Just when you thought things couldn't get much worse...

[piasharn]

I have a few friends in the military at the moment. One is in the Navy, stationed on the USS Teddy Roosevelt, which is currently in the middle of the Mediterranean. Since he's a nuclear technician who doesn't leave the ship while he's on duty, I'm not too worried about him.

Another friend is in the Army, currently stationed in Colorado. However, he will be shipped out to Kuwait in about a month. I am quite anxious over him.

The last friend is also in the Army, and was moved from Germany to Saudi Arabia not too long ago. I wasn't as distressed over him as the previous friend, since he is further from danger.

That is, until last night.

I got a forwarded email from his mother. He's being transferred somewhere else, but he is not allowed to say where.

I don't like the sound of that...

I really don't like the sound of that...

Gods, please... I don't think I can deal with this right now. Please, I'm begging any higher power to keep him safe. I know its selfish of me; who knows how many people are praying for the safety of their loved ones, so why should I take precendence over them?

(Please take a number and wait in line for the next availible diety. Your prayer will be attended to as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.)

But... I just can't deal with this right now. I don't know what to do anymore. It seems like everything I try makes no difference whatsoever. I am all too aware of my own inadequency at this moment, and my inability to protect the people I care about is tearing me apart.

I'm so scared, and I don't know what to do.

Please, I don't want to see another friend die...