She Who Waits

"They also serve who only stand and wait." - John Milton

My heart aches.

There has been another loss in Afghanistan. My heart aches for her.

I didn't know Rachel but I have cried several times for her.  I don't even know what to say to convey how I feel for her.  It's such a horrible, tragic loss.  Please leave a few words of support if you can.

It's a very, very small Corps, I've found.  Yesterday I hung out with my friend's three year old so that she could go be with Rachel for the day (I didn't even know Rachel was a fellow blogger until a moment ago).  This little girl and I watched one of many videos of her dad reading a book and I was so glad I was behind her so that she couldn't see how emotional they made me.

A close friend's husband was in the same incident and is injured, but for now will remain in Afghanistan.   My heart is hurting for both of them, for all of those involved.

Posted Under Deployment on 03.19.2010

3 comments

Comment from: chelly [Member] Email · http://www.gypsy-clan.com/mylife
I read about Rachel this morning. I almost dropped my plans to just sit and cry for her.

I am glad you were able to watch your friend's little one so Rachel wouldn't be alone.

::big hugs to you and all::
03/19/10 @ 14:01
Comment from: T [Visitor] · http://tsquest.blogspot.com
Oh girl... I went to her site and I'm crying now. So very sad...

((hugs))

Thinking of you.
03/20/10 @ 18:49
Comment from: l.applegate@cowisp.n [Member] Email
I clicked on the link to Rachels's blog while surfing at random. And sat and cried for her and her little girl. Saying I am sorry for her loss just doesn't seem to be much.
03/22/10 @ 13:05

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