Getting Shot At!

My son got in today from a ten day mission and gave me a call.  It is really amazing to me how God keeps showing up in the details.  Tami and I both have really been concerned for him over the past few months.  If you pay attention to our world you know things have really heated up in Afghanistan.  The picture on the right represents the Humvee my son was in about two months ago when they were hit by a IED (Improvised Explosive Devise). All four of them walked away...nothing less than a miracle. 

Unfortunately he can is very limited to what he can say.  I do know that over the past 10 days they found a rather large number of IED's...6 of them exploded...they lost a brand new Humvee...they are mourning the death of a fellow soldier who was kill in action...they were constantly under fire...and they caught a large number of Taliban in the act of planting an IED...let's just say they skipped the introductions and took care of business. 

I tell you about this for a number of reasons...1) It allows me to get it off of my chest...it is my greatest burden.  Often it is all consuming to me.  2) I really do appreciate your prayers and hope this encourages you to pray for my son and all the troops.  3) I'm really proud of my son and I want you to know how much of a man he is.  4) I want you to realize that there is a lot of stuff going on in this world it is so much bigger then you or me. 

Back to my son...he told me as soon as he got off the phone he was going to take his first shower in ten days and get some sleep.  His routine on the mission was to sleep 3 stand guard 1.5.  He will be sent out on his next mission some time between 18 and 48 hours.  He was hoping for 48 because it would give him 6 good meals.  When he is on mission he eats one MRE a day. 

This should be his final mission before he comes home for an 18 day leave.  This will be the first time I've seen him in 10 months. 

Next time you take a shot at somebody...think about those who are really getting shot at.  Please pray for my son and all the troops....david

Comments

[Rindy]

Absolutely prayin....

[Linda]

Praying and thanking God that your son is living a life of honor and valor.

David,

Trust Me

I have

everything

Under Control.

Jesus

It's taken me so many years to comprehend this. Its still hard. You are blessed to have concern over a son who lives a life of integrity. So many parents fears are in their children's rebellious sinful ways.

Praying for you all........