Tue, May 22nd - 6:27AM

To my hurting family

Fingertips bloody, breath in short gasps, tear stained thoughts.

Betrayed by your own dreams and visions.

Crushed by the unknown shadows.

What shall I do?

You are far away but I hold you near.

Shall I say that I know how you feel, that will bring little comfort.

Shall I utter words of encouragement only to leave you frustrated.

Do you believe in a stranger's love?

Though you have never seen me, never heard my voice, you have a place in my heart.

I will whisper your name, I will cry out.

I will remember you to my Father.

Teri

Mon, May 7th - 6:22AM

The children hug him and say good-bye, without any real understanding. His wife's tears begin to fall and they will continue until his feet touch the soil of this country once again. This is the third time he has left his family behind. I wonder when this war will finally end.

Please pray for Malcom who has left for the third time to fight in Iraq. Please pray for Albert, his brother (my nephew by marriage), who is scheduled to return to Iraq in December.

In His Service,