Last year, Matt's twin brothers shared the news that they were joining the army. It has been a long time coming. Since high school, it was something they felt a calling to do, but they took different paths first. They are both firefighters, Mark is a paramedic, and Mike is an EMT. They are two of the most selfless guys I know, always giving of themselves to make sure everyone else is happy. They'd give you the shirts off their backs if they thought you needed them. When they told us of their plans, Matt and I were so happy for them; however, it wasn't something that excited every member of our family. Its understandable though...we are at war and joining the army when you'll actually have to 'fight for our country' instead of being safe on U.S. soil doesn't set well with anyone. But I couldn't be more proud to call 2 people my brothers. Even knowing they will be sent across the world to fight for people they don't even know, they want to go...they HAVE to go. The drive to do this has never left. They are following their hearts and doing what they feel they've been put on this earth to do. And if it wasn't enough to join the army, their goal is actually to be Special Forces and I know that they'll make it.
It dawned on me the other day that I'm gonna miss the heck out of those guys. We don't see them as often as we'd like because we don't live in the same city or state, but any time we are together is always a good time. I was told recently that they said Amelia is the only reason they don't want to go, but is also the main reason they are going. They want to make this world a better place for her to grow up in. How sweet is that?!?!
They leave March 17th, on St. Patricks Day. I will look forward to traveling to Atlanta this summer so we can watch them graduate from boot camp and see them off on the next leg of their amazing journey with the United States Army.
(The photo above is from a party that their cousin, Lauren, also pictured, planned for them. The entire Fiocca family and a ton of friends came to show their support.)
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