Need a pick-me-up!

Nic has called us a few times since Mother's Day. He called Dad yesterday and talked to him for a little bit. Dad couldn't tell if he was tired b/c it was late in Iraq or if he was down so we hoped it was just that he was tired. Well, he called me this morning and he is definitely down. It was only 3pm there and he sounded very down. So if you are thinking about sending him something in the near future now is the time. Anything you can send will be appreciated...even if it's just a card with a nice note would be great. He just needs to be reminded that we all think about him all the time and that we're very proud of him.

If you need his address please email one of us (listed to your right) and we will get you his address ASAP. Remember, if you want to send him a box use the "Flat Rate Box" at the post office. It's $8.95 to mail a box stuffed as full as you can get it regardless of the weight. So that helps on postage. :-) Feel free to email any of us if you have any questions as to what he likes, needs, wants, etc. We're happy to help! Just send him some love however you know how.

Nic called yesterday.

He called to tell Mom and I "Happy Mother's Day!" He sounded tired, but relieved. He said they were done with Sadr City, at least for now, which was probably the best news I heard all day yesterday. He didn't know how long they would have to rest, but he did say they would get at least the rest of the evening off to relax and rest up.

He wanted me to make it clear that the photos that the NY Times photographer took were NOT as peaceful as they appear. He said the one of them taking cover behind the stryker was very scary. The rest of his squad were either crying or out of control with rage...but the three in the picture just let their training kick in and tried to stay calm, cool and collected. He said people were screaming, crying, and things were blowing up all around them. He said it was very much like Saving Private Ryan (which I can't allow myself to watch right now) only it's real and he's in the middle of it.

So there ya go. He just wanted me to make sure you all knew the truth about the pictures. :-) He's truly a hero and he's back in Taji safe and sound right now. So we can rest easy for a little while.

Birthday time of year!

In case you didn't know, Nic's birthday is May 16th. So if you would like to send him a card or something for his birthday you should probably get that out ASAP. Things take about 2 weeks, sometimes less to get there. :-) Just thought you might like to know. I know Aunt Pat's already on top of it without even mentioning to her. hahaha. (Love you, Aunt Pattycakes!)

No word since he called to tell us about the NY Times. He was headed back to Sadr City that day so he'll probably call in another week or so. We'll keep you posted. Thanks for all your love and support.