Out of Iraq

I sit here this morning holding back tears as I watch the coverage of the last convoy out of Iraq. 9 years ago I sat watching the coverage of the beginning of the war. Very pregnant and fearful of what war would bring. Later I found out AJ's group was one of the first convoys to enter Iraq. Couldn't help to be emotional seeing the gate close between Iraq and Kuwait. What we all need to remember is that we may mostly be out of Iraq, but most of those will be heading to Afghanistan. Many wives have expressed frustration with the public not understanding the difference in the two wars and that they are going in in two different places. I keep encouraging them that it is our job as Marine Wives to educate them.