered that his sisters birthday is tomorrow. That was the first thing he asked-was if she was with me. This is monumental-since he never remembered before-I always had to remind him! I guess that is what deployment does to our boys and girls-makes them appreciate home so much more!
I asked him about Sgt. Perry's new little girl. Said he had seen a couple of pictures and that she sure was cute. I would like to see some pictures also!
That is all I have to report this time. Getting ready to head out for my shopping trip for my next "care package"!
Have a safe and good weekend!