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Amatuer
Each and every person that signs those papers runs the risk of being sent into one conflict or another. The willingness to do that is all that is needed to have earned thanks in my book. So, thank you!
posted by
Bel_
on September 27, 2005 at 9:36 PM
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Joe
It kind of falls off after this one, I haven't had time and if I don't write it seems certain people get a little worried. Butthank you so much for such a nice compliment, it's means a great deal.
posted by
Bel_
on September 27, 2005 at 9:33 PM
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Nice post...
I understand a little of how Carl might have felt, though I have never fought in any war. I was conscripted in my younger days... as a vehicle mechanic.
Frankly, I still feel that those guys who had to do the 'actual fighting' did a lot more compared to those of us involved with support work. I recalled my team-mates and I went out of our way to do things on several occasions, not for praise or accolades, but simply because those were jobs that had to be done.
posted by
Amateur
on September 27, 2005 at 9:30 PM
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Wow, Military
2 in a row that were FANTASTIC entries! Thanks for explaining about the uniforms. I didn't know that.
Your blog is on a roll!!
posted by
Joe_Love
on September 27, 2005 at 9:29 PM
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What a nice post, MW......
I'm not sure many do know about the uniform colors or about the shyness when it comes to praising our soldiers. Thank you for cluing us in. You brought the tears to the surface, as always, with your stories. Thank you for sharing.
posted by
MaggieMae
on September 27, 2005 at 4:00 PM
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Katray
Mushgush that's actually a good way to put it LOL! These poor soldiers have no clue how to respond...Thank you as well.
posted by
Bel_
on September 27, 2005 at 10:11 AM
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Three young men I have known since their childhoods
are now in uniform and at various stages of serving in Iraq, so I've been clued in to the "mush-gush" response (coined by one of them) In a word - Don't!
That said, please relay my deep appreciation to your Carl.
Good post MilitaryWife.
posted by
Katray2
on September 27, 2005 at 10:04 AM
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Quirky
I hope you never have to have first hand experience and I pray this is my last experience of this sort. Thanks hon.
posted by
Bel_
on September 27, 2005 at 9:41 AM
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MW--
this was a great post--you've presented a subject that you have first hand experience with and I know nothing about, thus you have given me an idea of what this is like for you and for Carl.
posted by
Julia.
on September 27, 2005 at 8:23 AM
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Jimson
Thank you
posted by
Bel_
on September 27, 2005 at 6:02 AM
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CCnews
Have I ever said the words? I don't think believe I have. I hope I show my appreciation with my actions.
posted by
Bel_
on September 27, 2005 at 6:02 AM
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Very touching!
Very nicely written too!
posted by
SomeoneElse
on September 27, 2005 at 5:45 AM
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Great post, do you thank your husband? I know I don't thank my wife
enough. She's in the USNR. For 21 years now! She has, like your husband, truly served our country.
posted by
itisdone
on September 27, 2005 at 3:12 AM
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Awww Midnight
I'm sorry I didn't mean to make you cry.
posted by
Bel_
on September 26, 2005 at 9:41 PM
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Timmy
Thank you so very much for such a wonderful and thoughtful comment.
posted by
Bel_
on September 26, 2005 at 9:41 PM
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Dog1net
The love and dedication is simply a reflection of what he gives to me. Thank you.
posted by
Bel_
on September 26, 2005 at 9:40 PM
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Mia
Thank you
posted by
Bel_
on September 26, 2005 at 9:39 PM
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Lisa
Thank you. I know how much it means to a military to have people who seldom even know them, decide they are worthy of being adopted. What you do is a wonderful thing.
posted by
Bel_
on September 26, 2005 at 9:39 PM
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FWmystic
I hope you enjoyed yourself on my blog, as this is the last time you get to spout off at my expense.
I am guessing you know exactly how insensitive and flat our cruel your comments were. Don't worry, I am quite used to it and other than leaving me with a feeling of disgust you really didn't get very far here. You know it's fine to disagree with my stand and even the mission. I suppose our soldiers have done thier jobs for about 200 years as you still have the freedom to say nasty things.
I personally doubt you would have the courage to be a soldier in this time or any other.
I'd like to say it' been nice knowing you, but somehow or another I expect I'd choke on the words.
posted by
Bel_
on September 26, 2005 at 9:37 PM
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I have mixed emotions about those I see in uniform ...
