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Please say a prayer for our troops that are in harms way. Some thoughts: They are being sent on a mission that can never be compared to victories achieved on famous battlefields. Despite that, they go willing to do their duty. They may not agree with President Biden, but this is their job, and they go willingly. They won't receive recognition from their comrades in arms, as this is not a real battle. (At least not yet and I hope it stays that way.)This mission is a retreat. Real soldiers do not like to retreat. And these are real soldiers....

Good morning all, Yesterday, our godson, Chet was back in Walter Reed recovering from surgery that replaced the damaged artery in his wounded right arm with a vein from his left leg. His parents were at his bedside, and sharing his room was another badly wounded young man from Texas and his parents. They had two visitors: President Bush and the First Lady!! The President and Laura impressed them all with their direct and friendly manner and their expressions of concern for both the two casualties and their families. President Bush thanked each of the troops for their dedication, service,...