A Soldier's Story: Fireworks

Friday, July 4, 2008

Fireworks

Thnakfully no fireworks here, no rockets red glare or bombs bursting in air. Things are quiet at camp Echo tonight.

The 4th of July is like most days here. I did get an award along with the other 10 people that came here with me. We were awarded the Multi-National Central South Coalition Service Medal.

Not much to report at the moment. It is July and its not significantly hotter yet. It gets about 120 everyday. As I write now it is 2200 or 10:00 P.M. and it is 94 degrees. It will drop into the mid to low 80s tonight and heat up pretty quick.

Sorry I don't have much more to talk about. I hope everyone has a safe and happy 4th of July

Brent

1 comment:

Anonymous said...: Glad you had a quiet 4th. We are thinking of you.
Congrats on the award.
Love Aunt Dawn; July 7, 2008 at 5:56 AM

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For my Awesome Wife on Mother's day

On Mother’s Day…

I think of the person that is closest to me and how I couldn’t have picked a better roll model for Drake and Ashtyn. I am so lucky to have such a spectacular woman in my life, and our kids don’t realize it, but they have the best Mom in the world.

I know I have said it before but you are everything to me. My best friend, my, my wife (of course duh), and most important to everyone else around us a fantastic Mother.

The things that you do that you don’t even realize set such a great example for our children. It’s the little things that matter and our kids will be so much better for it. Many times I know you feel like you are being too hard but even then you are setting an example, and our kids will thank you for it.

I am so proud of you. I know you think I am bias, but I understand how hard it is for you to operate in your profession and the pressures you face. Add in your motherly duties and I understand how easy it could be to get overwhelmed by events. Your attitude is so awesome. You constantly inspire me to be a better person just to keep up with you. My job and our current circumstances make your job even harder. Being a mother can be tough enough, add in a full time job that puts your life on the line, and then toss in being the spouse of a deployed service member….. you my dear are a “gem” as my Dad would say.

You make me so happy, and by making me happy I can’t help but want to make you the happiest woman on this earth. You truly bring out the best in me and I am sure our children are grateful for that. You have made me a better Dad because you are such an awesome Mother.

Thoughtful…. Is the word I use most when describing you to others. I continue to be amazed by you. Many people think about doing things but you actually think up something and follow through. You are always planning activities to bring our family closer together. Now I know you may give the credit to other people or websites but it is you that is always seeking out ways to bring us closer together. You are the hub of a wagon wheel that we call our family.

My darling wife you never give yourself enough credit and on this day I want you to know how much I appreciate what you do for our family. Mother is just a word and when I look at you and what you do, I now know what the meaning of that word is.

I Love You so very much,

Brent