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celstu1 · 01-11-2008, 08:24 AM

Oh Im so sorry to hear about this! It breaks my heart. My little brother just finished a tour in Iraq for 10 months and he is waiting for orders to go back. Its so hard to have a loved one go over there. This is all so senseless. I pray that the new president will put a stop to all of this next year so we dont have to go through this anymore. (((HUGS))) to you!

Brianna2191 · 01-11-2008, 08:34 AM

I am soo sorry! I know how you feel, my husband is in the Marine Corps and went to Iraq in 2004 as a rifleman and I was soo scared. Having a husband in the military is hard! My husband had been gone for over half of our marriage..with field time, schools, duty and deployments. I will pray for you guys, try to stay strong, I know it's hard.

sweetr72 · 01-11-2008, 08:38 AM

I cant even imagine that..no way..this must be very difficult for you and your children!! Your husband and family will be in my thoughts..

Dawn

Erin · 01-11-2008, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by celstu1

Oh Im so sorry to hear about this! It breaks my heart. My little brother just finished a tour in Iraq for 10 months and he is waiting for orders to go back. Its so hard to have a loved one go over there. This is all so senseless. I pray that the new president will put a stop to all of this next year so we dont have to go through this anymore. (((HUGS))) to you!

I can't pretend to understand what you all are going through, but I'm doing the only thing I know how to help and that is supporting my friend who is running for congress. He is a navy veteran and he was an intelligence officer in the middle east. He wants to end the war NOW. I trust him. He is a good guy, a carpenter. I've contributed to and worked on his campaign. If more people like him run and are elected we will see a real change.

I hope all of your brothers and husbands and sons come home safely and soon!

cindy0721 · 01-11-2008, 09:11 AM

you and your family will be in our prayers and tell your husband our family thanks him for the great work and the sacrfice he and his platoon and doing for our country...

Rudys Mom · 01-11-2008, 09:56 AM

I have no idea what that feels like. My husband has never been in the service. I'm sorry your going thru this.

I will say a prayer that God keeps your husband safe and brings him home to his loving family after his tour is over.

Please let your husband know that we are so proud of our servicemen and women.

Whenever you feel lonely, just remember your friends here on YT will be glad to talk to you.

scrappysmom · 01-11-2008, 10:18 AM

wow I will keep him in my prayers ,and sending hugs your way.

PANAMA69 · 01-11-2008, 11:58 PM

Sending prayers to your way

lreed · 01-12-2008, 12:09 AM

I commiserate with you. My Grandson, who lives with us, is in Iraq for the second time. He was there all 2006, back for 2007, and now is there until ???? The first time I was just scared spitless, but finally learned to take it one day at a time. I hope the Lord is as kind to him this tour and keeps both your husband and my Grandson and all other sons, uncles, brothers, etc. safe in his care.

alaskayorkie · 01-12-2008, 12:21 AM

Thanks for your family's sacrifice. You will be in our thoughts.

kmko27 · 01-12-2008, 12:43 AM

I can't imagine what deployment feels like, though I am sure one day I will know. Except here my fiance is actually waiting and wanting to go to Iraq. If and when he does...I can't even think about it. I am fortunate enough that all of my friends who have been over there already have all come back safely, I'll keep your family in my thoughts. Though I'm sure this does little to ease the pain, ((Hugs)).

kmko27 · 01-12-2008, 01:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Tinker'sMommy

When you marry a man in the military, you marry the military too.

This is so true, and as we know, they love what they do...and as hard as it can be we love them for it. Well, that and so many other things. You be strong for him, then come here and we will be strong for you. I don't know if you have ever run across this quote, but it is one of my favorites (and believe me I have a lot of these)..."We may not wear uniforms, and we don't have to salute, but we have a duty too; to stand by our men when they have a job to do. We are the proud members of Silent Ranks."

Shelby&Seymour · 01-12-2008, 03:55 AM

So sorry that your hubby will be leaving for awhile. The commitment that your family has is so appreciated. I am sure that it is difficult, but also so very much admired. You and your children are worried and saddened, but must also be so proud of that dedicated man!!

Thank-you (and your family) for your sacrifices and dedication!!!

ladybugg74 · 01-12-2008, 05:44 AM

I can understand what you are going through. I am in the military too. I have only been deployed a few times, but not for 15 months. I went to Turkey for 3 1/2 months right after the 9/11 then again the next year for another month and then was also gone to Hurricane Katrina for another month-5weeks. Where I have been is nothing like going to Iraq. The first time I went to Turkey me and my husband were not married yet, but had only lived together for 6 months before I had to leave. I was a basket case when I got the dreaded phone call that night at home. I will never forget it. I only had a few days after getting the phone call before I had to leave. It is a very emotional time and seems like you are never really ready to go. Spend as much time together as you can. I will be thinking about you.

