Our Soldier

My cousin Aaron is just a few years older than I am and I've always looked up to him. It wasn't until I graduated from High School and Aaron returned from his mission that we became close. We hung out all the time. I would stay at his house way to late watching Aqua Teen Hunger Force and when my Mom would call to check on me, he'd vouch for me. We talked about life and dating and sometimes we'd spend hours making fun of each other. He's one of those people that can just make you smile.
  This week he left for Afghanistan to serve our country. I've always been amazed with the sacrifice made by our soldiers and those serving but it's different somehow when its a relative.
 Aaron is going to do great and his family is going to be blessed because of his hard work, I'm so grateful for his willingness to serve. More than anything I'm grateful for the sacrifice that his wife has made, she's incredible and Aaron couldn't have a more amazing wife.
  Anica threw a going away party the night before he left and a few of us had a chance to attend. It was a blast and it was so fun to see everyone.

Me & Aaron

  Jessie, Logan, & my cousin Adam

Aunt Jenny at the feeding farm with Lucy and Elsie

Ayda, Grandma, and Annie

Jessie & Logan

Abby & Jon

Lucy