I love you Sherief....

Today I was unpacking some things that came in the container and I found some of my brother's clothes. It made me miss him so much.
Those of you who know me very well, know how important he is to me. I always wanted to protect him and shelter him from all that is wrong in this world.
In the box of his things I found some of his stuff from the Marines. It saddened my heart so much. Everything was the military green color and it all looked so depressing. I also found a gas mask and other war gear. The gas mask made me cry because I can only imagine the things my brother has seen. I can only imagine what it was like when he had to wear it. I can only imagine the horrors he has had to live through. I will never know what it is like to be in a war zone.... and it kills me that my brother knows! I wish I could protect him but unfortunately I know that I cannot. He only tells me the easy stuff about being in the Marines and I wish that that is all there is to it....
I know he has probably gained a lot from being in the Marines but I hope he has not lost a lot too... I hope he has not lost the innocence of not being in the Marines.
I cannot wait until he is done with the Marines in November.
I pray that he stays safe!
So with a heavy heart and teary eyes I leave you tonight...
Sherief, I love you with all my heart!