Be Strong, Be Smart and Return Home Safely!!!

My dear sister is sending her son off to Iraq this week. I want her to know what a great mom I think she is. I LOVE, LoVe, LOVE you Kari, if you need anything CALL me even if it is just to talk!! It's always hard to say good bye to someone you love but, it's especially hard to say good bye to a loved one going off to war. My nephew T.J. is in the United States Air Force Reserves and is being deployed to Baghdad this Friday January 1st. I hope he knows how proud his Aunt Linda is of him for serving his country to help insure our freedom. I love him so very much. He has grown into such a great young man and has such a sweet and caring wife who will be waiting diligently for his safe return. You will be in my thoughts and prayers daily T.J. as will Alisa, your mom and the rest of the family.

~ God Bless You and Keep You ~

~ The American Hero ~

by Roger Robicheau

The American Hero always comes through

To capture our hearts with a spirit so true

They proudly are soldiers who march in harm’s way

Insuring our freedom, courageous they stay

We should always keep clear a place in our heart

For each has a value beyond precious art

Their duty to country will not be surpassed

Please honor their courage, for some it’s their last

We live in a world which can be hard to bear

Thank God for these people, how greatly they care

Do ponder new heroes and what they will face

And pray for their safety no matter their place

Our heritage brings out the best; we all know

Our great book of heroes is destined to grow