It's hard to believe it's that time again already, but yesterday my brother Shawn deployed for his second war tour, this time to Afghanistan. My parents threw a barbecue for him this weekend so we got to spend some time with him then, but I wasn't able to go to his actual deployment this time, so I included some pictures from last year. (Notice my pregnant belly!)
Shawn is in the Air Guard so their tours are fairly short (45-60 days) but I'm sure we'll still all be holding our breaths until he's home safely. It sure does make the war feel closer to home! Shawn, I hope you know how proud we all are of you and how thankful we are that there are people like you to keep us safe. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you each day. See you soon little brother!A prayer for my brother, the Soldier
He is just a soldier, Father,
Committed to his task,
Hear the cries of our family's hearts,
This is all we ask.
Hold him in your loving arms,
Each and every day
Keep him safe, away from harm
While he's so far away
Help him to be brave, oh Lord
Please keep him from the fear,
Let his aim be accurate
His mission crystal clear
Let your love shine down on him,
On the nights he feels alone,
And keep our love inside his heart
Until the day they bring him home.
3 comments:
Hi Malissa! I saw that you had a blog through Myspace and thought I would check it out! I was so inspired I made a blog of my own. I think this is an awesome way to keep in touch with people. It is: www.meyerduo.blogspot.com I hope to hear from you!
Stacie (Locke) Meyer
Did you write that poem? Of course you did, that is your specialty! What a sweet tribute to your brother. We are all so greatful to have such brave soldiers who are so willing to figth for us!
I know exactly how you feel. Our Prayers are with you and your family.
My brother-in-law just got back after being gone for a year on his Second tour in KUWAIT. He is with the Army. He missed his son's whole first year of life. He almost didn't get to see him be born before he left for his tour. I know god has your brother in his hands and will keep him safe.
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