Hi Q and Q+,

I want to thank you all for what you are doing.

I just left the recruiting stations where I had to leave my son. He is off to bootcamp. I know he is only one of many. I know we are no more special or important than any other Patriot and their families who have gone before us. But he is mine. He is my reason for being. I cannot protect him anymore, as he is now in your hands.

I will worry for him, and pray for him as I never have before. And I will pray for you all as well. May our soldiers sacrifices not be in vain.

Though I worry, I will take comfort knowing Patriots are in control.

"We will never give up. We will never give in. We will never, ever back down and we will never, ever surrender.

Because we are Americans and our hearts bleed red, white, and blue.

We are one people. We are one family. And we are one glorious nation under God."

God bless you all this holiday season.