Another bomb disposal expert was killed on Monday, may be RIP. He'd only just returned from the UK as he had actually been injured before and so had recently rejoined his unit after two months recovery at home. He obviously didn't hesitate to return and place himself back in jeopardy so that he could save others though. His wife spoke of how he wasn't just a brave hero but also her best friend. Monday didn't just claim one soldier though, and in total six NATO personnel were killed and goodness only knows how many Afghans, and we have no idea about total injuries military and civilian. Oh it's such a violent mess with trails of devastation in every direction.
Then Haiti has experienced the most dreadful earthquake and the island is so ill-equipped to cope. It's officially the poorest nation in the developed world and the images of total destruction and lack of services to deal with the crisis are harrowing. There are no rescue services, no medical services, no water , no food, no resources to call upon, no shelter, no power, no equipment, nothing. The wounded lying in broken dirt quietly whimpering, only their eyes betray their bravery. Nature can be wonderful but it can be viciously cruel as well.
And in Buckinghamshire we have more snow. Thaw de-materialised and instead of a reprieve a good five inches fell last night with more inevitable chaos, and it's just started to snow again. Kind neighbours have gone to the shop for basics for me and want my life back to normal please. Actually regardless of the snow that's precisely how I feel at the moment, just want my life back to normal. Everything's so unfamiliar and strange and don't like the feeling of insecurity that is never far from the surface all the time. Want things simple again, but then I suppose the old adage "I want never gets" applies.
Heard from H and had a faux row with him, at least should have done but accidentally sent it as a group text instead. Must remember never to text in the dark with no glasses on. He's loving the Championships and competes in a race tomorrow, all being well. Heard from R and more snow's hit London too. Am expecting two of her friends to come and collect clothes for the weekend as she has nothing to wear, apparently. Not heard from C so cliche I know but clinging on by fingernails to no news still meaning good news.
Keep everyone safe please Lord.
Speak soon. A soldier's Mum x
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