Hugs and prayers. I think we all hope this war won't happen, and that everyone gets to come back safely, Joey included. As someone who has had a family member in the service for every war but Vietnam (between generations for that one, Dad was out by then, and we kids were too young) I understand how worried and proud and worried and sad and the whole mix of emotions going through you right now. My little brother's Army Reserve Unit was activated in January, so he's away from his family, including his 18-month-old daughter, but at least he gets to stay stateside as far as we know.

Our country depends on willing and strong people like Joey, and we love them all, and you, too.