I think that as I read your posts, and struggle with the tears and fear, I can but think of the battles already fought. And how a group of folks that, for the most part, I've never met are showing such caring. It doesn't ease the fear I'm feeling for her safety but it is giving me a place to attempt to express how inept I feel about coping with this. I'm not the only guy with a son or daughter being sent to far off places that carries with it the inherent risks of danger and loss.

But this is the first time in my life, since I risked my own life, that I have really been torn apart by my beliefs about war, my loyalty to trying with all of my being to prevent war, and in the same breath trying to give my Daughter support and courage for what she may face. I'm babbling and not making a lot of sense I fear. But I just wanted to reiterate my "Thanks" to all of you for your caring.

Thank You -

Steve