December 24, 2004

December 24, 2004

We got a phone call from Adam at 2 am. He said that he couldn't tell us what he knew about the boys, but he wanted to know what we knew. He wanted to make sure that we knew that he was OK and that the marines had got the right Schertz. We shared with him honestly what we knew and he concurred with everything. He said that one of his commanding officers pulled him aside to tell him that Jesse was hurt. He knew that Jesse was his cousin. Then the commander told Adam about Jeremy and Adam just was floored. The commander had no idea that Jeremy was his cousin also. The commander then told him about each one of the Marines that were injured. Adam has been pulled off convoy duty for a while. He said it was a really rough fighting day in Fallujah. The Marines are trying to keep all the guys in Platoon One - Adam's platoon - informed about all the injured men's conditions. Of course, Adam is concerned but he assured us that he was OK. He wanted to make sure that his aunts and uncles knew that he is praying for them.

Please pray right now
1. For all of the Marines of C Company - emotions are running pretty high right now. Yet, they still have to continue their daily assignments.
2. For Adam specifically that he would be able to concentrate and make wise decisions.
3. For all the wounded and their families. For wisdom, patience and endurance through these trying days to come.

We so appreciate all of you.

In Christ's love and protection
Jill