This is my very handsome brother Dustin. He is on his way to Afghanistan to serve his country. He will be apart from his lovely wife and children and I know they will miss him so much. I'll miss him too. Please keep him and his family in your prayers. It must be so hard.
I really love my brother. I'm bursting with pride for him. Maybe "pride" is the wrong word, because I didn't have anything to do with how he turned out to be such a fine man. So why should I be proud. I admire him. He is a good and decent man. He's hard working and smart too. I really wish I was as smart as he is. He is a caring father and husband. He is also pretty funny.
I know he is all grown up now. But I can't help but to think of him as my baby brother. Wasn't he just the cutest little guy? When I was a kid I remember thinking he was the best looking baby I ever saw. 
I want my brother to know that I am glad he is part of my family. I will be praying for his safety. And praying for his family's safety too. I will pray for his family and him to be comforted through this difficult and challenging thing they are going through. I love them so much.
Hi Kat. Thanks for posting this. I hope you don't mind if I do a similar post on my blog. I just love my brother too pieces and am sad he is away from all of his family right now.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a neat post, Katrina. I didn't know Dustin was going to Afghanistan--we will keep him in our prayers. I am so thankful for all those good people who serve our country--your family has many great examples. I love the pictures of him younger--that is exactly how I remember him!
ReplyDeleteKris, I'm looking forward to reading your take on this on your blog too. It will be cool also because your blog is cooler than mine by far and get's lots more readers than mine.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to salute your brother too--and say thank you for his sacrifice and his service.
ReplyDeleteWOW. Dustin really did it, didn't he?! I am so grateful for his service! I also admire him (and Rory Chad and your dad and our uncles and grandpa, etc...) for their service. THANKS Dustin (in case you are able to read this) for helping protect our freedoms! Love you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this, Katrina! I didn't know Dustin was in the military. We will keep him in our prayers, and his family, too. What a selfless sacrifice, I am grateful to these wonderful men and women. Love you so!
ReplyDeleteThat was the best post ever about Dusty! Thank you Katrina. I worry about him and we always pray for him and for Laura and the kids. Love you!
ReplyDeleteTrina, You're the best.
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