I sure wish you had your cell phone!! I don't even know how to get a hold of you there! I was stupid and didn't even ask you tonight what hotel you were in or the number there just in case there was an emergency.
Jake just called--his vehicle got hit with an IED. He was the gunner in the vehicle which saved his life and protected him from more serious injuries than he got. He has two broken legs which have already been operated on. They are sending him to Germany and then who knows after that. He was drugged up--just came out of surgery and they said that it would be better for him to call than someone else. So, I don't have more information about what will happen other than he is being sent to Germany.
He said that he should of been thrown from the vehicle completely, but wasn't. He received the lightest of the injuries--they put rods and pins in his legs and he has stitches in his head. One other soldier had his back broken but will be able to walk. One lost both of his legs--they had to amputate them. Their driver was killed. My heart aches for his family right now. My heart aches for everyone's families.
The Lord was really watching over him. I was in shock--didn't break down in sobbing tears until after Jake hung up with me. I immediately came downstairs to try to figure out how to get ahold of you. I called my parents and then yours. Then, I got down on my knees in prayer to express gratitude to Heavenly Father for watching over Jake. I should of done that right away, but I was so upset and anxious to somehow get in touch with you. I have not called or told any of the kids right now--didn't want to wake them. I'm sure that they will be upset with me, but I figured that it would be better in the morning for them to handle.
I am calmed down now. I don't know if I'll be able to sleep--only was asleep for about an hour when I got the phone call. Going to read the information book that the guard gave to us about what happens when your soldier is wounded. Then, I am going to either call or email the family readiness people to find out how I can get more information about Jake.
I wish you were here. I'm so sorry that I have to tell you all this in an email.
Please call whenever you read this. I sent it to both of your email addresses. I don't care what time it is--please call me.
I love you.
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