January 29th, 2005

Dear Family and Friends,
This is an incredibly important weekend in the country of Iraq. They are getting to vote in a democratic election for the first time in 50 years. No one is holding a gun up to their heads and no one will be shot if they vote the "wrong" way. They can vote for whomever they please. Please, no matter what your political affiliation or religious background, pray for the country of Iraq and its people, both there and abroad. This is a historical time and we are all a part of it.

A fascinating web site to go to is: www.Radioblogger.com. The blogger was at the election site in El Toro at the former Marine base. It gave me goosebumps as I'm sure it will you too to read and see how the Iraqi's are involved here in the U.S. for their elections back home.

Be involved too. Pray that this is a safe as possible weekend for our troops as well as the Iraqi people who have waited a long time for this historic day to happen.

May God continue to bless this great country of ours, the country of Iraq and the citizens and military of both. God bless you all.

Leslie S------