This is an Army soldier in Iraq with his tiny "plot" of grass in front of his tent. He asked his wife to send him dirt ( U.S. soil), fertilizer, and some grass seed so that he can have the sweet aroma, and feel the grass grow beneath his feet. When the men of the squadron have a mission that they are going on, they take turns walking through the grass and the American soil -- to bring them good luck.
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Wow...great story with that picture. Makes you think...
Wonderful story! Very moving. Thanks for sharing!
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Happy WW! :-)
isabelle aka Tricotine
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This looks like someone we know - would love to know if it came off the internet - and where :)? I sent a lot of things to my husband when he was Iraq, but I can't say grass was one of them...
What a touching story! How nice it must be for them all to have a little bit of home, even if it's just a patch of grass we all take for granted. Great picture!
Happy WW!
Jessica The Rock Chick
what an awesome picture!
I've seen this photo e-mailed around. I'm glad those soldiers have a tiny bit of home there with them.
This was by far the best Wordless Wed. post I have seen today!
Blessings!
Becki
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That must mean so much to the soldiers. Such simple thing.
Great idea that. A tangible link with home must help make life there just a little more bearable
That's such a nice story! I'm glad you included it, as it really had more of an impact when combined with the picture.
What an absolutely fantastic story! I love stuff like this. Thanks for sharing.
That's great story with the pic to go with!
Happy WW - mines up at Any Apples
a touching story and a great pic!
WW need no W. We see what he his doing.
That does not mean the story is out of my interest. On the contrary - you should do a separate posting - after showing the picture... See what I mean.. ?
That is one of the most touching things I've read. Thank you for sharing this.
that's awesome!
WHoA! What an interesting pic and story. Thanks for sharing.
Happy WW.
Oh wow! Loved that story ~ and picture!! It's the simple things in life...
Neat photo and neat story too! Thanks for sharing this with us!!
With men and women like these, no wonder America is a great nation!Thanks for sharing, and the best to your son.
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