Stryker Brigade News

I would like to thank everyone for all their thoughts and prayers during these past thirteen months. From the smallest donation to the largest get well card, it is all very much appreciated by me and my family. I would also like to thank Todd for bringing me into the fold and taking a proactive role immediately after our bad news that October day. He is truly my hero for giving me the words of encouragement when I needed them. I would also like to thank Peggy Baker and her husband Steve, Operationfirstresponse.org, for all their assistance during our time in DC. Her organization is truly a blessing to us family members. I do not know what we would have done without such caring people. (Granted, there are a number of great organizations out there, but Peggy and her group are in my top two bestest in the world rankings) :-) And who is the other one you say? Well, Cindy McGrew from operationsecondchance.org was by our son's side since the day he got to Walter Reed. The personal attention this wonderful lady gives to our military is a joy to see. May God bless them all for what they do, it is truly amazing the energy they show each and every day.

It looks like Michael will be settling in for a while, getting set up locally with the VA for his prosthetic work. Probably trips to Portland from time to time. I think he plans on going back to school in January, taking it slow and easy for the first few terms. He is still weighing his options on what to do next, so no news in that regard. I know whatever he decides to do, he will do well.

His mom and sister have been running around all day getting ready for the big event. ;-) They have not seen him since January so I am going to let them have first hugs. (I am such a good person) LOL. We got his room painted and a new bed all set up, no cable in there though, so I guess his TV will have to stay in my room. :-)

I rode in the Veteran's day parade in our town today and hope to make the one in Albany on Friday. Michael may be heading up there with the family for the event. My cousin and her family, along with their scout troop, had a float last year honoring Michael and some other soldiers who had been wounded in Iraq and we hope to get up there to thank them this year. It sure is a grand site to see all the people show up to honor the veterans and those services that serve us all. May God bless and keep them safe.

Well, that is about all for now. I must apologize for not being more persistant in my writings lately. Let's just say it has been a rough year and leave it at that. :-) Thanks again to everyone, it has been an honor to have known you all, even when mostly online, but I will not disappear and hopefully, I will be back to my old self helping with the site and chiming in from time to time.

Most Respectfully yours,
Michael Oreskovic
Proud Parent of a P.F.C. (Private Flippin Civilian)