Hurry up May!

As January comes to a close the weight of being in the middle months of Micah's deployment is being felt by all. He says he doesn't need anything so let's fight the slump. Post a poem, prayer, song, joke, note, article or whatever - to cheer on Micah and inspire us all. Starting us off is a poem Micah wrote that says it all - and some pictures to remind us - these men and women volunteered for this - 1% of the entire population of our country defends us all - willingly. They've got my admiration. Micah will be able to come for leave in May just in time for his girlfriend Alli's graduation from Auburn (and many of his friends) and his sister Elise's graduation from Vestavia High School. So - Hurry Up May!

"I Never Meant To Be A Hero"

I never meant to be a hero.
I raised my right hand to fight for our land,
To serve with honor and to serve with pride,
For my people I would give my life,
But, I never meant to be a hero

Now as I walk this land

Boots covered with sand, weapon in hand, I ask Why?

Why give up my girl, my life, my world?
For a country so dark, so desolate, so grim
Filled with sin and hate for my men.

Why would I want to be your hero?

But, then I realize, as I drive by - Why!
I see you run as fast as you can, across the hot sand
No shoes on your feet, just to greet - Me!

I see the huge smile on your dirty little face,
as I race across your land, you extend your hand
thumb raised high, towards the sky
I then realize
Why?

Because, I am your Hero!

the hooch

below is one of Saddam's palaces

below Micah is on the left and to the right is a view in Night Vision

2007 is finally here!
The countdown was not as the ball dropped to welcome the New Year... But began the instant the ball landed heralding 2007 and we were able to cross off one day --And will continue to do so, marking one day off at a time until Micah comes home.

Micah received so much at Christmas.
Thank you all!

The gifts were timely and needed. The DVD's and games are much appreciated, helping to relieve stress and tension on those days off, in between missions. He did say that he has lots and lots of snacks. He is well supplied and will share - throughout the whole next month. Cards and letters are so helpful and supportive. I can't help imagining, them creating and paving a clear pathway for his journey back to the United States.

Exactly what he is doing over there may not be known to us - but what is evident - he is being committed and brave. Their missions I am told by the Commander's wife are going well and they are doing excellent and effective work. I wish the media told us, showed more of this aspect. Their unit has taken some injuries but none life threatening. The danger lies in the nature of their work and those who want to stop them in their progress but as Micah says over and over again - "We're ready - We're prepared," and I'm sure they are but I am still gonna bath him (them) in prayer and gushing exhortations of support and encouragement. I have heard many of you express the same.

GOD BLESS THIS NEW YEAR!