22 April 2009

News From Iraq

Stonewall and I have been able to talk on Skype quite frequently lately. We don't always get to talk for very long, but it's always good to hear his voice and see his (digitalized) face. Plus, I love that he gets to see Lil' Mootz in real-time rather than just pictures. I think we're getting to a point where Lil' Mootz recognizes Stonewall's voice even if he doesn't know yet that Stonewall is his Daddy. Lil' Mootz smiles and baby talks to Stonewall, so I'm really pleased by that and I know Stonewall is beyond thrilled that his voice is recognized. A few more months though and Lil' Mootz will know who is Daddy is.

I am very very proud of Stonewall because he had a Wall Street Journal quote of the day the other week. I wish I could post the quote and article, but I can't because the article gives more personal information than what Stonewall wants posted on this blog. Long story short though, Stonewall and several Soldiers in his unit worked with an Iraq Army (IA) logistics platoon on training on how to move their own convoys and do their own logistics. Stonewall and another American Soldier were both quoted as saying how successful the training went, how motivated the IA is and how it was a great way to build a relationship between the Armies. From what Stonewall tells me, both sides of that relationship were incredibly pleased with how things went.

I just don't understand why stories like this aren't used more in the media. The public gripes and gripes and gripes that American Soldiers in Iraq is nothing but bad, yet when there's a story that proves we are doing some amazingly good things over there, the media ignores it. Yet, they'll give front page coverage to the Obama's choice of first dog.


3 comments:

Momma Mary said...

That's a big pet peeve of mine as well. :) I'm glad you're getting to skype. It's amazing how well Daddy and baby can bond through video and telephone -- My son only knew Daddy through short visits, and electronic media for the first 14 months, and now they are best of buds! (He's 2 1/2 now)

TJ said...

Isnt Obama's new dog important though? lol jk.

It makes me sad to hear all the good things and then they are never shared. J told me about a playground they have been building for the kids...I would never know without him tleling me. Sad.

jessica said...

oh the moments i were able to see my husband, were so precious. we had VTC's, i didn't get to see him by webcam or anything. he will be home before you know it! i have a giveaway going on that you might be interested in, it's The Friendship Stone Power of Two Pack :)

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