As most of you know from my last post Hiram can call me on Fridays. I look so forward to Fridays just so that I can hear his voice. Well this Friday I went on a walking field trip with Meridith and her class. I figured that it would be ok because we were going to be outside. The field trip was fun and we learned a little more about our little town.
We arrived back at the house at 11 am and still no phone call from Hiram. I wasn't too worried yet...that worry came later when one of my neighbors (her husband is also deployed) came over and told me that Hiram's unit lost another Marine. Hiram was able to email her husband and let him know (which I was very grateful for). Anyway, no phone call Friday or Saturday. By this point I was beginning to think that Hiram might have been hurt. They usually shut off phone and computer communication for 24 hr, but I guess it must have taken longer to contact this Marine's family. Hiram finally called me this morning and told me that it was his corpsman that was killed. Hiram really got along well with him and he had a lot of respect for him. He had recently gone to church with Hiram over there, and Hiram had given him a Book of Mormon. They were pretty close. Hiram is a tough guy when he has to be. My heart aches for this Marine's family and for my husband. I wish that I knew some words that could comfort him. I am thankful everyday that Heavenly Father continues to keep my sweetheart safe. Please everyone keep the military in your prayers they need them.
For those of you who have not heard we have started a sock drive...Operation Sock It To 'Em...we are sending out white crew socks to help the marines keep their feet clean and free from infection. If you would like to donate please contact me. I would also like to add the corpsman name and do it in honor of him. As soon as this death is made public knowledge I will add that. Please help us with the sock drive. Even one pair helps!!
