Call from the Soldier

The mate just called. He heard from the soldier today.

Jewel is already trying to walk some, she says. She is still waiting for her stuff from Iraq to catch up with her. Her SO should be here in two weeks and she will still have a week of leave left to spend with him.

It looks like she will end up on a desk job here in the states for the rest of her tour. I can't say I am sorry. She did her duty.

We are talking about making another trip down, both of us this time, to visit. There isn't really any need to at this point except I want the girl to know we appreciate her and every soldier that is doing their duty. I might make her some cookies and send a box to her unit that is still over there.