Zach where are you? We have been trying to reach Zach for several days to no avail.
"What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly." Thomas Paine
Freedom is a belief it is a choice, it is not fruit to be plucked from a tree, let us never forget those who are charged to protect that freedom.
You are a hero, I love you Zach!
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Day 111
Mom – Day 111
Last month I wrote how June was the deadliest month for the Americans in this horrible war in Afghanistan. This month, I am writing the same thing, except that it is July. These past two months have been the deadliest months for our military. As I am reading the news, I also read how there was a car accident in Kabul where 4 Afghans were killed. The other vehicle involved in the accident involved 4 U.S. contractors. This incident started a riot of about 1000, in Kabul where 2 vehicles were set on fire and stones where thrown. The reason for this, Americans, the infidels shouldn’t be there. Of course this was the voice of a few but it makes me want to sit down face to face with these people. First of all, what about the 66 Americans that died in Afghanistan this month and the 60 that died last month, what was their purpose for dying? The other thing I would love to discuss with all these people that have nothing else better to do than starting riots, is the word ‘INFIDEL’. This word is used over and over especially by those who have no clue to what they are saying. How is it that every American and every Westerner is an infidel, a country of many beliefs? The word infidel, one without faith, has been used over the years in various ways. The Christians used this word to identify Muslims, this word was also used to describe someone that does not believe in a God, or Allah, or ….. Throughout the centuries this word has been tossed around as an excuse to kill people. In fact this word, and the actions caused by this word, the actions of the Christians and non-Christians, provoked people like Immanuel Kant and John Locke to develop the concept of natural rights which created what we now call human rights. I do NOT believe that God, Allah or whatever one wants to call him/her is Evil or would God ever condone killing because someone is different. If I believed that God was evil, then I would rather be an ‘infidel, a non-believer’.
I love you Zach
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Last month I wrote how June was the deadliest month for the Americans in this horrible war in Afghanistan. This month, I am writing the same thing, except that it is July. These past two months have been the deadliest months for our military. As I am reading the news, I also read how there was a car accident in Kabul where 4 Afghans were killed. The other vehicle involved in the accident involved 4 U.S. contractors. This incident started a riot of about 1000, in Kabul where 2 vehicles were set on fire and stones where thrown. The reason for this, Americans, the infidels shouldn’t be there. Of course this was the voice of a few but it makes me want to sit down face to face with these people. First of all, what about the 66 Americans that died in Afghanistan this month and the 60 that died last month, what was their purpose for dying? The other thing I would love to discuss with all these people that have nothing else better to do than starting riots, is the word ‘INFIDEL’. This word is used over and over especially by those who have no clue to what they are saying. How is it that every American and every Westerner is an infidel, a country of many beliefs? The word infidel, one without faith, has been used over the years in various ways. The Christians used this word to identify Muslims, this word was also used to describe someone that does not believe in a God, or Allah, or ….. Throughout the centuries this word has been tossed around as an excuse to kill people. In fact this word, and the actions caused by this word, the actions of the Christians and non-Christians, provoked people like Immanuel Kant and John Locke to develop the concept of natural rights which created what we now call human rights. I do NOT believe that God, Allah or whatever one wants to call him/her is Evil or would God ever condone killing because someone is different. If I believed that God was evil, then I would rather be an ‘infidel, a non-believer’.
I love you Zach
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Day 112 Dad
As I was just starting to snooze on the couch I got a funny feeling not sure what it was but I will be glad when I hear from Zach. As the hours drag now, I find it harder to focus I need to do something to take my mind off all of this. I have struggled at times, been strong at times and sometimes I am don't know where I am. I am in one of those times now and continue to live one moment to the next. Zach sent me an email telling me which schools he is thinking about attending, I so look forward to visiting him at a college. As close as it is it still seems so far away. We need to keep the faith, pray and remain positive.
