How Do You Do It?

I've been asked how I can write about these things. How I am able to compose these stories and send them when they involve someone so close to me.

To put it simply - It's therapy. Holding these "stories" inside doesn't help. I finish a "chat" with him and my hands are shaking, I have tears in my eyes and I feel numb. It helps me clear my head when I put things down in black and white. I discuss the reality of war with my son each and every time we talk. And then I contemplate that reality each and every day. It's disheartening to hear about these attacks and to think that Soldiers don't come home because of them. And then all I can do is pray that ours does.