Sacrifice

But if anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for members of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever. 1 Timothy 5:8

"Real love is when you become selfless and you are more concerned about your mate's or children's egos than your own. You're now a giver instead of a taker."
-Unknown

So two other guys and myself had to drive to D.C. to catch a flight over to Dubai and then into Afganistan. The wife and I get up and enjoy some breakfast together and I play with Olivia. Then the guys pull up outside. I look into my wife's eyes and I could tell she was trying to be strong and hold back the tears, but she couldn't...lol! She starts crying while holding the baby. I am not a crying type of person. I guess I get it from my father. He don't never cry...ha! Nah I seen him cry a few times, but I don't know we just hold our emotions in very well. My brother is the same way. But on this day.....I couldn't even front. It was so hard to know that I was walking away from my family. As the tears began to run. Just all kind of thoughts raced thru my head. The biggest thing was if I would see them again. I rebuked that. I kissed and hugged my wife a few times. Then I kissed and hugged that baby (as she looked and didn't know what was happening). Stuck my tongue out at the mut. Told my wife I loved them and walked out the house. It was a long ride to D.C. I thought about a million things on that ride. How many men past and present leave their families to go and make a difference for their country, family, and lifestyle in general. I never been a person to just lay down and except things. I strive to be a fighter and a willing to learn and do whatever it takes to better not only my life but the lives of those around me. I believe that is the true Godly message to be examples of who God is. I took this job so my wife didn't have to work for another man. I provide for my family. I am here because I want the best for Missy. God saw fit to bless me with a great woman and I don't want to take that for granted. So I'll slay the world just to lay it at her feet. She is my world. I sacrifice even my life for her.....My Baby :)

Okay, we make it to the airport and I got 4 heavy..........Very heavy bags I got to carry all around this dat gum airport. Not mad about the bags cause I packed them. I'm mad because it showed how out of shape I am...ha! All them zebra cakes and pies and good eating catching up to me. Checked my bags in out of breathe...just fat! Anyway boarded the plane. We got business class. Man it was crazy. That is the only way to fly except first class. I got my own tv to watch what I wanted, my chair turned into a bed, drinks and wine, and food was pretty good. Last bit of comfort before you get to this bull crap place. It was a 12 hour flight. Anticipation and nervesness at an all time high. We land in Dubai spend like 8 hours there before we on another plane. So got a hotel. This hotel was very nice....I'll leave it at that. It took me 20 minutes to figure out you have to stick your door key in a little slot by the door to get the room to work....Crazy! Dubai is know for its prostitution. Didn't think much of it til we went and ate dinner and within 20 min 10 guys walked out the club with them....straight to hell LOL!!! Anyway, took a nap and got up and head for the airport to get on the next flight......