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Originally Posted by TLC  I am going to get a package together this week for your brother.
I feel your pain. My baby brother is going to be 22 yrs. old in Sept. He is a Marine. He had training and school this past year and in the Spring he got his orders to go to Japan for 2 years. We were so happy 
...then a month ago, he called to tell us that he is going to Afgan in Nov.
his words:
'non job related tour, I am going to be a machine gunner'
I cry everytime I hear those words in my head.  |
Oh! Im so sorry to hear that! I remember EVERY time my brother got deployed they would not tell him where he was going for months so we'd HOPE and PRAY that he was not going to Iraq or Afgan. We thought at this point when he came home from south korea that he was home free he was told he would not deployed for another year at minimum. No such luck! And THIS deployment to Iraq, he got 6 months in Iraq, 6 months home and 6 months back in Iraq. But hes been there for 8 months now and they have not been told if or when they are leaving. It just stinks!
On a happier note, I know hes going to be blown away and touched by all your love and support for him and his troops! I thank each of you EVERY SINGLE DAY from the bottom of my heart!!
On a sad note, He was cut by a razor yesterday, one that detainees use to shave. They said he has to have a blood test every week for a year to make sure he did not contract Hepititis, aids, TB or any other foreign diseases or blood or liver disorders that can develop. So our fingers are crossed now! Im sure it will be ok. (I am the upbeat one in my family!)
On a gross note, my dexter (yorkie) just brought me and proceeded to eat the biggest spider Ive ever seen! I am sooooo grossed out!!! Of course he wants to lick my face now!! EEWWW