A Challenge: Go Beyond the Ribbons

We've all seen them. Hundreds, thousands of magnetic yellow ribbons on the back of vehicles. They say "Support Our Troops" but I'm not sure what that really means.

I'm back in Louisiana now, and I had a lot of time to think today while sitting on planes and in airports. It's awesome that so many people support the military, but maybe there's a better way than buying a ribbon.

Please, when you have a chance, check out AnySoldier.com and SoldiersAngels.com. Both of these sites are making a huge difference for troops overseas. Buy the ribbons if you must, but please don't forget to prove your support by reaching out to those who are still in harm's way.

As I go to sleep tonight - and every night - I'll thank God for my brothers who sleep on the ground and dodge bullets and bombs for my sake. I'll beg God to keep them safe and let them see their loved ones again. And then, like most nights, I'll cry for those who didn't make it.

Off to the Airport

Well, I'm off to the airport again. I always feel a little sad at airports because I'm saying goodbye. It's only a week this time, but I'll be leaving for another week in June, and three more weeks of training with the Army in July. I love to travel, but sometimes I feel like I live in airports!

I'm leaving from Philadelphia this morning, connecting in Dallas, then landing in Baton Rouge later today. It'll be good to see my family again!

I'll be thinking about all of you while I'm gone, and I'll definitely post some thoughts in between crawling around in the mud :-)

Love,
Jason

Cleaning out the dorm room

Hey Y'all,

Well, it's clean out the dorm room day, and it's more than a little sad saying goodbye to everybody. I've met a lot of great people at school this year and I'll definitely miss them all.

My roomie left after the first semester so I had the room all to myself since then. Funny though, I never spent much time in it. With classes, work, and Godspell, there wasn't a whole lot of free time this past year. But it was all worth it.

As I pack up all my stuff at school, I'm also packing for a week of training with my unit back in Louisiana. I leave on Thursday, and return the following week. I'll try to update the blog from wherever it is they're taking us :-)

Love to all,
Jason

Godspell Photos

Hey Y'all,

Godspell is over and it was awesome! Here's a photo of most of the cast:




P.S. I'm the one in the funny green pants :-)

Luv,
Jason