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FlDebra · 03-13-2011, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by enchilila

Do you have any family members who serve in the military? If so, give them a heartfelt thanks from me and my family for their sacrifices.

Thank your son for the sacrifices he has made for his country. I know my family and I appreciate everything he has gone through. I know you must have missed your son as much as we missed ours. Safety is always a concern for parents.

I bet the week you spent with your son FLEW by and wasn't long enough. I know you must have had a good time!

I pray for your son's continued safety while overseas. My family and I will keep him in our prayers.

Our son is a Ranger in the Army. He has served 2 tours in Iraq and just got back to the states from a tour in Afghanistan. His daughter was born while he was in Iraq. His wife and daughter lived in Italy for a year while he was in Afghanistan. This was torture for G-pa and G-ma!!

I'm so glad we all had Skype. We got to see the G-baby, and still do communicate this way. Such a sacrifice our military men and women make for us.

I want to say a personal thanks to all of those who serve our country. Thank you for helping make our country a safe place to live and for helping give us freedom.

May God bless you and keep you safe.

Thanks for such a thoughtful post! I will keep your brave son in my prayers as well and thank him for his devotion to duty and patriotism. The Rangers are such an elite unit, often in harm's way. Glad he came home to be with family! You're right -- the week did fly by.

BabyGirl Rosie · 03-13-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by JasmineNoelle

BabyGirl Rosie ........ You must be a great teacher! Thank you for teaching our children to respect our troops and help them realize what they are doing for each and every one of us and our country. We need a lot more people like you.

Thank you so much. Respect for others is a dying thing with many of our youth. I try to instill life skills in my lessons as well as the content. So many of them don't get it at home. Respect, kindness, appreciation, etc. is something that many of them don't understand. I was so proud of my kids when they did it. I teach in a rural school. Many of these kids are very poor. It was a sacrifice to them to give a $1. I don't know if I am really making a difference or not. But I am sure not going to stop trying. Thanks for the kind words.

JasmineNoelle · 03-13-2011, 10:09 PM

BabyGirl Rosie what part of Arkansas do you live?

BabyGirl Rosie · 03-14-2011, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by JasmineNoelle

BabyGirl Rosie what part of Arkansas do you live?

I live in the River Valley. Right next to the Oklahoma border.

JasmineNoelle · 03-14-2011, 04:40 AM

BabyGirl Rosie we are neighbors. I retired from St. Edwards Hospital. I am proud to know we have a teacher with your standards teaching in the area.

manolos mom · 03-14-2011, 06:24 AM

Very nice Thread! I saw my father coming home from Vietnam and the attitude of our country has changed for better. Now my daughter who is a 2nd lieutenat in the AirForce and on her 3rd year of Medical School at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda MD. She is currently working with the Phyciatric patients at Walter Reed Hospital and has told me horrible stories. Some of our men in their 20's with blown off limbs just staring off into space, no one to talk to and wanting to end their lives. It would be wonderful if people would get together and send cards of appreciation to our men(boys) that are home and in situations like this. If you are a veteran, take time out of your life and volunteer your time at your local VA hospitals. They just want someone to hold their hand and hear their stories.

Blair, my daughter was eating at a local restaurant and in uniform, when she went to pay her bill, the waiter told her a gentleman anonymously paid her bill and said,"Thank you for serving our country." Yes our country has changed for the better and I am proud to be an American...

Beamers Mom · 03-14-2011, 07:26 AM

Manolos mom
I thank your father for his service and your daughter.

Whenever I see a military man or woman in uniform I make a point of going over to him and thanking him or her for their service

And I try to donate to the Wounded Warrior Project monthly

Wounded Warrior Project - Home

We owe our military members so much.

miriamgibson · 03-14-2011, 07:45 AM

Had to post a reply ... my son is in the Navy. He is stationed in Pearl Harbor. I was so worried, but my son and his wife are safe. I haven't seen him in over a year. My brother also serves. He is a Captain in the Army, and has done 2 tours in Afganastan. He is now stationed in Germany. I miss them both VERY VERY much.

Wylie's Mom · 03-14-2011, 07:59 AM

I always feel so incredibly humbled when I think of/see people in military service. It takes a very special person who is willing to sacrifice their life for all of us and their country.

Off topic but on-topic too, me and hubby just watched Band of Brothers...and I can't recommend it highly enough. It reminds me a bit of Saving Private Ryan - but goes into much more depth.

Beamers Mom · 03-14-2011, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by miriamgibson

Had to post a reply ... my son is in the Navy. He is stationed in Pearl Harbor. I was so worried, but my son and his wife are safe. I haven't seen him in over a year. My brother also serves. He is a Captain in the Army, and has done 2 tours in Afganastan. He is now stationed in Germany. I miss them both VERY VERY much.

So happy your son and his wife are safe.
Thank your family for their service

miriamgibson · 03-14-2011, 08:21 AM

Thank you Beamers mom. That was a very long day for me. I finally heard from my son at 10:30 that night. I just thank God that the kids are alright. He is getting ready for a 3 month deployment.

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03-14-2011, 06:24 AM	#21
manolos mom Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,982	Very nice Thread! I saw my father coming home from Vietnam and the attitude of our country has changed for better. Now my daughter who is a 2nd lieutenat in the AirForce and on her 3rd year of Medical School at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences in Bethesda MD. She is currently working with the Phyciatric patients at Walter Reed Hospital and has told me horrible stories. Some of our men in their 20's with blown off limbs just staring off into space, no one to talk to and wanting to end their lives. It would be wonderful if people would get together and send cards of appreciation to our men(boys) that are home and in situations like this. If you are a veteran, take time out of your life and volunteer your time at your local VA hospitals. They just want someone to hold their hand and hear their stories. Blair, my daughter was eating at a local restaurant and in uniform, when she went to pay her bill, the waiter told her a gentleman anonymously paid her bill and said,"Thank you for serving our country." Yes our country has changed for the better and I am proud to be an American... __________________ Ethical Breeders follow and support http://www.ytca.org/

03-14-2011, 07:26 AM	#22
Beamers Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Palm Bay, Fl, USA Posts: 5,957	Manolos mom I thank your father for his service and your daughter. Whenever I see a military man or woman in uniform I make a point of going over to him and thanking him or her for their service And I try to donate to the Wounded Warrior Project monthly Wounded Warrior Project - Home We owe our military members so much. __________________ Help control the pet population. Have your pet spayed or neutered. - Bob Barker

03-14-2011, 07:59 AM	#24
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	I always feel so incredibly humbled when I think of/see people in military service. It takes a very special person who is willing to sacrifice their life for all of us and their country. Off topic but on-topic too, me and hubby just watched Band of Brothers...and I can't recommend it highly enough. It reminds me a bit of Saving Private Ryan - but goes into much more depth. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

03-14-2011, 07:45 AM	#23
miriamgibson Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ofallon Posts: 62	Had to post a reply ... my son is in the Navy. He is stationed in Pearl Harbor. I was so worried, but my son and his wife are safe. I haven't seen him in over a year. My brother also serves. He is a Captain in the Army, and has done 2 tours in Afganastan. He is now stationed in Germany. I miss them both VERY VERY much.

03-14-2011, 08:21 AM	#26
miriamgibson Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ofallon Posts: 62	Thank you Beamers mom. That was a very long day for me. I finally heard from my son at 10:30 that night. I just thank God that the kids are alright. He is getting ready for a 3 month deployment.