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Shadow
Thanks. They are something special that is for sure.
posted by
Bel_
on July 21, 2005 at 11:57 PM
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ThomasFranklin
LOL! Actually this reporter seems to do fairly well. I have read alot of his work, which is one of the reasons I agreed to anything. We have all learned to be careful with the press, but there are a few reporters out there that are really pretty decent people.
posted by
Bel_
on July 21, 2005 at 11:56 PM
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MW,
The notes will brighten their days. Its a shame the soliders of Nam lived tragedy and then came home to more tragedy by not receiving the appreciation and honor they deserved. These guys are true heros who rather than turn their backs from all of the negative they received and unselfishly said, "No matter what I still care". Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on July 21, 2005 at 11:30 PM
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Maybe the reporter will write a crappy story and spoil everything? Can't trust a reporter, they have there twist/style on everything.
posted by
ThomasFranklin
on July 21, 2005 at 11:19 PM
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Temple
Even though I have been signed up here for awhile, I just started posting at the beginning of June, so it's doubtful that I am the person who was here before.
Either way, you and yours are in my prayers and if you need someone to talk with just let me know.
posted by
Bel_
on July 21, 2005 at 11:15 PM
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I think they feel your thanks now, even if that's all you do.
I would say I'm glad to see you back, but I know what it means. The last time you were here, I found out about you after your husband after he came home already. Benzinha told me to read you because my boyfriend was deployed to Iraq and I was beside myself. So, you weren't here anymore, but I read your blogs, and I think I left a comment or two. But, I'm glad you wrote then because no one knew what I was feeling...and your situation was different, but you showed me how I needed to be for him. Our relationship didn't survive the time in the desert, but he did, and we are still friends...and a lot of what you wrote about helped me shift perspective. I've been meaning to say thanks. So, thanks. :) And, I'm sorry you have to go through it again. I'll be looking forward to reading about your husband's homecoming.
(I'm assuming you are the same person from before because those blogs are gone, but they don't ever reassign the names....)
posted by
Temple
on July 21, 2005 at 7:35 PM
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MilitaryWife
You thank them every day your man is away and you are at home alone supporting him. God Bless Ya luv.
posted by
WileyJohn
on July 21, 2005 at 2:22 PM
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thanks,
but I'll be back some day.
Dirk
posted by
brabander
on July 21, 2005 at 9:33 AM
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Dirk
I am so glad there were people there for you. My neighbor just lost his wife recently...these days we are all trying to feed him.
posted by
Bel_
on July 21, 2005 at 8:52 AM
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Military,
I had much the same feeling when my wife died : a neighbour put right my neglected garden, another offered to iron my shirts etc.
Thanks for human solidarity !
Dirk
posted by
brabander
on July 21, 2005 at 8:43 AM
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mmm-w
I am the same way about thank you notes. Seems too often they are forgotten.
posted by
Bel_
on July 20, 2005 at 10:01 PM
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Timmy
I am putting this day on my calendar as the time you were left speechless
posted by
Bel_
on July 20, 2005 at 10:00 PM
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good for you... i believe in a thank you note always...... even when it is gratitude overkill (which this isn't even close to that)
posted by
mmm-w
on July 20, 2005 at 9:59 PM
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Military
That left me speechless..........that hardly ever happens!!!
posted by
TIMMYTALES
on July 20, 2005 at 9:48 PM
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Timmy
They are incredible human beings. My dad was in Nam too.
posted by
Bel_
on July 20, 2005 at 9:46 PM
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Military
Thank them by accepting what they want you to have. I (for whatever reason) missed your post yesterday............this is really great!! You are right, it took many years for people to finally give the vietnam vets the recognition they deserved. My dad was in viet nam.
Wow............this is very moving.
posted by
TIMMYTALES
on July 20, 2005 at 9:45 PM
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mmm-w
thanks! I planned on sending them no matter what, but this gives me some perspective.
posted by
Bel_
on July 20, 2005 at 9:42 PM
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my perspective though, is there is no harm in sending a note.... because today you were grateful, today they were there. by the time they get the notes, it will no longer be today and it may warm their heart to know they were still appreciated.....
posted by
mmm-w
on July 20, 2005 at 9:39 PM
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Quirky
No they really don't and they get embarrassed when I do say thank you...goofy men!
posted by
Bel_
on July 20, 2005 at 9:20 PM
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MW--
I don't know...I guess I would just say the two words sincerely, and let it go at that. They obviously don't want more than that, right?
posted by
Julia.
on July 20, 2005 at 9:18 PM
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MW, True.
posted by
kingmi
on July 20, 2005 at 9:09 PM
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Kingmi
Thank you...but they have also earned more than they have been given,,,I have a feeling we will all be going in circles for awhile.
posted by
Bel_
on July 20, 2005 at 9:05 PM
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MW, Yes but that's how they give and feel good about it! Believe me you've
earned it!
posted by
kingmi
on July 20, 2005 at 9:03 PM
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Kingmi
It's hard to just "take". These men spent 8 hours here today in the sweltering heat and to just stand by and do nothing in return is not in my nature. This feels really strange to me.
posted by
Bel_
on July 20, 2005 at 9:01 PM
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MW, I think your gratitude has already been expressed and accepted.
posted by
kingmi
on July 20, 2005 at 8:59 PM
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