This is my little brother. His name is Jason Patrick Shurtz. I miss him. I have found myself over the last couple of days staring at this picture and wondering where did the time go. Wasn't it just yesterday when we were "playing" war in the weeds of Puerto Rico? Wasn't it yesterday when war was over we went in for a PBnJ...Wasnt it yesterday when we shamlessly insulting Wayne till he cried..ohyea that WAS yesterday..nevermind. :)I remember when my mom and dad came home with him from the hospital. I thought they loved me so much that they bought me a REAL baby. And so it goes..I always believed he was mine. No I wasn't always good to him. In fact I was down right nasty to him at times. I still feel bad. Anyone who knows me really..knows I only have one regret in life. That regret is leaving him behind when I left.
Now he is all grown up. A full grown man. Not the turd ,as a narcissistic 15 year old once thought, he was going to be. Nope he is a wonderful father and husband AND a servant to this country. Words cant express how proud of him I am. The way he has handled himself in his darkest hours should be an example to us all. Jason has told me in the past to pick a path and no matter what "stay on that path" J picked his path and though its taken some turns it seems to have always led back to the right one and that path is as simple as being a GOOD man. He is true to his word. He says it like he sees it, and he does what he says he is going to do.
I know he misses home. I hope he knows Home misses him too.
Love ya turd bird ;)
This is sweet. I've only talked to him over the phone, and I can't wait to meet him in person.
ReplyDeleteI feel like I know Jason, and Emily, and little Miss MES, Wayne and so many others who are important to you. I've seen and felt your care for them, and because of you, I care for them, even though I've met them not. Miss you Shurtzgirl! -SheBgb
ReplyDeleteGood lord Heather, you need to be a writer. I got all misty eyed. That is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteWay to go, I'm tired from vacation / driving 13 hours yesterday. Decided to take a quick break from file transfer and read this and now you have me crying! Darn you, but on the post - we miss Jason here also and can't wait to meet little miss Molly in person.
ReplyDeletewoooooo that caught me off gaurd!!! Now I am back in control and that was amazing. What a great sister you are and a wonderful niece as well. Love ya!
ReplyDeleteI'm not dead yet, jeesh!
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