What was supposed to be a time of getting to know each other, and start building their own little nest, the worst possible news. Instead of having a six month period before deployment, my son in law, this child, has been informed that he will be leaving for Afghanistan on August 26th.

This war was very personal to me. I had no idea of how much more deeply personal it would become. I feel a profound sadness for those
"serving" and all the life milestones that they are missing. There are no words left for those that will never return and the suffering of the loved ones.

God, keep him safe.......