HADGI COKE AND A SMILE

Gabe, sometimes I look at the pictures you send of you and your buddies, and I wonder... do you guys really know what your country is asking of you?  You guys look like kids still, you are all someone's son.  And then I realize that perhaps I don't give you guys enough credit.  You are all trained and professional soldiers.  You know exactly what your mission is, and I am confident that you will do it to your utmost ability.

I love this picture.  You guys could be standing on a beach somewhere in the states.  Heck you SHOULD be standing on a beach in the states.  But you're over there, having a Hadgi Coke and a Smile!  You should let me know all of the guys names.  Becca likes this picture because she says you guys all look so 'buff'.  I think thats good, I never know half of what the kids say and mean anymore now days.  I'm getting old fashioned... something I swore never to do.

I'm glad you can still receive email.  I shall probably whine when that stops.  I got your new mailing address so we'll get your cleaning patches in the mail asap.  Let me know when you get them so we have an idea how long it takes.

Well son, I hope you're having a good day where you are.  Rest easy when you can.  Take care of yourself, and your guys.  Missing you, loving you always,

Mom