M&M Holzmann

Below, you will find an email from a friend and former carpooler from my high school days. Her response, regarding the job that we do in the military, is why I serve.

It’s been so nice to get your updates. Thanks for taking the time to give us such an informative and interesting glimpse into your adventures! Seriously, I so appreciate your service and all that you’re doing to serve those of us back home. Since becoming a mom, I have been even more aware of the incredible gift of safe soil, and so grateful for everyone who is working to make sure that Benjamin grows up in a secure place. It’s incredible to me that the only “background noise” he has to grow up with is noisy neighbors, yappy dogs, and poorly-timed lawnmowers. So many kids all over the world have a soundtrack that’s much more disturbing and gut-wrenching. Thanks for everything you’re doing.

Sarah, thank you for the email, and we’ll keep doing the best we can to keep Benjamin safe back home.