Well, they're just about to leave for Iraq, and I think I speak for all of my friends when I say that this is much harder to deal with than expected. We've all met people who've come back from Iraq, but we've never known someone really well before they left.
In case you're wondering what I'm talking about, our good friend Nick Fierro and new friend Tony Roth are headed off to Iraq for their second tour with the Marines. We all know the Lord is going to protect and keep them, but that doesn't mean we're not sick about it.
To counter our nausea, we all headed off to Orange County to dance the night away (That's me with Nick..more pics to come). Our friend taught us all a whole load of swing dance moves so we could "hold our own" on the dance floor. We had such a blast. It was a wonderful time. I honestly felt like I was in the forties, dancing with soldiers before they went off to defend the country. It was great.
It was hard to think about that being the last time we'd see them in 7 months. We'll be writing a whole lot and sending care packages like crazy though. We would never leave our guys stranded.
Nick and Tony: May the Lord bless you and keep you, and make His face shine upon you, and give you peace. God speed. You are loved and so appreciated!
Thank you for making our lives that much safer,
Eternally grateful,
Emily
THAT NIGHT WAS SO MUCH FUN! I CANT WAIT TILL WE GET TO HANG OUT AGAIN. IM SO HAPPY THAT I MOVED BACK WHEN I DID. I LOVE GETTING TO KNOW YOU GUYS BETTER. EVERYONE IS SO NICE. AND IT HELPS THAT WE HAVE REALLY HOT GUYS HANGING OUT WITH US.HEHELOL.
Posted by: MINDY at February 11, 2004 12:08 AMwhat, nick is going to be gone for 7 months? is that a typo? thought he was only gone for 3-4, what he told me anyway...
Posted by: Devon at March 3, 2004 03:18 PMMost likely, he'll be gone for 4 months. May end up staying the 7...doubtful though. Is this Devon Dankworth?
Posted by: Emily at March 3, 2004 07:44 PM
