What do you say to your 21 yr old son who is about to deploy to Afghanistan for the first time? I looked into my son's eyes and he said, "there is no guarantee that I will be coming back." As we both cryed, I told him that I was with him always in his heart, and he was with me in mine. We are never apart. I placed him in God's hands and prayed everyday that he would return home safe. My prayers have been answered. I am very proud of my son Nick, a United States MARINE. Rahhhhh. God bless all of our service members, where ever they are. WE ARE THE LAND OF THE FREE BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!!!!!!!!

Liz
Silverdale, WA