Where Boys Become Men?

Well at 53 years old, I would say my dad has been a man for quite some time, but isn't that what they say when you're off to war? This past weekend my dad headed off to Afghanistan for the next ten months. We're all pretty bummed, except for him. He's been in the army since college and has never had to go to war. So as he told me, they're finally putting him after sitting on the bench the whole game. So I guess I'm glad he has this opportunity. The first thing I asked him when he told me was going to Afghanistan was if we were allowed to come visit, but for some reason tourists are not allowed. I'll get to call him and email him, and he'll get to check my blog...so we'll get to keep in touch just as well as if he was in Virginia. Even still, I miss him a lot!!