Fighting for Freedom

When I was at State, I roomed with someone who became my best friend. I won't even go into all I would like to say right now, because it would take all night, lots of laughs, and tears. In 2005, Kelly's boyfriend left for Iraq. It was a scary and emotional time for us all...but unbelievably hard for Kelly and Aaron, who were newlyweds. Aaron was injured in a Humvee accident involving an IED (I think I said all that right?!) and lost his leg. I can still remember the phone call from Kelly, where I was, who was around, and what my thoughts were. Within minutes, I was in Starkville so she wouldn't be alone. Kelly is an amazing woman of God with a strength that could only come from Him. She left within a couple of days headed for Bethesda or Walker Reed (I can't remember which one was first.) and remained there for what seemed like FOREVER! That was Spring Break of 2005. Russ and I were married in June, and Kelly and Aaron were in our wedding. Aaron was cleared for a little road trip (or air trip, actually). The first time I saw them was at my rehearsal dinner. It was so special! I was so honored to have them by my side as Russ and I were married.


Well...I really hadn't planned to go into all of that. I should have given you much more detail, but I'm really tired so - another time, maybe! :) I was reminded of all of this after receiving an email earlier today and seeing this on Kelly's blog. It is an article written about Aaron and his service with the Marine Corp. Please check it out! Click here to read about Aaron.