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Tissi

Thank you

posted by Bel_ on October 9, 2005 at 11:38 AM | link to this | reply

MayB

It's the only way I know how to write, which is probably why I am lousy with fiction. Thank you.

posted by Bel_ on October 9, 2005 at 11:38 AM | link to this | reply

Tapsel

Thank you so much. I have to admit there are days I feel anything but strong.

posted by Bel_ on October 9, 2005 at 11:36 AM | link to this | reply

wife

that was beautiful

posted by TissiBlake on October 9, 2005 at 8:13 AM | link to this | reply

Militarywife, as ever you write from the heart.

posted by Azur on October 9, 2005 at 3:55 AM | link to this | reply

Military_Wife, You have more strength than you know and it shows in your posts.

posted by TAPS. on October 8, 2005 at 11:07 PM | link to this | reply

Joe

Thank you very much.

posted by Bel_ on October 8, 2005 at 10:10 PM | link to this | reply

Midnight

I'm hanging in there. Had a bit of a scare, but everyone is OK.

posted by Bel_ on October 8, 2005 at 10:09 PM | link to this | reply

Wifey,

Good post, but you sound kind of sad. You O.K.?

posted by Jaxson-Pete on October 8, 2005 at 9:54 PM | link to this | reply

Great post!!

It would do our country a world of good if everybody could read the sincerity and passion of this entry, Military. Excellent post!

I think you should consider printing this out, sanding any rough edges and find an appropriate publication to submit it to. You might be able to sell it.

posted by Joe_Love on October 8, 2005 at 9:43 PM | link to this | reply

avant-garde

Watching the kids is always the hardest part.

posted by Bel_ on October 8, 2005 at 3:02 PM | link to this | reply

Jeff

thank you

posted by Bel_ on October 8, 2005 at 3:01 PM | link to this | reply

military wife

poignant. i am an air force brat, but i chose not to enlist. i have experienced some of your feelings, though, in the line of work i'm in. i'll see a kid hurt and it tears me up.

posted by avant-garde on October 8, 2005 at 2:07 PM | link to this | reply

Very touching

Thanks:)

posted by jollyjeff on October 8, 2005 at 12:44 PM | link to this | reply

Factor

Thanks hon

posted by Bel_ on October 8, 2005 at 10:10 AM | link to this | reply

lionlarson

Thank you so much. I am truly blessed.

posted by Bel_ on October 8, 2005 at 10:10 AM | link to this | reply

Beautiful, Military Wife

posted by FactorFiction on October 8, 2005 at 7:42 AM | link to this | reply

Wow! YOU ARE AMAZING!!!

To realize what is really important in life, is a biggy!!! You are so blessed actually! Think about it!I admire your insight! You keep strong and inspire others,TRY!!! All my love and Respect for you and your husband!!! Lionlarson

posted by faith4u on October 8, 2005 at 6:50 AM | link to this | reply

Plenty of them do it

Once a soldier, always a soldier. It runs through their veins. You have to admit that there is a certain feeling that you get when you see a soldier. Protection comes to mind, and pride.

posted by Sherri_G on October 7, 2005 at 10:19 PM | link to this | reply

I remember being young

Taht was BEFORE I married a soldier! It would be an interesting study to see how many left service and went back in one way or another and why.

posted by Bel_ on October 7, 2005 at 10:14 PM | link to this | reply

Lol, mine was actually considering going back in

They take years off of your age for time served so he can actually re-enlist. I threatened his life over that one. He is so military it isn't even funny.

posted by Sherri_G on October 7, 2005 at 10:06 PM | link to this | reply

Sorry, I forgot to tell you

His basic training was in San Diego, and he was stationed in Jacksonville & NAS Oceana in Virginia Beach, Va. He went on a three week det to Nevada where I met him on the base at NAS Fallon where I worked at the Officer's & enlisted clubs as a waitress. Gawd i was soooo young then.

posted by Sherri_G on October 7, 2005 at 10:04 PM | link to this | reply

What is it with these men that get out

and go into the reserves??? I will never get that LOL! Carl told me today that if it weren't for me he would have volunteered to stay there another year.

20 years, now that is something to be very proud of.

posted by Bel_ on October 7, 2005 at 10:04 PM | link to this | reply

Yeppers, lol

It will be twenty years in April. We lived in California at the time, and he was told to prepare for mobilization. He had just been discharged from the Navy, but he still had 4 years of inactive duty to serve. I guess he didn't get his fill, because he later went into the Army Reserves. We are civilians now, but I truly appreciate the military life, its a rough adventure as well as a great one.

posted by Sherri_G on October 7, 2005 at 10:02 PM | link to this | reply

Sassy

My husband was in basic training during Panama. They were told directly out of basic they would go. By the time basic was over we weren't sending troops. He ended up stationed in Fort Ritchie. You've been married a day or two haven't you LOL!

posted by Bel_ on October 7, 2005 at 9:54 PM | link to this | reply

I cannot even imagine what its like for you

other then anxiety attacks, fear & hopelessness. I am also married to a military man. He is out now, but he almost went to the Panama war. I remember how the fear embraced me so hard that I almost got physically sick. I was petrified. I also remember the pride that I felt because I was married to someone who was part of a unique group of people that protect us. I pray that you will get through this, and you will. Keep your chin up.

posted by Sherri_G on October 7, 2005 at 9:47 PM | link to this | reply

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