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That takes such a great deal of strength. My hat is off to you for your strength in letting your son doing what you think is a mistake. Such a tough part of parenting, I am sure.

My girls are still young, but I know they will someday make decisions that make me uncomfortable (and terrified)! I don't look forward to those days...but they will come nevertheless.

I hope that things go well for your son and his troop~ all servicemen and servicewomen are in my daily thoughts. Very best wishes! Oh, there is a cool service called Cup o Joe overseas. Anyone can donate money, which buys a cup of coffee or latte for a person in the service. Minimum donation is $2. I donated $6, buying one for 3 service people. During the time that they drink their donation, they go online and talk with friends and family. Really cool! I became friends with one of the guys my $ went to. We've chatted a couple of times since the cup of joe went to him. So it is a real organization in Iraq, Afghanistan, and lots of other locations. Check it out sometime!