One of Zach's friends Kippy Pingree who is a marine and spent a couple of months in Afghanistan and who will be going back posted something on facebook. It was a message that Lindsay Lohan made the news by going to jail, it then listed all those who have recently given their lives for the cost of freedom. How true I thought if kids are looking for a hero, then there are plenty of men and women who have fought for freedom. Too seldom do we appreciate them but without them none of the things that we take for granted would be possible. I often wonder where we are headed as country I have said it before but what legacy are our children receiving from us?
Of one thing I am certain there are plenty of young people like Zach and in them I trust our future. God bless them. Zach you are my hero, you are superman and I love you!
One of Zach's friends Kippy Pingree who is a marine and spent a couple of months in Afghanistan and who will be going back posted something on facebook. It was a message that Lindsay Lohan made the news by going to jail, it then listed all those who have recently given their lives for the cost of freedom. How true I thought if kids are looking for a hero, then there are plenty of men and women who have fought for freedom. Too seldom do we appreciate them but without them none of the things that we take for granted would be possible. I often wonder where we are headed as country I have said it before but what legacy are our children receiving from us?
Of one thing I am certain there are plenty of young people like Zach and in them I trust our future. God bless them. Zach you are my hero, you are superman and I love you!
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Day 113
Mom – Day 113
Yesterday I mention the website of Afghan women writers. I also want to mention that there are pictures on this site. I enjoy reading the short stories and the poems that the Afghan women published on this site. The courage the women have in the name of education is amazing.
I love you Zach
xoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Yesterday I mention the website of Afghan women writers. I also want to mention that there are pictures on this site. I enjoy reading the short stories and the poems that the Afghan women published on this site. The courage the women have in the name of education is amazing.
I love you Zach
xoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Day 114
Mom – Day 114
If you didn’t notice, I have not written in the Blog for a few days. I was mad at the Blog and sick and tired of it! I didn’t want to write in it because I don’t like it anymore, I want this to be over. So why am I writing today, I don’t know, I just know that I am just one person and we are just one family that is suffering. Everyday there are people all around you that are struggling with something. Today, I was working on some research that I am doing for a class I am taking when I came across the following website
http://www.awwproject.org/
It is a site called the “Afghan Women’s Writing Project”. If you have an opportunity, read one of the articles or poems. If you have the time, read the article by the anonymous writer titled, “I Am For Sale, Who Will Buy Me?” I wish I could do something.
Zach I love you.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
If you didn’t notice, I have not written in the Blog for a few days. I was mad at the Blog and sick and tired of it! I didn’t want to write in it because I don’t like it anymore, I want this to be over. So why am I writing today, I don’t know, I just know that I am just one person and we are just one family that is suffering. Everyday there are people all around you that are struggling with something. Today, I was working on some research that I am doing for a class I am taking when I came across the following website
http://www.awwproject.org/
It is a site called the “Afghan Women’s Writing Project”. If you have an opportunity, read one of the articles or poems. If you have the time, read the article by the anonymous writer titled, “I Am For Sale, Who Will Buy Me?” I wish I could do something.
Zach I love you.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Monday, July 26, 2010
Day 115 Dad
Zach emailed today, talking about lifting, jeeps, girls, beer, good food, girls and college. I like to hear him talk about these things as this is going to be life after the army. He may go ROTC or stay in the reserves, but this stint in the army will be coming to an end next summer. He indicated he needed start the application process. I am so ready for him to be in college and easily reached.
You are superman, I miss you and love you bud!
You are superman, I miss you and love you bud!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Day 116 Dad
Another day down and I didn't hear much out of Afghanistan today. Sometimes the lack of news is good news sometimes it just leaves you wondering. We didn't talk to Zach today and I really wanted to! For me I talked to Zach late last week, but Lisa didn't and I know she wanted to hear his voice. We had a discussion tonight about military issues and it is sad that we have heated discussions over this among family and friends. We are all in agreement but look at it through different eyes. I will be glad when discussions will revolve around less meaningful issues and ones that don't hit the heart. Each day is a struggle for all of us, I know it is wearing on me!
You are superman, I love you Zach.
You are superman, I love you Zach.
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