Hi Pete,
I can totally understand where you're coming from. As I posted a short while ago... my son is leaving for Baghdad this coming month and as it gets nearer I find that knot you were talking about getting tighter and tighter. He wants so badly to be around for his son's birth and has been trying to get into a different team that leaves in August instead, but it isn't looking like it's going to happen.
Like your SIL, my son will be doing the base security thing also. I am sure no matter what type of job...all family members still have the same worry, considering the situation over there.
I pray many times a day for the safe return of all our soldiers, but I'll be adding your SIL to my extra prayer list with my son.
Hope that beating you took from your grandson doesn't leave you too sore. Something about those boys named Alex...seem to have extra spunk to them. I spent the day with my grandson Alex yesterday and we had a little wrestling match of our own. Even though it was done on the couch, I still had to be saved, especially after he caught me the chin.
Like you, I still enjoyed every moment of it. They keep us young...mind, heart and body.
Sounds like you may need a physically and emotionally restful weekend.
Hugs,
Lisa
