Ltdan's blog post - finally

so after 2 years the VA has finally made a decision! i am now an official disabled american veteran. it appears that i now have a major depressive disorder (duh) and have ptsd (double duh). in some ways i feel a little worse because now i am labeled. it is a huge load off my mind however. the hoops they make you jump through to "prove" that all the shit i saw may have had an impact on me. sounds simple, right? after 21 years i am about ready to call it quits with the reserves. i have decided to go back to school and get my masters. i am going to become a nurse practitioner (like my wife).
on the brightest note, our son is doing wonderfully! he is now 5 months. 15 1/2 lbs and 26 inches. growing like a little weed. rolling over and really interacting. i don't feel as if i took my other boys for granted, but this time i have slowed down enough to really enjoy it. he is amazing. my wife has also taken to motherhood like a duck to water. she is awesome with the baby.
on the final note, i am actually thinking of writing a book about my experiences in iraq. there are so many out there that i'm sure no one will pick it up, but it may be cathartic for me. something to pass along to my family at least....who knows.....
well all, thanks for reading and have a beautiful NN day. i hope tpo catch up with you all soon.