Heroes

It has been a sad month for Robby and I. It's never easy when those close to you are sick or hurt. For the past few weeks we've been traveling to see my father in the hospital. His condition is steadily worsening, yet he continues to fight on and amaze his doctors. Nearly two years ago, we gathered by his bedside in much the same way. The doctors were sure he wouldn't make it.

Expecting to hear bad news about my father, we were stunned to receive a telephone call two weeks ago with bad news of a different kind. Barry, Robby's nephew, called us from his hospital bed, shaken up, but ok. His patrol had been hit by an IED. Barry's cousin, Daniel, who was also serving in Iraq, called his younger cousin a few days later to give him encouragement.

Daniel died on Friday-- killed by an IED.

Daniel leaves behind a wife, a young daughter, many grieving family members, friends, and a grateful nation.

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2007/9/18/20357/8391

http://iraq.pigstye.net/article.php/TerryDWagoner

We leave tomorrow to travel to South Carolina for Daniel's Funeral. Our hearts are hurting, but we are comforted by the knowledge that Daniel is a Christian and is with Christ in heaven now. He died to protect us and we are thankful for his sacrifice.

It is hard to see our young men go. It's hard to see an old vet go too.

These men are heroes. And saints.

Labor Day Weekend

What a BEAUTIFUL holiday weekend. Blue skies, sunshine, cool breezes-- the weather was perfect.

To make it all even better, my best friend from law school, Lisa, came to visit. We decided to get ourselves outdoors and see some of the DC sights.

We had a great time visiting and talking about the many things that have changed so drastically since we met that very first day of school.

Back then, we never could have guessed our lives would be as they are today. Who would have put either of us in any state but Texas??? And yet, here I am in Virginia, and she's in Alabama.

When we first met, I was as lost as a "ball in high grass", yet, somehow, Lisa didn't judge me nor did she give up on me.

Today, we are strong Christian sisters and our love of Christ has made us even better friends. We've both been through a lot in the past ten years and our friendship has helped us get through the toughest of those times.

It was a wonderful weekend. I'm so thankful to have been able to spend this time with my good friend. Once again, it is a precious reminder of what eternity will be like... only better-- perfect conditions and surrounded by saints.