Happy 4TH Of July

tick tock tick tock...

(let's see if anyone get's the hint)

An Irish Wish

Welcome Home Gabe and Have A Great St. Patty's Day!

DONE YOUR TIME~

Dear Gabe,
I started this journal for you in 2004, when you left for Basic Training. Perhaps it was more for me than it was for you. In the letters to follow I wrote words of faith, encouragement and love. I drew strength from my need to believe those words as I typed them. My fear of the unthinkable was kept at bay as I tried to convey my faith in your safety first through basic and then through your deployments in Iraq.

A mother's fear is often suppressed and hidden as she tries to comfort and support. It is over. You are out. I can now, for the first time in years, really breath easily.

I am so proud of you for your commitment to your country and the world. But I am so relieved that your time is up.

Welcome to civilian life Gabe. It's time to relax. You've earned it.

Love you always,

Mom~

Happy New Year Gabe!
My wish for you my friend is that the war will be over soon!

Welcome Home Gabe

Welcome Home And Merry Christmas Gabe!
Thanks for All you've done for Us.

Less than 48 hours!

Dear Gabe,
I hope you lost weight in Iraq cos I'm gonna put some back on you when you get here whether you need it or not! Bring your appetite! Can't wait to squish you and Ryott!
Love you always,
Mom~