MerrinDonahue.com

First, it was Jessica Lynch’s dramatic rescue that we clung to for hope. Now, seven more of our heroes are coming home. I’m not really sure why, but I have been extremely moved by Shoshana Johnson’s story. Maybe it was her family’s emotional plea (but then, all the families had similar pleas), or maybe it’s just because she’s a young mother, but for some reason, I’ve followed her capture more carefully than any other. I am so grateful that she, along with her comrades, are safe and on their way to their families. Remember to say a little prayer of thanks for our troops today. They’ve earned it.