Mischa's best friend Nick has gone to war. He will soon be deployed to Afghanistan for one year. I pray he will make it home unharmed and intact. Nick, is a goofy, nerdy, kid with exceptional artistic vision, and skill with a camera. I have frequently enjoyed his company and the company of his girlfriend Leah. In fact, it is thanks to Nick that my laptop monitor works, and that I have a 250g hard drive for storage.
Dr. Kelly's son Chris is also over seas, defending our country. I have only met him once, but he was a very nice young man. Too young to be in harms way. Too young to have to fight, to kill, to risk their lives.
I do not believe in war. I completely understand the need to protect one's home and borders, however I feel that war is the ultimate failing of humanity. I feel that when one human is forced to kill another in the name of God, Liberty, Justice, or Freedom, you insult creation itself.
I pray that the light of love and peace will burn brightly enough to bring our sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, fathers and mothers, our friends and our neighbors, home.
Leaves from the Vine...
Falling so slow.
Like fragile tiny shells...
Drifting in the foam.
Little soldier boy...
Come marching home.
Brave Soldier Boy...
Comes marching home.
Please come home.
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