I’m sending a special birthday wish to my brother, Ian.
His birthday is tomorrow, the 13th. But in Djibouti it is tomorrow…… 6:10 am to be exact.
I know, you’re wondering where Djibouti is (unless you’re a geography buff). Here it is….
This is where Ian has been stationed for the last 4 months, serving the US Air Force. He’ll return to my sister-in-law in England in 56 days (but who’s counting?) . I can’t imagine being so far away from loved ones. Ian, we are so proud of your service. You go above and beyond in everything you do. Your awards and recognitions are definitely earned… proof that your family aren’t the only ones who think you are awesome stuff!
Here he is meeting the Secretary of Defense, Leon E. Panetta. Look at that handsome bloke (the one on the right). To be honest, I don’t know how they can be smiling in the heat over there!
Ian, my kids are slightly obsessed with you, and anything African, right now. They look up to you and talk about you incessantly. I couldn’t be more happy with their choice of a role model. Thank you for serving our nation. I admire your ability to take the cards dealt you and make a good hand (although this metaphor does not apply to your actual poker skills).
We hope you enjoy your birthday! I’m sure you’ll be following orders all day, but you sure deserve to take a break!! Hey, maybe I’ll take a rest and spoil myself on your birthday (in honor of you, of course). Since you can’t, someone should…. we wouldn’t want the day to go to waste.
We sure love you, Shawn, Kristina, and your 3 biggest fans…..
1 comment:
that was the sweetest post.
happy birthday to your brother, and a big thanks to him for his service!
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