There's so much that Steve has to share with us. His short trip to Iraq changed his life forever, I believe. We are still absorbing it all. There's a lifetime of stories for him there, I know. And shortly we will begin our book, Sand and Rubble.
We have big plans for our blog. Steve wants to create a Web page so that we're not limited with the template of blogspot. He says it will take him about a week to design, and of course, he still has to get another computer first, since his was robbed from him on his way to Kuwait.
If you've kept up with our blog, then you already know the two Iraqis he paid $500. to get him back to Kuwait robbed his computer (with photos of Iraq) as well as his camera and a satellite phone which costs $1000. to replace (it was a lease). They also made him take his hiking boots off and took with them some of his clothes. He was left for a few hours waiting on convoys of military or contractors to happen by. He was finally picked up by a water treatment contracting group.
His armor: a bold navy blue sweatshirt with Back to Iraq and 1st Marine Division all over it. Aaron wore this sweatshirt faithfully; it must have been his favorite.
It's also the last thing I saw my son in alive, nearly three years ago.
I want Steve to share this poignant narrative with our readers soon. And soon enough, I'll respond in a narrative to the sand and rubble that Steve brought to me and my family. That too, is still soaking in.
So we are all a little bit shell-shocked still. But we will share as it works its way back out of our hearts and our minds, and finally settles on the keyboards we speak from.
During this time of thanksgiving, you all have been on my mind so much. Our troops, their families, and those who've faithfully served in our armed forces deserve and have our prayers and support.
Another day of football? I'm thinking so. Meanwhile the news of the last couple of days plays on in my head.
We've adopted a Marine in Iraq. Steve left his flak jacket with him upon leaving. Miles, an E-6, plans on making a career with the Corps. He's told us little about himself, but his men spoke highly of him to Steve. I know they miss Steve because Miles has e-mailed me saying how much morale support Steve provided to them there. I want to ask Miles if it's okay to post his picture, as he is gorgeous, but I'll check and see what he says first.
Fight on troops, as Americans begin to wrap up a long weekend. Fight on. We love you and need you.
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There are a lot of Marines and soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan who could use our support via packages and cards. We'll get some information on this blog so that anyone who would like to help the men and women fighting terror. We sent them over there. The least we can do is show our support and send them a few of the things that would make life easier for them. There is a good deal of information on the Web that will tell you how you can support the military. Get to it!!
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