Jim Alluni...stateside and improving!

"...Jim suffered from a shrapnel injury to his neck. The shrapnel passed through one side of his neck and exited through the other, causing injury to his esophagus. Because of this injury, it required Jim to have a tracheotomy. There is also a piece of shrapnel by his thyroid, which they have chosen to leave alone at this time. Jim also suffered some burns (my apologies - I don't know where on his body) The most serious of his injuries was his esophagus..."

Jim has left Germany where he was sent after the incident and is now stateside in Bethesda, Maryland surrounded by family. He will be back home in only a matter of days.

Cynthia has been the "communicator" for us all on Jim's status. There's so much to write that it wouldn't do justice to anyone to try to reiterate what she's put so well. I encourage you to go to her blog for Jim (http://www.hypercrewjim.blogspot.com/) to read about the road he's traveled thus far and the latest updates on his wellness.

Prayers and well wishes go to Jim. He's a strong guy and we are very fortunate to still have him with us. Cynthia's last post (Tuesday) is especially heart tugging. Thank you Cyn for keeping us up to date on how Jim is doing. Thank God he's home.

Our hearts go to the families and friends of those that were lost in the most recent attacks. So many brave and courageous men. I find myself at a loss for words when it comes to expressing the feelings of loss and sadness for the families. Not to mention the guys still over in Iraq.

Take care. Stay strong. Semper Fi.