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[detlef]

I didn't want to bring this up, possibly because I'm not quite ready to handle talking about it yet. But considering the dreams I had last night, maybe getting it off my chest is the best

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[detlef]

We have until Feb. to find out if I'm going. Supposedly I can't be deployed after that, but given how things are going over there, I'm not discounting anything at this point. I've been told to be ready to go again, so who knows...

Thanks for the good thoughts and your concern, both for the boys and for me. Hope I get to see you in Winona next month.

[styloroc_2000]

I'm sure they're sending them to BAMC -- it's on the other side of the city from me, but if there's anything you want me to get them when they're here, let me know.

[detlef]

That's where they're going. My battalion CO, Sergeant Major, and Chaplain are flying out there on Monday to check on them, so we'll know more then. I don't know if they're able to have regular visitors or they can get anything from the outside, but I really appreciate the offer and I'll keep it in mind.

I've heard BAMC is one of the best burn centers in the world, so I'm hoping there's a light at the end of the tunnel for those guys.

[lester22]

I think about our soldiers every single day, and not a day goes by that I don't feel anger and confusion welling up inside. I am sorry that good people have to suffer for bad causes, and I am doubly sorry that you are embroiled in this mess as well.

If you ever feel like going AWOL, you're welcome to hide out with me at my fortified compound in New York City. :-) If not, good luck, and here's hoping this will all be over before February.

[detlef]

I won't deny that I haven't felt the urge to just bail at times. But it's not something I could do. On December 02 I will have 363 days left in the Marines, and I plan on sticking it through as best I can. I literally have too much (a VA loan for a home, $50k for college, etc.) riding on those final days to leave after I've been through so much.

That said, your offer is very kind. I'd probably take you up on it should the need ever arise for me to actually get the hell out of Dodge, even if I only stayed for a little while before heading north to friendly Canadia. But I seriously doubt I'll have to resort to such extreme measures.

I hope.

[anonymous]

Sitting at home, in the comfort of our houses, preparing for the holiday season it is at times easy to forget that this madness is still going on some where in the world.
While I am not a religious person, much to the consternation of Wyl's dad, I'm sure, I will send "good thoughts" to these and all the other young men and women who have suffered in this stupid, unjustified and illegal war.
And if I am wrong, and there is a god in heaven, then hopefully some day the mad men that brought us this war will receive the justice they deserve.

[detlef]

Thank you. Very well said.

[tinydaisy]

You know they're in my thoughts. This war has become so real to me through you, each time I hear a news report or read a paper, you're the first person in my thoughts.

I'm still willing to sneak you away to a little hideaway cabin, just you and me...