9.10.2005

Writing a Last Letter

Today was a pretty sad day for me. Aside from attending boring briefings all day long, I had to write my last letters for in the event I get killed during this adventure.

It's hard to put into writing how much your family means to you. How can you recap 25 years of life to your parents and brother, and seven years of a loving relationship with your future wife? It's tough. It really makes you think about your life and how you've lived it. You think of life and daily activities in a whole new perspective.

5 Comments:

Blogger Unknown said...

The Lord bless and keep you!

9/12/2005 5:52 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Jr
I am sure that was tuff, we will keep praying that God will keep you safe.
Love
sandi

9/13/2005 1:46 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Stay safe Jr. and know that you are admired by many people and I just want to thank you for what you
are going through to keep us all safe.

take care and we will be praying for you.

julie

9/13/2005 6:36 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ya know, JR...writing that down is something we all should be doing no matter what station we are in this life. Too many times we don't say what needs to be said and then we find it's too late. It is a very tough assignment, no doubt about it. And, to me, these circumstances just make it worse. Hang in there, buddy! We are all here for you.

9/13/2005 8:21 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

J.R.- You are in our thoughts and prayers. The task of writing your feelings down was probably difficult but it gave you the chance to think about how much you are loved and how much you love others. I often wish that my family had done some recording of our thoughts and feelings when my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimers. Those letters will be something you can look back at later and remind yourself to treasure your family and friends.

We miss you!

9/15/2005 11:56 PM  

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