Time To Rest-Original Post 29 July 2007

The past 10 days have been absolutely horrific. I left last Friday afternoon for Ft. Bragg to be with the soldier's wife and children. When she met me at the door, we just hugged and cried for what seemed an eternity. It even brought the Sgt. that picked me up at the airport to tears.
The memorial service at Ft. Bragg was on Tuesday afternoon. I must say, it was standing room only in the post main chapel. The chapel itself was beautiful...and the remarks made by various soldiers were quite moving. This soldier's parents and sister arrived on Monday, therefore they were able to witness just how much their son was loved by those with whom he served.
The memorial in Iraq was on Thursday. I understand it was quite moving also. My son wrote a eulogy...a very nice summation of this soldiers life and what he meant to his family, his soldiers, and his friends.
I left Ft. Bragg on Wednesday evening, returning home very late. I did what I could...to get some orders out the door, do laundry and say hi to my husband. It was a very short visit.
On Friday morning, my daughter and I began the drive to Sacramento, CA. Our beloved Ron is from Fair Oaks, CA and this is where his wife and family wish him to be. We just arrived about 20 minutes ago. We drove 1,850 miles to attend the service and internment tomorrow. My daughter and I somehow are going to read my son's eulogy during the funeral service. I don't know how I will get through it, but I must. For my son. This is his wish.
We had horrible "miss" the next day my son was out of the "wire". As he was driving along, he looked out his door and saw an EFP=thank god it didn't go off. Or there would have been many more funerals to attend....
I do have an update on our wounded soldier. He has lost his right leg just below the knee and has arrived at Walter Reed. His family should be with him now. I pray he has the strength to get through the next few months.
Well, that is enough for now. I finally had the time to set and think about what I haven't done. I will report as soon as I can after the services tomorrow.
Until then,
Head down, eyes open, I love You.