Ok.. so this week has been pretty rough....     

        Last night at 1:30 A.M. , my buddy Jesse who's in the marines, left for Iraq and won't be back for at least 7 to 8 months.  Its been a tough week on his family and friends, especially one of my best friends Jacie who has been dating him for over a year now.  This whole thing was so surreal until this morning when i realized that he really is going overseas to such a dangerous place.  We stayed at his house last night while all his relatives said prayers and blessings for him.  This whole thing was really hard to watch as everyone was very emotional.  Even though i know he is a strong person and will do what he has to, I cant help but worry for him.  I can't even imagine how Jacie is going to deal with this, but i promise to be there for her whenever she needs someone to talk to or even just cry on. 

        As a friend, I am damn proud and honored to have someone so brave and courageous.  Also, it is always good to know that there are good men fighting for all of us even if we dont agree with the reasons.  Although , i am not religious, i will pray for Jesse's safe return and wish him the best of luck! 

If you are religious, please pray for these men.... If you are not, pray for them anyways.

       One of Jesse's relatives made a speech that really opened my eyes and meant something.  He basically said that....  LIFE is too short to be important, but it is what we DO in that time we are given that really matters because it truly lasts forever.  We are nothing more than a spec of sand on the beach... to be recognized takes great accomplishments......  Something to think about i guess...