So everyone has read about the Seal 6 team that died yesterday in Afghanistan.. It is such a sad day for our entire military brethren. First off, my thoughts and prayers are with the SEALS family, friends and Navy comrades. I read the news yesterday with SG was talking to his "pops" in Vegas. He was sitting next to me having a casual conversation with this man, resting his arm and hand right on the top of my leg. As he continued to talk, I continued to read. I read and read and read, and the part that stuck out to me was that in 48 hours, SG will be in that same exact area, under the same conditions, risking his life for us in this war that has raged on for 10 years. He will be working with the Helo's and make comments about convoys and needing to go to main FOBs to get the essentials. I want to scream to him that the essentials are his life and his PPE.. I am not against what we are doing over there, but it is different when it is someone who you actually know, and care about. Regardless of where SG and I go in our relationship, I will always be that person that cares.
With that being said, he is going to stop by in a while to gather up some more necessities, and say goodbye to us. I have been forced once again to put that brave face on and watch him leave again. My daughter will hug me and rub my back and it will take every ounce of my being not to break down. Momma breaking down is not good for the family. once he is gone, I will count the days until I hear from him, I will incessantly check my E-mail for everything, and I will hope and pray for his safe return until he is back.
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