Real Life, Iraq

I guess that blogs were originally created with the purpose of distributing information as it happens, and with that purpose, this blog serves its initial use.

I just found out that my best friend from High School has been called up from the reserves for a tour of duty that could last for a year and a half. He is to report for duty at the end of March, and it is very likely he will be sent to Iraq.

I have feared receiving this news for almost 2 years, although in the last few months, the possibility had slipped from my mind. Even now, I have a cousin who is faithfully serving in Afganistan, and I have been selfishly thankful that his orders brought him there, and not to Iraq. But the possiblity I feared has now come to life, and I hope even more earnestly that the situation will be secured soon and our troops brought home faster.

I'm a little bit in shock, and a bit surprised as well by how this news has affected me. But all of these situations take on additional gravity when they involve those we care about. My cousin and friend are constantly in my thoughts and prayers, and so are the thousands of others, many younger than me, who, in service, are placed in danger everyday.