Monday, March 08, 2010

I cant Forget











About 3 years ago now. I had just come home from Afghanistan and was so excited to see Myca and Boston. I just wanted to be "normal", be a dad, and make up for time lost. I remember a lot of things and have forgotten few. I was recently cleaning out some emails and found some correspondence from my dad and I. It brought back some good memories. I also found read the emails from Myca and I. Myca is the world to me. She has joined a unique group of ladies that have experienced war through a spouse's eyes. Myca has always been strong but during our marriage she has had to go through things that a lot of ladies never will.....(well until we all have to fight in a war). She always holds her head high even when she cries behind closed doors. Myca for me is the true definition of what the prophets talk about... the wife that just does what has to be done. She is my best friend and I was able to get through Afghanistan and the trials we have recently come into. I was thinking of all the trials of the last year for my family and they compare but at the same time they differ from the 18 months I was in Afghanistan that we went through. They have been disappointing things, yes they have made me very mad but we got through them. I'm visiting my wife's bolg today to remember the the good and bad times of Afghanistan. I love the guys that I served with. The experiences that we shared there were one of a kind. I was glad to have shared these things with my brother Travis. It seems as though we will be parting ways here in the next year. Our contracts are up with the Army. Travis has chosen the PA road and Medical detachment. I don't know what I will do. I don't really want to get out but I have to find a job that I really want to do. I belong to a group that has been chosen to go to Iraq in Sept 11 2010. I don't have to go but out of our group 18, Five of us are staying. I don't know why I wasn't selected to go but It's probably the best right now. I love my two boys and the third one one the way. I know that Myca wanted a girl so maybe #4 but that seems to far in the future to worry about.
Boston sometimes I could just squeeze you til you pass out and other times I could cuddle you til you fall asleep......I depends if you have eaten or whining about how you want to eat a whole tub of cheese balls. I love you son and you are my best little helper. I couldn't wait to see you when I got home from Afghanistan. You always have a smile and are ready to "ayudar daddy" You are a tough but tender hearted kid and that is why you are a good mix of your mother and I.

Tayden.....you are a rough and tumble kind of kid. Your always gritting your teeth and ready to rip Boston apart.....It's funny. Boston bugs you enough and the UFC # is on. You are a daddy's boy for sure. When you get hurt you come to daddy and not mom. Your spanglish is great. Tayden you are so obedient.....you say NO but you do what your told anyway.

Well this is to remember those who fought with me and those who fought before and after.

8 comments:

Mandi said...

Wow. We remember that time as well. We were all so worried about you, and Travis, but also Myca. We are all so glad you made it home safely!! We love and miss you guys!

Neighbor Jane Payne said...
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Neighbor Jane Payne said...

Ooops, that was me, sorry. Jared, I'm an old friend of Myca's and want to thank you for your time spent protecting us. Thank you.

Anna Beal said...

That was awesome Jared. You have a great family!

jenae waters said...

You and Myca are such great examples to follow. Myca is truely a good wife and mom and I know she has had to go through alot but always has eveything put together she is so strong! and Jared you are a great dad and I have to say I am honored to talk about our friend, Jared, that has served in the national guard.Thank you for serving our country!

lysh said...

Thank you so much for serving our country! Thank you for coming home safely. Thank you for being a wonderful husband to my sister! Thank you for being such a great friend to my husband! Thank you for being you! We love you!

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Tom Earl said...

Thank you Jared!