Each Moment...

From: Richardson, Renee
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 8:37 AM
To: Richardson, (Rich)
Subject: Tuesday

 My Wonderful Husband….. Hi!
It’s Tuesday morning here and I’m just getting settled in at work. I have very little on my agenda today (no big surprise there), I’m going to spend a little time on the old resume. I have a few FRG things to handle and some other personal task to look into. That should all keep me busy until lunch! I had a pretty good workout this morning; obviously because I am so sore I’m not sure I could wipe my nose if it started running.
All is well here on the home front so far – it’s only 8am.
I love you endlessly and completely!!
How are you, Love?

From: Richardson, (Rich)
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 5:31 PM
To: Richardson, Renee
Subject: RE: Tuesday (UNCLASSIFIED)

 Good to hear your hanging with the workout. Keep with it! I even dread going every day. But it’s a good break! Or is it? Because it’s a lot of work.
Today I went to a “Ramp Ceremony”. We have these often. A ramp ceremony is to pay respects to fallen soldiers. There were 10 today. A very sad moment, but amazing in that many soldiers from all forces go to the airfield and participate. A true collection of NATO forces paying respect. I’ll bet there will be little news about these guys making their journey home to their families and final resting place. Only until they arrive home will the local news pickup the stories. Anyhow, I kept my composure, but not easily.
I love you my dear with all my heart!

From: Richardson, Renee
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2010 8:50 AM
To: 'Richardson, (Rich)
Subject: RE: Tuesday (UNCLASSIFIED)
 Thanks for the vote of confidence on my working out. There are days I just don’t want to go, but those are the days I push myself out of bed at 4:30 to get there. So far I’m holding at 4 days a week..but I think I’ll add another day and try that for a while.
I cannot imagine the emotions of attending a ramp ceremony. I’ve been getting the casualty reports pretty regular from the DoD..I’ve seen the names and information of where Soldiers are from, where they died and how. It’s like a train wreck when I open my email and the see those emails waiting for me – but I can’t look away. I need to read each one and say a prayer for the families and think about that Soldier for just a moment out of respect for what they’ve sacrificed. Each day I am grateful for you and I gain a new level of Love and Respect for you! There are no guarantees there, we both know that; that’s why each moment I want you to know that I love you with every breath and beat of my soul!
10,000 Times, My Love!