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27-01-2008, 01:03 AM
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Oops - pushed post too soon:
Jen, I'm keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers, too. |
27-01-2008, 01:19 AM
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Thank you Jodee, Donna and Hodge, it is lovely to know people are thinking of us at this time. |
27-01-2008, 09:36 AM
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Kathy,
I can understand your feeling two different ways. Being a veteran and an army wife and a mother gives one two different sets of feelings and priorities. I know if one of my daughters were in the military I would be very proud of them and worried about and for them at the same time.
Echoing others advice here of keep talking, stay open and don't keep things inside. This on top of what you're dealing with right now probably makes this feel more stressful than before.
Hugs to you and Jen for being military moms and worrying. When I was stationed overseas I knew I didn't have to worry because my mom worried enough for both of us. Now that I'm a mom I understand why.
Lisa |
27-01-2008, 09:55 AM
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Have a confession - been avoiding this thread. However. Pleased to see so many being supportive. Thank you, much appreciated. And Jen, much good wishes to your boy as well.
Jim. |
28-01-2008, 08:55 AM
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I posted in this thread initially, but I've been avoiding it too sort of. Colin hasn't been gone long but the short time he's been gone things have been really up and down for me. My feelings are all over the place. Anyways though, thanks for all your wishes everyone. |
28-01-2008, 10:19 AM
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Kathy, I want to send you my thoughts. I can tell how hard this is hitting you. My thoughts are also with Evie and the rest of the family.
I can't speak as somebody who knows anything about this, as I have nobody in my immediate family in the military. But I wanted to at least say that I can see that you are in a lot of pain and to at least acknowledge that in some kind of support.
I am glad that you are talking about this. I think that's really important, and I'm really glad that you are looking after yourself first, and this forum second.
Evie... the same goes to you. Like I said, I don't profess to know what this is like... but I can see that this is all incredibly painful for you and can only imagine that of course this would be incredibly difficult. But it is good that you are talking about it, and that as a family you are supporting each other through this.
I'm sorry I can't say anything brilliantly supportive... but my thoughts are definitely with you. |
28-01-2008, 12:52 PM
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My 17 year old nephew just joined the military and will head for boot camp before he is even graduated from high school...I don't even want to think of him deploying...covering you all and Colin with prayers for strength and safety... |
28-01-2008, 12:55 PM
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Oh dear well that is a worry definitely Grace, especially with the current wars, however it is his choice. Part of being in a military family is learning to accept that they may be deployed at any time. It is never easy, however should he be deployed in future you have many here who understand the process and can offer you support. Thank you for your prayers for Colin, they are very much appreciated. |
04-02-2008, 07:32 AM
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Well my boy flies out tomorrow morning?
He has given me a bit of reassurrance over the weekend we had a talk about it all.
He says that he is going with a really nice bunch of people its surprising how many girls are going as well? And as soon as gets there he will set up email to keep in contact. |
04-02-2008, 08:46 PM
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I have no idea what you and your families are going through Kathy, Jim, Evie and Jen but my thoughts are with you all and your loved ones. | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
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