I am moved beyond words and eternally grateful to the service men and women I have interviewed so far. Their stories and their heroism deeply touch my very heart and soul. I often get lost in their stories, and I often have a hard time holding back tears. My mind churns as my fingers fly over the keyboard quickly jotting down notes. Later, as I read through my notes,  ideas ebb and flow like the ocean tides. As a result, I am drawn away from my everyday existence and into the deep depths of a writer’s world.