Things are looking up!

Well, the time keeps passing and for some reason things don’t seem to get any easier for us or for Jordan. We all continue to miss him terribly and although he would never admit it, I believe he gets more and more homesick as the days pass. Jordan continues to be “safe” while patrolling the base, which is the important part of this update. I believe the worst thing that he’s experiencing is fatigue. He’s still working three 12 hour shifts with one day off. On his days off, he catches up on lost sleep, does laundry, and occasionally gets his three dollar hair cut with a complimentary shoulder and neck massage (one of the perks of serving our country!).

I received some of the most amazing news several weeks ago. I have been reluctant to share the news with everyone, because I did not want to jinx it. So I have only shared this with a select few people and have kept my fingers, toes, and eyes crossed and prayed day in and day out that this news would hold true. I talked to Jordan yesterday and the words “set in stone” were used, so I figured it was safe to share the news with all. But then I think, when does “set in stone” mean anything to the military? So without further a due, I will share this news. Jordan will be coming home two months early!!! Ok, so if you didn’t catch it the first time or are in disbelief, I will say it again… Jordan will be coming home two months early!!! He will now return to Charleston towards the end of February/beginning of March instead of the end of April/beginning of May! So why is he so lucky? Jordan and the other nine from Charleston were sent over there to ultimately help a flight that had already been serving in Iraq for two months. So to make a long story short, they will finish their term with the original flight that was sent there two months prior to Jordan’s arrival.

I’m not really sure what to follow up the good news with, other than thanking each of you for all of your thoughts and prayers. They must really be working! Please don’t stop! As we have come to find out, nothing is ever 100% with the military. So pray that this news will hold and Jordan will soon return to our great nation safely!

-posted by Lindsay

You

You have been gone for one month now
Well, thirty five days to be exact
I have thought about you only once since you left
Starting on October 31st and lasting until you come back

Distance makes the heart grow fonder
That’s what everyone says
But it is the distance that separates us now
That makes my heart ache the way it is

The distance seems so cruel and unfair
I ask “Why did you have to go?”
I ask this everyday you are gone
And quickly find that I know

I know exactly why you left me
I know why you aren’t here
I know why you wanted to fight
I know why you wanted to wear your gear

For you are the definition of selfless
Always caring for those you love
But you have taken it a step further this time
Protecting those you don’t know anything of

You have made your family and America proud
Fighting for what you know is right
If only there were more of you in this world
Maybe there wouldn’t be so much fight

It is your strength that gives us strength
To keep our chins up while you’re away
The model soldier you have become
You are no doubt the bravest of brave

So as you spend so many more months
Away from the ones you love so dear
Remember that we pray for you
And wish every second that we had you here

-posted by Lindsay

Let's Say Thanks

Jordan is incredibly blessed to have so many friends, family, and even strangers supporting him with prayers, mail, and care packages. Sadly, not all solders have this support system. Jordan says that he is getting far more mail than the other men his tent, and being the sweetie that he is, he is sharing everything he is getting. They have already eaten 4 huge boxes of food that were sent over there last week!

Please remember not only our family and Jordan in your prayers, but all of the service men and women who are fighting for our country. You may or may not agree with this war, but your right to voice your opinion is protected everyday by these men and women, so support them.

If you would like to send a free card to a military service person overseas, go to Let's Say Thanks by Xerox and follow the easy steps.

-posted by Jaime