shipping off

My nephew, Randy, shipped off to Iraq late last night. He'll be there a year. Civil Services, I think he said. He's one of the guys driving around in Hummers apologizing to people for blowing up their houses and family. Helping build houses, schools, roads. you know, a big fat target.

Shit.
I still remember holding him as a baby.

I really hope he makes it home.

If you know any good magic/juju/prayers, now's the time....