Cpt. Bradley Frye

This post is dedicated to our cousin, Brad Frye.

Clay and I found out that he would be coming down for leave from Iraq/the military sometime before/during/after the Memorial Day weekend.  Regardless of what the situation, we agreed to see him wherever and whenever, there were no stipulations.  One thing we did forget was we had a baby ... Small oversight.  The time to see Brad was on Monday, Memorial Day, in Belton.  Clay's parents were in and so were we until we really thought about the trip and what that will do to Andrew and not to mention us and our nerves.  Trolling around San Antonio was one thing, we are able to go back home if needed but the more we thought about it the more it didn't sound like a good idea traveling the 2-3 hours with a baby.  I have never traveled a long journey with a 4 month old and it made us a little nervous.  So I opted to stay home with Andrew and Clay went to go and see his cousin.  What a bummer!  Not that staying home with Andrew is a bummer but I really wanted to go and see Brad, his wife, Sarah and thier son, Zach and I wanted them to meet little man.  It is what it is and Clay left this morning at 7:15 for the trip.  I couldn't wait until he returned so that I could hear about how they are doing and he didn't disappoint in the story telling.  It was a mini Frye family reunion and he had a blast.  It had been a while since the "Frye Boys" were together BS'n, show & telling with thier guns (even the ladies) and swaping storys!  All in all, he said it was great trip with lots of laughs and great memories. 

I apprecite it more and more everytime I think about what we have and who we have in our family.  I was saddended that we weren't able to attend but I know we were there in spirit and in thier hearts as they were in ours the whole day.

Brad, we will see you soon.  There is a little boy that is dying to meet his cousin and when you return in September, he will be there to greet you, whenever and wherever.

Love you and pray for you everyday!  God bless you and what you do to keep Clay, myself and Andrew safe. 

To your safe return,

Jenn Ochoa

The Frye Boys
(Brad, Clay and Gray)