Humbled.

Today a few of us girls went to visit one of the injured sniper platoon boys who was just sent back from Afghanistan due to an infection. He is doing wonderful by the way! Kayla and I worked hard for 6 hours making a random selection of home made candies and goodies, everything turned out great and we decided to take the extras to some of the other 1/5 boys that were unfortunately on the floor as well. I knew going in that I would see some things in person that I had only seen in movies and read about online, I felt prepared I mean these boys are HEROES rather they want to be or not. As we pulled up to the hospital I did feel a little overwhelmed because I didn't know what to expect, gratefully Daniel's buddy from the platoon was in great spirits and he will make a perfect recovery :) After our visit with him we dropped some bags off for the rest of the 1/5 boys on the floor, they were in isolation so we were unable to go visit them unless we personally knew them, we were able to visit a couple of boys from the floor below one of which knew who Daniel was, small world right? Gosh he was a young boy but keeping with the trend he was in great spirits! We also had the honor of meeting a double amputee, it was a little overwhelming because he was my age, 24. I can not imagine losing my legs and chalking it up to a day's work, I am in awe of his courage. Twenty four years old, it has been rolling around in my head all day. We also got to meet his adorable little boys and wife who we hugged. She was holding it together so well, I was so proud to hug her. I bet that girl had strength for weeks.

It was just so honestly overwhelming to be among people, young people, who were/are willing to not only be injured for this country but to die for it had their days gone just a little bit differently in a bad way. They are all so lucky to be alive and never once did I hear a single complaint. I saw a double amputee smiling at his children, a man just 11 days ago who was on the same battle field where my own husband walks. God bless him, I wish I could scream that outside right now.

It all hit home for me because just as quick as it is one of those great men it could be my husband. God forbid. I have always had a respect for the ones brave enough to hug their families good bye to head to combat but today I am just bursting at the seams. I am so proud to have had the honor to meet and be in the presence of the true definition of what a hero is.

If you know me you know that I am one who believes EVERYthing happens for a reason, everything. Today Kayla and I found ourselves directly in front of the Armed Forces YMCA at Balboa due to an unusually random circumstance lol, and I have decided to volunteer once or twice a week starting next month, even if it means I am just hand delivering XBOX games to those injured in combat, I don't care. Thanks just honestly doesn't seem like enough. Please continue to keep 1/5 in your prayers, we are very close but yet still very far.

Brynna