Completing the record...this post was originally an e-mail from April 17th 2003

Hi All

Just wanted to pop in and keep you informed.

You may have heard Secretary Rumsfeld say in his press conference on Tuesday that the Pentagon has cancelled some deployments to Iraq. The news is reporting that the 1st Cavalry Division (Fort Hood, TX) will not deploy as scheduled.

There is an old saying in the Army..."obey your last order first". In the case of the 1st Armored Division the last order received (so far) is to deploy to the mid-east. So - unfortunately, as of this moment we have nothing to indicate that Patti's unit deployment will be cancelled. Patti is working nearly around the clock to get her company's vehicles ready for shipping. I'm hoping once that is done she will get a little down-time...she sure could use it about now.

Of course, if the truth changes on this I will let you know. Meanwhile we continue to appreciate the prayers on her behalf.

Love to you all,