Are you like me? Does your mood fluctuate like an EKG? I'm up, I'm down, I'm just here and then it could go any direction at any time.
On one hand today I'm very excited and happy as I know that there are nearly 200 marines returning home to their families after serving over 18 months in the "sandbox". What a homecoming these American heroes will enjoy. I wish them the very best and hope they know that the majority of Americans are very proud of them and appreciate their efforts tremendously.
On the other hand I have been made aware of two people very close to people who are very close to me that have come to the end of their life's journey.
A NLR Patrol officer was a dear friend of my friends, J.V. Williams and Judy Douglas, passed away about midnight Thursday morning. Then my good friend Janie Mistric called me this morning to tell me that her brother Charlie, on whose behalf many prayers have been said, passed away early this morning (Friday).
As I celebrate a homecoming with these marines, my heart will be a bit saddened for the losses that my friends have suffered. But, even in death, there is a sense of relief. No more tears, no more pain, only glory over there. They don't even have to worry about this upcoming election!
Hang in there my friends, and welcome home marines...oo rah!
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