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I-R William
I have no idea how you manage that. I am one that in public my emotions are always in check...but this was one time, I could not control them at all.
posted by
Bel_
on July 6, 2005 at 10:28 AM
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Miliwife- I used to be a pallbearer on a funeral detail. On more than one
you would see one of the soldiers eyes tear over, or swallow a lump. I know I did a few times.Since we were at graveside, we were in the midst of the people. We would also get hugged by some of the mourners, and THAT was the toughest part, and 'TAPS'. Great post. May all the loved ones come home safe. Pray for peace.
posted by
I-R-William
on July 6, 2005 at 9:29 AM
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HolyGrail
Not a problem at all, I appreciate you correcting me..hopefully I won't repeat it again. I can be a bit confused from time to time....I think it's Passions fault (blaming her works for offbeat).
posted by
Bel_
on July 5, 2005 at 7:50 PM
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behindamask
You are wonderful...believe me they will appreciate anything. Kids seem to be the biggest supporters of our soldiers and I can tell you that touches them more than anything!
posted by
Bel_
on July 5, 2005 at 7:48 PM
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Offbeat
Yes, it was hard on me, but I have to be grateful that I was merely an observer to this woman's grief. I can't imagine what it is like for her. My husband is coming home and for that I feel incredibly blessed.
posted by
Bel_
on July 5, 2005 at 7:47 PM
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Military Wife..............................................................
I thought of you, much, in the last several days. I haven't seen your face, or your husband's, but you were both on my mind. I've been running around since Friday, trying to capture pictures you might like to place on your DVD. I found myself telling the kids, "Move...I need to get a picture for the soldiers," or "hey...give me the peace sign, this one is for the soldiers."
Unfortunately, I left my camera at work today and cannot upload the photos. I have several to send, hoping they are somehow appropriate. Hope to get them to you tomorrow.
posted by
behindamask
on July 5, 2005 at 7:46 PM
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MilitaryWife
How sad..I know this had to be hard on you~~
posted by
Offy
on July 5, 2005 at 7:41 PM
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Military_Wife
It's alright, I was just teasing you. I do have an ambiguous nickname!
posted by
Holy_Grail
on July 5, 2005 at 7:41 PM
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HolyGrail
I am SO sorry! Been too long without a husband everyone is starting to look male these days LOL! Either way, the general idea is still the same.
posted by
Bel_
on July 5, 2005 at 7:32 PM
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Military_Wife
Um...
her words, actually!
posted by
Holy_Grail
on July 5, 2005 at 7:29 PM
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HolyGrail
I have rambled and on occasion babbled for years, but it's nice to know that I am following someone who has a way of evoking emotion with his words.
posted by
Bel_
on July 5, 2005 at 7:20 PM
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How sad. I don't think some people can quite grasp that you can love and support the troops & the country, but still hate the war. Although that is a post for another day! Here's hoping the days will pass quickly and he will be back home with you. By the way, I used to have a journal blog called Ramblings for over a year, then about a month ago I deleted all 7 of my blogs and started over. I think it's fitting that a new "Ramblings" popped up in its place!
posted by
Holy_Grail
on July 5, 2005 at 6:36 PM
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Passion, you know the phrase it's better to loved and lost than to never have loved at all?
Yes, it's painful and I wouldn't trade a second of my life with him for anything. If it means getting through this year and possibly one more before he retires, I would do again in a heartbeat.
posted by
Bel_
on July 5, 2005 at 4:48 PM
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Being separated from someone you love hurts like hell.
That's the reason I try not to fall in love.
Wanna laugh? Episode 11 is ready.
posted by
Passionflower
on July 5, 2005 at 4:41 PM
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MW, very sad. I hope you have a better day tomorrow.
posted by
kingmi
on July 4, 2005 at 10:47 PM
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mmm-w
This was truly one of the hardest things I have ever done in my life. When all was said and done all I wanted way my husband's voice. As he always does, he seems to know exactly when I really need him and before the afternoon was out he was on the phone.
posted by
Bel_
on July 4, 2005 at 9:21 PM
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very sad indeed.... but well written.
posted by
mmm-w
on July 4, 2005 at 9:03 PM
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