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Missy's Mommy · 07-06-2005, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Carters Mom

Cynthia:

These are photos that were posted in 2003 or 2004 by a Marine that was in Iraq. This is what drives our military to do what they do over there! http://www.pbase.com/nclinh/iraq_desert&page=all

Wow!! Those photos are amazing! Thanks for sharing with us!

red98vett · 07-06-2005, 03:16 PM

I just saw that link too - What an amazing way to keep in touch with families...That is so cool and what a BUNCH of great photos - it was awesome to see them with all the children -

Carters Mom · 07-06-2005, 03:37 PM

I watched only the first 1/2 of one of the Operation Homecoming shows and had to stop. I was streaming tears. The stories are very moving and emotional and its just not something I can take right now. I'm sure a year from now, I will feel totally different.

I have a photographer friend that photographed the commissioning ceremony for a National Guard unit that went to Iraq. She volunteered her time and presented every one of the 150 members with a large print (10x20 at the smallest) of their company and a CD slideshow set to music of all the images she captured that day. I probably couldn't watch Heather's slideshow right now either.

It does do my heart good seeing the photos posted on that pbase account though. It is quite uplifting.

I'm grateful for technology as it pertains to the ease of which we can communicate with our loved ones all the way on the other side of the world. It was something I appreciated even before Brian left for Iraq. He was in Okinawa for 2 years and chat was my greatest comfort!

I'm also grateful that Carter woke me up on the 4th of July so I could see my son! Those moments are precious to me and makes many other things sooo trivial.

Again -- the support of all my true friends here is very heartwarming to me!

Joy · 07-06-2005, 03:44 PM

What a wonderful story to share with us all..
I can not even imagine what it must be like having a son so far from home.. I get worried when I dont hear from him and he is here in my town..
What a handsome young man.. I will pray for his continued safety..
Blessing's be upon you all..

SoCalyorkiLvr · 07-06-2005, 04:01 PM

It is very special that Carter is your very own Independence Day BABY BOY!

Happy Birthday Carter!

Stitches29 · 07-06-2005, 05:02 PM

Oh Lisa, that is such a heart warming story. Give Cooper and big Happy Birthday Hug for me. Keep us posted on your son.

Carters Mom · 07-06-2005, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Stitches29

Oh Lisa, that is such a heart warming story. Give Cooper and big Happy Birthday Hug for me. Keep us posted on your son.

I'll be sure to post an update on Brian once I hear from him. I've been home for two days waiting for the phone to ring.

Thanks so much for your heartfelt sentiments! They are greatly appreciated!!

Lisa

Carters Mom · 07-06-2005, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Joy

What a wonderful story to share with us all..
I can not even imagine what it must be like having a son so far from home.. I get worried when I dont hear from him and he is here in my town..
What a handsome young man.. I will pray for his continued safety..
Blessing's be upon you all..

Thank you very much! We'll take all the prayers we can gather!

Lisa

suzysmitt · 07-07-2005, 05:59 AM

Happy birthday Carter. Your son is very handsome. You must be so proud of him. I am. I proud of everyone who is trying to save our freedom.

Carters Mom · 07-07-2005, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by suzysmitt

Happy birthday Carter. Your son is very handsome. You must be so proud of him. I am. I proud of everyone who is trying to save our freedom.

Thank you very much for all of your comments! My boys, both fur- and skin-boys, are very special to me. I am a very proud mom and wonder every day how I got to be so lucky to have raised such a devoted and loyal child. Brian has given up two years (so far) of his young adulthood in order to serve his country. I'm beaming with pride!

Thanks again!

babi1542 · 07-07-2005, 07:11 AM

We are all praying for him and the others to come back safely! I cannot wait to see the end of this war! You have a beautiful family!

Carters Mom · 07-07-2005, 07:54 AM

Thanks!

Brian was supposed to be in my stepson's wedding next week. My son-in-law is standing in his place. I'm trying to make a life size cutout of Brian before the wedding to take with us. We plan on taking a group photo with the cutout with a poster of support for him and will mail the image to him. My future step daughter-in-law even wants to take a photo for the money dance with him to send! I'll have to post a photo of the family after the wedding.

Our work in Iraq & Afghanistan can't be finished too soon for me! I'm sure everyone else feels the same way.

Thanks for your kind words!!

Lisa

Carters Mom · 07-08-2005, 06:38 AM

UPDATE:

My son was online early this morning -- 1 AM or something like that -- he made it safely to his next location! I was sooo excited to hear from him! He will be at this location until September. They are busy constructing sleeping quarters -- and the food in the Iraqi chow hall sucks!

red98vett · 07-08-2005, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Carters Mom

UPDATE:

My son was online early this morning -- 1 AM or something like that -- he made it safely to his next location! I was sooo excited to hear from him! He will be at this location until September. They are busy constructing sleeping quarters -- and the food in the Iraqi chow hall sucks!

