Meet Cody

Let me introduce you to my brother-in-law, Cody.

This is his current profile picture on facebook.  Classic Cody.

He's a Sergeant First Class in the Army, and is currently in Iraq on his second deployment.  This guy is hilarious, and is one of the only people in the family who I can always count on to be a freak with me.  He recently posted some pictures on facebook from Iraq that I thought just needed to be shared.  Really, these pictures are the best way for you to get to know Cody better.

The caption Cody wrote beneath this photo:  "Self explanatory (especially after beans and enchilada night at the chow hall)."

Hahahaha!  Again - classic.  (I still laugh every time I see that picture.)

"What the hell am I contemplating?"  

It was the caption on this picture that got me.   Can we all agree that a well-placed swear is sometimes just hilarious?  Maybe it's just me... 

Here's Cody on a burned-out Iraqi tank:

 "Me and my 'Big Gun'."

A fellow military friend commented on this picture, saying, "Looks like someone is going to get an "F" in SERE training."

Cody's awesome response:  "You mean 'F' for 'FABULOUS?!'"


Cody, to me, is the perfect blend of total crass ridiculousness combined with a completely beautiful heart.  The guy can make anyone feel special, and can make friends anywhere, in any situation.  Case in point:

Here he is with two Iraqi soldiers about to go out on mission.  Maybe I'm just cheesy, but this photo really touched me.

They recently had a mission where they delivered school supplies to children alongside soldiers from the Iraqi army, and this is a photo Cody posted of him with one of the kids:

The caption for this one?

"A new friend and I."

I loved that.  That sort of attitude truly demonstrates what I was talking about when I said he has a beautiful heart.

Here he is with another Iraqi soldier who I'm sure he now considers a friend.

And here he is teaching an Iraqi kid how to fist bump.

I seriously love and admire this guy.  He's been a member of my family for almost 15 years, and had a wonderful impact on me growing up.  I'm grateful for his willingness to sacrifice so much to do what he feels is right, and I especially love his patriotism. 

Come home soon, Cody.