We have a friend who is in Iraq.

He is in the Marines and is in a very dangerous area. He truly needs our prayers. Just a couple weeks ago while on patrol he was hit by rifle fire. The shot bruised him pretty good and left him very sore but alive. The shot hit hard enough to burst his water bottle ( actually a CamelBak ) that was under his armor. In fact at first he thought the wetness was his blood. Thank God for the protection and for the body armor he was wearing. It prevented what should have been a fatal shot. His story is so interesting that it was printed in the Navy Times.

Now just a short time later we just got word his Jeep ( Hummer or some other vehicle ) was hit by a bomb, shell or mine, we don't know yet. He was injured but not life threating we have been told. However they are airlifting him to Germany to the Army hospital there for more treatment.

PLEASE add him and all the troops to you prayer list.

The danger is REAL there folks.