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tenai98

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heart broken as son goes off to war :(
« on: April 29, 2010, 07:38:25 pm »
Said my byes with plenty of tears and a heavy heart as my 29 yr old leave friday at 3pm (est) for Afganistan.  this is his second tour. Last time he left on my b/day and come home just a few days  before my AN surgery.  I am so proud of him but also terrified.  the next six months will be hard, but I hope to keep busy busy busy......
Please keep him in your prayers
JO
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Re: heart broken as son goes off to war :(
« Reply #1 on: April 29, 2010, 08:08:29 pm »
Jo -

prayers for both you and your son.

You have every right to be proud of him.

Jan
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Re: heart broken as son goes off to war :(
« Reply #2 on: April 29, 2010, 08:58:11 pm »
Keeping both of you in my thoughts and prayers, Jo.

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Re: heart broken as son goes off to war :(
« Reply #3 on: April 29, 2010, 09:08:14 pm »
Jo .....

I can only imagine the huge burden this is on you.  My thoughts and prayers will be with both you and your son in the coming months.

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Re: heart broken as son goes off to war :(
« Reply #4 on: April 29, 2010, 09:16:32 pm »
From one mom to another with a son over there , thoughts and prayers coming your way
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Re: heart broken as son goes off to war :(
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2010, 07:03:08 am »
Prayers for you!

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Re: heart broken as son goes off to war :(
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2010, 08:00:33 am »
I'll be thinking of you and your Son Jo. I was in the forces back in the day. I just missed Desert Storm by a few months. It's kind of funny how I felt I should have been there. The motivation to be with your peers I guess.

I'll keep him in my thoughts. What's his first name?
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Re: heart broken as son goes off to war :(
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2010, 08:53:26 am »
Thinking of you both, Jo...

Hugs,

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Re: heart broken as son goes off to war :(
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2010, 11:11:56 am »
Jo,

Like many other Mothers, my heart and prayers will be with you and your son and his safe return. My son and daughter were both Marines and husband was Army so I know what you are feeling. I will definitely hold you and your son and all of our military up in my daily prayers as I have been doing for a long time.
May you have peace and comfort knowing that we care,
Jackie in Oregon
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Re: heart broken as son goes off to war :(
« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2010, 12:05:23 pm »
Jo ~

When you communicate with your son, please let him know that a majority of Americans realize that we owe our military men and women a debt of gratitude that words can't fully express.  I believe the U.S. military is, basically, all that stands between chaos and some sense of order and stability in the world.  Others may disagree and a very few misguided souls will actually vilify the U.S. military but for the vast majority of Americans, we respect and are proud to honor military personnel voluntarily fighting for freedom in far-off, dangerous lands.  Your son is a special person to more than just his mom, and of course, he'll be in my prayers and those of many others.  It's the least we can do.  May he stay safe and return unharmed.

Jim
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Re: heart broken as son goes off to war :(
« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2010, 01:43:08 pm »
Sending my prayers of protection your way.
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Re: heart broken as son goes off to war :(
« Reply #11 on: April 30, 2010, 05:52:35 pm »
Nikki
his first name is Mike
jo
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Re: heart broken as son goes off to war :(
« Reply #12 on: April 30, 2010, 07:10:45 pm »
Joann,

Mine is a proud Canadian military family as well.  My father fought in WW 2 and my two old brothers were both army men.  My second oldest was all over the Middle East as a peace keeper.  He made a career out of it and retired in the early 80's. 

Afghanistan and a second tour of duty at that.  He is a brave man and you are a very special mother and woman. 

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Re: heart broken as son goes off to war :(
« Reply #13 on: May 02, 2010, 03:02:37 am »
JO, my prayers are with Mike for his safety while in Afganistan, and for his safe return.  Also prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.

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Re: heart broken as son goes off to war :(
« Reply #14 on: May 02, 2010, 09:45:14 am »
JO:

I pray that this war in Afghanistan ends & that our troops come home soon & safe.

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