The Countdown...

Sunday is the big day. The Iraq deployment send-off. Then it could be up to 18 months until the Scott Clan are all together again. I don't think I've fully come to grips with this idea yet...

Oh the kiddlets are fine. I don't think they know how long 18 months is. But I do.

But like most things, I am going to hit this thing head-on. Drive on through it. And make it to the other side.

I know I'm not the only one in America dealing with a military deployment. There are countless women and men, mothers and fathers, and sisters and brothers missing their loved ones, just like I will. I am hoping by writing this story of our family, I can find other families and give our soldiers a face and a name.

Also, I hope the love of my life can read this and know that he is truly loved and missed while he is away.

So I leave this posting with a favorite Irish saying of mine, for all the soldiers and families:

May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam. May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures. May all life's passing seasons bring the best to you and yours!