I received an email from an old friend the other day. There is going to be a tribute ceremony for Trista on May 28th in DC. Josh and I are going to drive up from Ohio and attend. I can't decide whether or not I should bring Tristan. Would the family want to meet him? Is it too much driving for him to handle? Would it be a bad idea to bring a 7-mo old baby to a ceremony like that? I guess I could just bring a picture, but I see this little scene playing out in my head where I introduce him to Trista's family and he somehow makes them feel better. I look at him and can see Trista sometimes, maybe they would feel the same way. I can't decide what to do. What do you all think?
I got a horrible phone call early this morning from someone I used to work with. A friend of mine, who was stationed in Iraq, was killed yesterday in her sleep when her trailer was hit. SGT Trista Moretti was an amazing person. She had an impact on so many lives in so many places. It's going to be tough for everyone (like me) who can't make it to Jersey to say goodbye. I've been crying off and on all damn day. It seems so unfair. I hate this war and don't agree with it, but I don't think she died in vain. She died for everyone else out there. They fight for each other, not a cause, not their government. That's what I miss about the Army. I miss my comrades. Trista was hilarious and beautiful and had this great Jersey accent. We used to play word games and gossip and eat lunch together every day. We would laugh all day long while we "worked" haha. I remember when she first got to the unit I told everyone some bitchy chick with an accent was in the...
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How long is the drive? At 6 months old We drove Ava along with Paris to Chicago with my Mom & sis & it was a long drive. Ava slept almost the entire way. If she wasn't sleeping she was happily jabbering :D Sometimes they will just surprise you! Good luck on making the right decision for you.