Justin

We got to see Justin while we were at Nunda's on Saturday. He is doing okay. There is still a lot of fluid in his knee. Both legs have scars from the shrapnel. He has a pretty big scar above his eye from an earlier Humvee accident. Justin showed us his Purple Heart. Soldiers and their families certainly don't want to get a Purple Heart while over there, because it obviously means they got injured. But, I couldn't help but feel proud of Justin as I was holding the Purple Heart. I am so thankful for Justin and the other soldiers who are making the sacrifice to serve our country.

Justin is home for a total of 30 days for convalescent leave. I am not certain what will happen after that. He wants to return to Iraq, because of all his buddies that are still there. That will certainly depend on his recovery and evaluations.

We appreciate your continued thoughts and prayers.