13 June 2007

Staying sane...

Hey everyone, here's the latest on our hero, Bran. He found out earlier this week what his mission in Iraq will entail. I know you all are praying, this might just step it up. Brandon's platoon will be working alongside "high speed individuals". They will be conducting security operations in places known to be frequently under fire. They will also be running convoys in vehicles and on foot through towns; going through buildings and homes and the streets, stopping the insurgents they find and ensuring the safety of themselves, the Iraqi people and all of us. Its really serious stuff. I know Bran will want to share his thoughts once he's able to access the internet. He likes what he's doing and has done "urban warfare" training before. I'm confident he's making a great leader.

Please pray that the soldiers' instructors these next couple months will be able to equip them with the knowledge and training they will need to be prepared as much as possible for this mission.

Also, Brandon has bronchitis. He's got an extremely sore throat and is very tired. He got checked out this morning, and is on medication. He's on bedrest for two days and then restrictions for another couple days. Its been a rough few weeks for him, but he's still plugging away. Thanks everyone for your thoughts and prayers!

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