Operation Mom

Meeting tonite.......most everyone had good news. We have 3 son who are back from Iraq.....one is getting discharged & coming home. 'The boy' was to go to MO on Wednesday but CO didn't sign off on his orders so date was moved back to the 10th....but he will still be going to Ft. Leonard Wood. Still no other info on what is next as his sponsor still hasn't gotten back to him. He has graduated & no photo's. I was pretty upset about that. Trying to figure out why I keep buying all this Army scrapbook stuff.

Got photo's from Memorial Day in DC with our Gold Star Mom, Diane, & made a slide show to share. If you haven't seen the video of her placing the wreath please scroll down to June 4th....it is so moving.

Sad news is that we have had another soldier from Hayward killed in Iraq on Tuesday. He was the only child of an only child....this is the end of that line. So very sad. Will post more information as I get it. Please pray for this family.

Good news from Iraq

This is a blog I read daily.....too good not to share.

Hearts and Minds
Some of the top commanders and colonels in the area toured Charlie Medical yesterday. RK, our head surgeon and detachment commander, gave them a tour of the OR and our capabilities. While discussing area topics and patient care for the local populous and Iraqi Forces, the colonel had some genuinely positive encouragement regarding the care we are rending in Ramadi. (read more)

And because 'the boy' is supposed to be with Engineers I thought this was something I should share....I found it on Butterfly Wifes blog.

MNF-I. Engineers clear way for new school. Damaged outpost in Baqubah demolished. Army guys do like to blow stuff up. And the author of the article must too cause that's the focus.

I did get the last shipment of cards to MSgt Jason today so hopefully almost 300 Dad's will hear from their kidlets on the special day. I hear I am getting more cards coming so those will get out too! Have a good Friday everyone.