Tinker'sMommy · 01-13-2008, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I know ti is a very difficult time for you. Please give your husband a huge hug for his service to our great nation!

Thank You.

01-11-2008, 08:24 AM	#31
celstu1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 10,534	Oh Im so sorry to hear about this! It breaks my heart. My little brother just finished a tour in Iraq for 10 months and he is waiting for orders to go back. Its so hard to have a loved one go over there. This is all so senseless. I pray that the new president will put a stop to all of this next year so we dont have to go through this anymore. (((HUGS))) to you! __________________ “Petting, scratching, and cuddling a dog could be as soothing to the mind and heart as deep meditation and almost as good for the soul as prayer.” ― Dean Koontz

01-11-2008, 09:11 AM	#35
cindy0721 Always In My Heart Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Lone Star State Posts: 3,393	you and your family will be in our prayers and tell your husband our family thanks him for the great work and the sacrfice he and his platoon and doing for our country... __________________ Cindy & Gizmo Gizmo on Dogster *Rest in peace My Madda* *very much*

01-11-2008, 09:56 AM	#36
Rudys Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 4,327	I have no idea what that feels like. My husband has never been in the service. I'm sorry your going thru this. I will say a prayer that God keeps your husband safe and brings him home to his loving family after his tour is over. Please let your husband know that we are so proud of our servicemen and women. Whenever you feel lonely, just remember your friends here on YT will be glad to talk to you. __________________ Rudy, Zoey & Buster's mom (Dawn) Rest In Peace my precious Gracie girl & Lucky buddie Dogster:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/382659 & http://www.dogster.com/dogs/497315

01-11-2008, 10:18 AM	#37
scrappysmom Mommy's Baby Doo Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DesMoines ,Ia Posts: 5,318	wow I will keep him in my prayers ,and sending hugs your way. __________________ mommy to Lizzie, charliegirl Rip Scrappy doo, Rip Sunday.

01-12-2008, 12:21 AM	#40
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	Thanks for your family's sacrifice. You will be in our thoughts. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

01-11-2008, 08:34 AM	#32
Brianna2191 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: California Posts: 133	I am soo sorry! I know how you feel, my husband is in the Marine Corps and went to Iraq in 2004 as a rifleman and I was soo scared. Having a husband in the military is hard! My husband had been gone for over half of our marriage..with field time, schools, duty and deployments. I will pray for you guys, try to stay strong, I know it's hard.

01-11-2008, 08:38 AM	#33
sweetr72 No Longer a Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 6,111	I cant even imagine that..no way..this must be very difficult for you and your children!! Your husband and family will be in my thoughts.. Dawn

01-11-2008, 11:58 PM	#38
PANAMA69 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: ~~YorkieWorld~~ Posts: 8,428	Sending prayers to your way

01-12-2008, 12:09 AM	#39
lreed YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 337	I commiserate with you. My Grandson, who lives with us, is in Iraq for the second time. He was there all 2006, back for 2007, and now is there until ???? The first time I was just scared spitless, but finally learned to take it one day at a time. I hope the Lord is as kind to him this tour and keeps both your husband and my Grandson and all other sons, uncles, brothers, etc. safe in his care.

01-12-2008, 12:43 AM	#41
kmko27 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Anchorage Posts: 26	I am so sorry. I can't imagine what deployment feels like, though I am sure one day I will know. Except here my fiance is actually waiting and wanting to go to Iraq. If and when he does...I can't even think about it. I am fortunate enough that all of my friends who have been over there already have all come back safely, I'll keep your family in my thoughts. Though I'm sure this does little to ease the pain, ((Hugs)). __________________ Lucky, Lexie, Toby, and Guinness...Nothing beats a "paw"pal.

01-12-2008, 03:55 AM	#43
Shelby&Seymour "& Seeger, too" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,169	So sorry that your hubby will be leaving for awhile. The commitment that your family has is so appreciated. I am sure that it is difficult, but also so very much admired. You and your children are worried and saddened, but must also be so proud of that dedicated man!! Thank-you (and your family) for your sacrifices and dedication!!! __________________ Happy Fall Y'all! 🎃

01-12-2008, 05:44 AM	#44
ladybugg74 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,054	I can understand what you are going through. I am in the military too. I have only been deployed a few times, but not for 15 months. I went to Turkey for 3 1/2 months right after the 9/11 then again the next year for another month and then was also gone to Hurricane Katrina for another month-5weeks. Where I have been is nothing like going to Iraq. The first time I went to Turkey me and my husband were not married yet, but had only lived together for 6 months before I had to leave. I was a basket case when I got the dreaded phone call that night at home. I will never forget it. I only had a few days after getting the phone call before I had to leave. It is a very emotional time and seems like you are never really ready to go. Spend as much time together as you can. I will be thinking about you. __________________ Heather - Mamma to Gracie & Hallee Last edited by ladybugg74; 01-12-2008 at 05:45 AM.