After his interview on "The Daily Show," I'm going to buy this guy's book and study it. Thomas E. Ricks has the picture of what is really going on with this war. With my son being there, somewhere...has made it so hard to even speak or comment on the issue. The word I got last night from my son's wife is that he may be home within a month's time. It won't be too soon for anyone except maybe for him. He is a true soldier. I respect him for that. He is happy with his unit and what he is doing. It is a whole different perspective being a soldier's mother and him being a soldier. The fights I have with myself are tough. I can't support what is going on in the world and where my son is but yet...he loves his job. I do have some peace with the fact that he is doing what he wants to do. That is what saves me. I wanted to instill in my children independent thinking and confidence. I can rest knowing they both gained those qualities. Before he left this last time, he told me that he was happy and that he'll be alright. This deployment hasn't bothered me as much as others. I know he is at peace with himself and that is all a mother can hope for. I love him and I can't wait for his safe return...again.