www.cnn.com/2009/US/09/29/california.mis...

I found this interesting b/c the jet was flown by a WASP (Women's Air Force Service Pilot).

I found out my cousin left for Iraq the other day.  Supposedly he was going back to Afghanistan this month, so I don't know if this is temporary or they just decided to send his unit to Iraq instead.  Keep him and the 82nd Airborne in your prayers.

Also, another cousin has recently announced his plans to join the Marines after graduation next year.  Hopefully, he won't be going overseas too soon after.

My cousin told me that my uncle has recently started writing a diary of his memories and experiences in the Vietnam War.  She said she read it, even though he didn't want her to.  At first, it seemed to me like an invasion of privacy.  I mean he had just written and I'm sure it brought up a lot of emotions for him and may have made him feel vunerable.  On the other hand, if I had a diary or letters written by my dad, I can't say i wouldn't want to read it.  But, I probably wouldn't feel comfortable knowing he wouldn't want me to read it (if he was still alive).

Speaking of my dad, Sunday is the 4th anniversary of his death.  He would've turned 60 in October.

My cousin, Tanya called last night to tell me that her niece was born yesterday morning.  And that Tanya got to deliver her, herself!  They got to the hospital in the early hours of the morning so my other cousin, Chad's wife, Amanda could be induced.  Unfortunately, they had to wait due to an emergency c-section.  But, apparently, it didn't take too long after labor started.  The baby slid right out, almost landing on the floor.  A nurse was in the room, checking vitals or something, but Tanya was the only one in position to catch the baby as she slid right out.  But, the nurse was close enough to get drenched by the fluid that had come out.  Chad was outside the room calling for help, so he missed the birth.  Pretty exciting day! 

Sarah Lynn Shea Neyland was born at around 10:58 a.m. (Too much going on for anyone to think of recording the exact time).  She was 7 lbs 4 oz 19 3/4 in. long. 

I wonder how 11 mo old big brother, Nathan will like having a little sister.  I can imagine he'll be a bit jealous.  I hear he's a mama's boy (but then, aren't they all, at that age?)  We're making plans for me to go down there for a visit in the next week or so, hopefully.  My aunt and her family from Michigan will be coming down this week to visit for awhile.  They timed it just right.

www.kltv.com/global/video/flash/popuppla...

Thought this video from the KLTV News website might be of interest.