Isn't the net AWESOME ? that's soooo great Lisa - I'm so happy for both you AND your son - Tell him next time he has a bunch of women mooning over his pictures !

Carters Mom · 07-08-2005, 06:42 AM

I forgot to tell him that but when I hear from him next, I'll be sure to remember!!

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07-06-2005, 03:37 PM	#48
Carters Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA Posts: 1,568	I watched only the first 1/2 of one of the Operation Homecoming shows and had to stop. I was streaming tears. The stories are very moving and emotional and its just not something I can take right now. I'm sure a year from now, I will feel totally different. I have a photographer friend that photographed the commissioning ceremony for a National Guard unit that went to Iraq. She volunteered her time and presented every one of the 150 members with a large print (10x20 at the smallest) of their company and a CD slideshow set to music of all the images she captured that day. I probably couldn't watch Heather's slideshow right now either. It does do my heart good seeing the photos posted on that pbase account though. It is quite uplifting. I'm grateful for technology as it pertains to the ease of which we can communicate with our loved ones all the way on the other side of the world. It was something I appreciated even before Brian left for Iraq. He was in Okinawa for 2 years and chat was my greatest comfort! I'm also grateful that Carter woke me up on the 4th of July so I could see my son! Those moments are precious to me and makes many other things sooo trivial. Again -- the support of all my true friends here is very heartwarming to me! __________________ Lisa Proud Marine Mom Carter, Cooper & Crissy's Mom and Sebastian's Nana Never underestimate the warmth of a cold nose!

07-06-2005, 05:02 PM	#51
Stitches29 My Little Magwad Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,739	Oh Lisa, that is such a heart warming story. Give Cooper and big Happy Birthday Hug for me. Keep us posted on your son. __________________ "My Furkids" Maggie, Molly and Meme...

07-07-2005, 07:11 AM	#56
babi1542 Double Trouble Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 4,658	We are all praying for him and the others to come back safely! I cannot wait to see the end of this war! You have a beautiful family! __________________ PEBBLES AND SASHA MY DOGS ARE NOT SPOILED...I'M JUST WELL TRAINED!

07-07-2005, 07:54 AM	#57
Carters Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA Posts: 1,568	Thanks! Brian was supposed to be in my stepson's wedding next week. My son-in-law is standing in his place. I'm trying to make a life size cutout of Brian before the wedding to take with us. We plan on taking a group photo with the cutout with a poster of support for him and will mail the image to him. My future step daughter-in-law even wants to take a photo for the money dance with him to send! I'll have to post a photo of the family after the wedding. Our work in Iraq & Afghanistan can't be finished too soon for me! I'm sure everyone else feels the same way. Thanks for your kind words!! Lisa __________________ Lisa Proud Marine Mom Carter, Cooper & Crissy's Mom and Sebastian's Nana Never underestimate the warmth of a cold nose!

07-06-2005, 03:44 PM	#49
Joy BANNED! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 2,094	What a wonderful story to share with us all.. I can not even imagine what it must be like having a son so far from home.. I get worried when I dont hear from him and he is here in my town.. What a handsome young man.. I will pray for his continued safety.. Blessing's be upon you all..

07-06-2005, 04:01 PM	#50
SoCalyorkiLvr BANNED! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 8,246	It is very special that Carter is your very own Independence Day BABY BOY! Happy Birthday Carter!

07-07-2005, 05:59 AM	#54
suzysmitt Currently Suspended! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 2,150	Happy birthday Carter. Your son is very handsome. You must be so proud of him. I am. I proud of everyone who is trying to save our freedom.

07-08-2005, 06:38 AM	#58
Carters Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA Posts: 1,568	UPDATE: My son was online early this morning -- 1 AM or something like that -- he made it safely to his next location! I was sooo excited to hear from him! He will be at this location until September. They are busy constructing sleeping quarters -- and the food in the Iraqi chow hall sucks! __________________ Lisa Proud Marine Mom Carter, Cooper & Crissy's Mom and Sebastian's Nana Never underestimate the warmth of a cold nose!

07-08-2005, 06:42 AM	#60
Carters Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA Posts: 1,568	I forgot to tell him that but when I hear from him next, I'll be sure to remember!! __________________ Lisa Proud Marine Mom Carter, Cooper & Crissy's Mom and Sebastian's Nana Never underestimate the warmth of a cold nose!