FRG

Yesterday was family day at Brad's unit. They had a fun pirate themed party!The kids had a treasure hunt and had karaoke. They showed a slide show of the things they did the past two weeks that he was gone. It was explained to the families that this is what they will be doing when they are deployed next year. Its not a high risk dangerous job (thank God), there is always a risk of combat but for the most part they are safe. It was pretty cool to see all the things they do and how important their job is in the war and what place they have.

Seeing the pixs my heart swelled with pride for Brad. He is so amazing. He leaves his family for weeks at a time and will be gone for a year starting next year. All by choice...by choice...how amazing is that??? He is willing to give up time, days, weeks, months, a year to serve for his country. To make our homes safe, to make freedom free. Pretty cool hu? I'm proud!!

After the slide show they talked about what as families we could do to make things better for our soldiers before they leave and how we can help others. They asked for spouses if they would like to volunteer for the Family Readiness Group (FRG). For anyone who watches Army Wives like I do...I was super excited. Sitting there picturing myself like Claudia Joy Holden lol. Now I'm sure it wont be like that but I'm ready for the challenge. They need a President, Vise President, Treasure, all the way down the line. I'm ready to take any spot offered!! What the FRG does is puts together care packages for the unit, organizes outings for the families, notifies the families of where they are and how they are doing, sends out pic and videos of the soldiers, helps the families in need, things like that. I can't wait till we get started!! If this is the one thing I can do to give back and say thanks (and keep my mind busy) I'll do it with a happy heart and a smile