Chalk and Cheese

There were two more things I wanted to mention, but I feel they both need their own blog entry.

First off, Brandon's brother has left for Iraq. It doesn't seem real to me that we're sending 18 and 19 year old kids over there. Are we really doing that?

I think back to 9/11 and how people just wanted revenge. It seems so long ago. I heard about all the protesters back there and still am amazed at how Bush continues to compare this war to Vietnam. I really don't want to start a debate on here (heaven forbid someone like Isaac reads it and tears apart my argument).

It was just a thought...to write an entry reminding people to pray for those over there and for those who have been affected by it.


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The second thing I wanted to mention is that it's been six months since Heather died.

Six months.

It feels like yesterday. I still regret we weren't as close the last year she was alive, but the memories and her hugs are still so real to me.

So much has happened in these past six months. I've learned about true friendship, grief, regret and what it means to weep.

I actually had a dream about Heather not too long ago and wept some more when I woke up just happy to have the chance to see her again. I wish I could have told her all about New Zealand. Then again, I wish I could just understand why.

Heather Brink...There are no words to describe how much you're missed.