<p>Just curious. S2 has been there since March and due home late this month for 18 days R&R. He earned his CIB (combat infantry badge).</p>
<p>Oh my goodness k. I am so glad he’ll be home for a bit.</p>
<p>How are you coping? Do you get to talk to him? Email? Facebook?</p>
<p>Kinshasa - Send thanks to him and to all your family for his service to our country. I hope you have a great visit with him. I can only imagine how much you miss him.</p>
<p>He calls occasionally. He hates computers and although his forward operating base has internet access, he rarely e-mails. </p>
<p>He is due to leave 8/21 so maybe he’ll be home by 8/23.
He will be able to see S3 who is returning to Boston University on 8/28. Right now everything is up in the air as only D is 36 weeks pregnant and her due date is 8/28—coincidentally, S2’s birthday. I am hoping she delivers early and all siblings can attend the bris.</p>
<p>After next week I am packing my suitcase to jump on a plane—she lives in Olympia and we are in northern California.</p>
<p>Wow, it seems like just yesterday you were writing about your D possibly getting married and now a baby soon.
Wishing your family a wonderful reunion.</p>
<p>I think I’ve seen a couple of posts from moms of a S. or D. in Iraq. And a few more whose son or d may be going.</p>
<p>Glad your S. gets to come home for a bit and be part of some important family events.</p>
<p>Kinshasa:</p>
<p>Nice hearing from you. So much is happening in your family! Best wishes for a very happy family reunion!</p>
<p>Yes, D got pregnant 3 weeks after the wedding…they were totally surprised.
She posted the 3D ultrasound on YouTube…isn’t technology wonderful?</p>
<p>Not a son, but my nephew is due to return from a year in Iraq. Very glad to have him back and very proud of his service. Pass on my sincere “Thank You” for serving our country.</p>