I, for one, could never be a part of an organized military group. I think for myself and do not blindly follow orders. I'm like the kamikazee pilot in the cheech and chong skit who tells his commander he's out of his facking mind if he thinks I'm going to fly a plane high in the sky and crash it into my enemy, killing myself and all those around me.
If I was in the military I would be wondering why in the hell I was in the middle of the desert trying to complete an impossible mission entered on false pretenses without sufficient resources.
However, I would be an excellent guerillero soldier, fighting on my home turf against an enemy invader.
I'm glad your husband is still alive and hope he dies not die in vane for a political mission cooked up by a bunch of spineless politicans who had better things to do when it was their turn to serve.
posted by
fwmystic
on September 26, 2005 at 8:35 PM
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Great Post...
I'm one that always Thanks those in uniform...I don't know if I'd have the courage to do what they do. I deeply respect what the soldiers do. I have an 8 year old that has said since he was 2 years old, he's going to be a Blue Angel. He has taught me so much about respect for those fighting to keep us safe. We've adopted so many men in uniform, whether soldier, firefighter, police.
Tell Carl, Thanks from all of us.
posted by
LifeByLisa
on September 26, 2005 at 6:41 PM
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Military_Wife
I truly loved this post.
posted by
MiaElla
on September 26, 2005 at 7:08 AM
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Well written, and heartfelt
MW,
What a wonderfully well written tribute not only to your husband and the people who serve in the military, but to yourself as well. Compared to when I came home from overseas, it is good to see our service men and women today treated with respect and admiration. It is also good to read your posts as an affirmation of commitment and devotion. My best to you and your husband.
Scot
posted by
dog1net
on September 24, 2005 at 6:41 PM
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military
I think that many have learned a lesson from the way that the Viet Nam vets were treated........whether a person agrees with the war (s) or not.......it is the people like your husband who let us continue to live the way that we do.....in peace and with freedom. There are not enough "thanks"
posted by
TIMMYTALES
on September 24, 2005 at 12:08 PM
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Wifey,
AWWW, MAN !!! Now you've gone and made me cry !!!!!!!! THANK YOU, and not for making me cry, but because I know it can't be all that easy to be a Militay Wife...........
posted by
Jaxson-Pete
on September 24, 2005 at 11:05 AM
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Justsouno
He is a hunk isn't he?
It will be my pleasure, thank you.
posted by
Bel_
on September 23, 2005 at 8:46 PM
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MW
Will you just hug that big hunk and tell him "THANK YOU" from my husband and me. We actually thank both of you. The battle belongs to all the family. BB
posted by
Justi
on September 23, 2005 at 8:38 PM
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JoJo
Actually he isn't back. He had a 15 day leave. He left to return on Monday and is probably finally reaching his post in Iraq as I type this.
posted by
Bel_
on September 23, 2005 at 8:19 PM
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Military Wife
This brought tears to my eyes! I'm happy your soldier is back.
posted by
jojostar
on September 23, 2005 at 8:12 PM
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Factor
will do. Thank you very much.
posted by
Bel_
on September 23, 2005 at 7:22 PM
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Tell him Thank You from us too!
posted by
FactorFiction
on September 23, 2005 at 7:12 PM
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BrightIrish
Thank you!
posted by
Bel_
on September 23, 2005 at 7:05 PM
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Shadow
Thank you so much!
posted by
Bel_
on September 23, 2005 at 7:05 PM
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MilitaryWife....
Wonderful and heartfelt post.. I always keep the soldiers both past and present in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless Them All! 
posted by
BrightIrish
on September 23, 2005 at 7:05 PM
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MW,
I understand what you are saying after my own personal experience last year. All the soliders I know personally, pretty much feel the same as Carl. But, still send him my thanks and prayers. Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on September 23, 2005 at 6:58 PM
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Hammock
Most certainly and thank you!
posted by
Bel_
on September 23, 2005 at 6:35 PM
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Can you ad mine to the list of 'Thank You's'....?
posted by
Hammock_Noweilz
on September 23, 2005 at 6:33 PM
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Can you ad my
posted by
Hammock_Noweilz
on September 23, 2005 at 6:32 PM
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