Freedom Lights the way

As I was lighting these the Star Spangled Banner was playing on the radio in honor of the 30 people killed in the helicopter crash in Afghanistan; 25 of them belonging to the same elite unit as the Navy SEALs who killed former Al Qaeda leader Usama bin Laden, U.S. It was also alarming that the matches I lit them with read, "Freedom Lights the way." It's without a doubt that the universe was throwing me a little sign to honor these heroes in silence.

I can't help but feel greatly affected by this tragedy. My heart goes out to their families.

On another note: I know Chris will be leaving soon, next month I believe, and stories like these just give me more and more anxiety. I just pray that God keeps him safe. He knows how much I care for this boy and I just want him to be happy and healthy and safe.