Febraury 13, 2007

Chris -I received the flag on Friday - what a thoughtful gift. The box is one of the finest I've seen and I am overwhelmed, again, at the extent you all go to supporting us. To be honest, I feel inadequate in receiving the gifts as I don't see my work as anything spectacular - just a course in life I happened to choose - but am very grateful for all that has been and continues to be done.Your son as he goes to Baghdad will be a part of the very people you so strongly support. You must be very proud and very hesitant at the same time. I don't think anyone truly understands the concern that a mother feels for her child in such situations. I would go so far to say that it is tougher on them than the child that goes to war! Know that he is and will continue to be in my prayers and have no doubt that the Lord will take care of him.I want to thank the Boy and Girl Scout troops that raised the flag as well as the Jr High class that sent me the fantastic poster of support.Thank you again for all you and your crew are doing.Blessings,Dan Shipley