The organization, CAUSE, put on a wonderful brunch for everyone here at the Mologne House today. They even had the dining hall decorated with Halloween items. :) We sat at a table with another wounded soldier and her mom, who have been here a few months longer than we have, and had a wonderful time with them. Then, other moms of soldiers came over and we all talked while Jake watched the Steelers played against the Baltimore Ravens. (The dining hall has a couple of big screen tv's in it and the game was playing.) It was really nice to talk to other moms and to hear their experiences, concerns, and frustrations. It's nice to know that I'm not alone.
A woman who was a volunteer with CAUSE came over to talk with us. She, too, is from Pittsburgh and we had a great time talking about our hometown. She was so excited to hear that she was not alone in being a Steelers fan! :) This woman's features reminded me so much of my grandmother (my mom's mom). It was hard to keep the tears from flowing because of the resemblance. She said that she has now adopted Jake as another son. :) She kept calling him "her Jakie". :) She and Jaked talked (and laughed) for quite a while--mostly all about football!
It was a nice afternoon. Oh, and by the way. . . . the Steelers lost. :( Jake is bummed. :(
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