February 12, 2005

February 12, 2005

I talked with Paula today and Jesse was released from the hospital this morning at 1 am. He was determined NOT to stay there. The surgery was to replace 2 pins. He is having quite a bit of pain now. They are trying to get the pain meds adjusted. If you send cards, they go to the same address at the Fisher House.

We got a letter from the commander of Adam's unit today. It said that the majority of his company would be leaving Iraq sometime the week of the 21 of February!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They will land at an undisclosed location and stay in California for debriefing of a while and then come back to Peoria. We are so excited. But the letter also said that about a fourth of the company would arrive in March sometime. Of course, we don't know which group he will be in, but it is probably a pretty sure thing that he will be here soon! That was the best news yet.

Please pray right now for:
1. Jesse's pain and healing. That the infection would be controlled and that the pain medication would be controlling his pain.
2. Adam and his company - to be diligent and alert during these last weeks in Iraq. Patient with fellow Marines - they have been together for a long time and patience is a little thin for them all.
3. All the troops deploying currently - for them and their families.
4. The families of soldiers and Marines who have given their lives for our freedom. Comfort and endurance to start each new day and finish well.

You are all special to us.

In Christ's love and protection,
Jill