Mike was the First Sergeant while Daddy was in command, and the two of them were a great team. (I'm not entirely sure that either of them would have taken their jobs in the company if it hadn't been for the other...) Mike is also one of Kathleen's favorite people.
When the guys returned from Iraq in November, Kathleen took to Mike almost immediately. Mike and his wife Linda (a dear friend of mine and one of the people who helped keep me sane during the deployment) were over for dinner just days after redeployment, and Mike was all Kathleen could talk about. It was hysterical. Since then, Mike has solidified his position as one of Kathleen's favorites by offering her candy whenever we visit Daddy at the office, letting her play with their dog, and bringing her fun presents. (This weekend he brought a giant water gun and toy fish to swim in her pool. She loves them!)
As we get ready for the 4th of July weekend, I'd just like to ask you to pray for Mike and for his family. Even though they've been separated and will be separated a lot, they're choosing to serve and they're doing it well. They're like a lot of other military families out there, and they're part of what makes this weekend's celebration possible. For that, we're truly grateful.
*In case you were wondering, the title is an obscure reference to Dr. Seuss: "We love our Mike and this is why: Mike does all the work when the hills get high!"
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