
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the vine,
not a creature was stirring not even Darro at this time.
The articles were posted on columns with care,
In hopes that earnings would soon be there;
The viners were nestled all snug in their bed;

In the midst of our most turbulent period since the Vietnam War, we are embattled in a war, which many oppose. What will define this generation and sadly many to come is how we have handled it, whether it be our soldiers abroad, or the support from the people here at home.

Life works in a funny way, sometimes people come in to your life for a reason, sometimes it's just by chance that you strike a chord with someone and they become a lifelong friend. This is true for our own Rob Ballew.

Really there are moments in everyone's life that they savor, that they cherish and they carry forward for the rest of their days on earth.

For many of us the beginning of every year is like the slate of life being wiped clean, its a point on the road map of life to start from a new destination and find a different place along the way than we ever expected.
No let-up for Christmas for U.S. Troops in IraqSource: Yahoo! News
This year while you are celebrating with your families, think of those who are sacrificing their time for us.
Merry Christmas JNealis and Rob Ballew... we are thinking of you guys.
Be safe and hope you have a wonderful day off.

I just wanted to take a moment and share my excitement over Rob Ballew being nominated and selected for a RAV Award! I cannot think of a more deserving person than Rob.