Berri-
My heart aches for you and for sweet Cayson. I wish I could be there with you all at the memorial service tomorrow, but I know you have people there who love you and support you.
I wish I had the chance to know Charles better before he was deployed.
What I remember is how much in love with you he seemed---and how your face lit up every time I asked how the two of you were doing all these past months.
As a fellow mommy, I know how monumental it was for you to let Charles into your heart...and into your sweet little boy's world, too. There must be so many questions in your mind, but I hope you know how many people love you and hold you in their prayers.
I honestly expected to read stories of heroism and bravery in this blog---about duty, honor and the sacirifice soldier's make each day. There was in deed some of that here. But what I walk away with is the outpouring of love that Charles gave in his 31 years in this world.
That's what I think makes him so special, Berri. That, in the end, perhaps our most important mission is not the job we had nor the rank we held...but it is the love and kindness we shared with others. And knowing the smile you always had on your face when you talked about him, I know his mission was complete.
Myke, Peter snd Jen....you are in my thoughts as you travel to Katy tomorrow. Please give Berri a huge hug from me.
Kelly Blue Kinkel
Southwest Airlines, Dallas, Texas
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