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MIke
Why am I not surprised that you were a football player? Somehow that just fits you.
posted by
Bel_
on October 26, 2005 at 9:43 PM
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Joe
I sure did and am heading there again in just a bit.
posted by
Bel_
on October 26, 2005 at 9:43 PM
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Isn't it amazing how much
a bath and a little pampering can relax you?? I hope you did the candle-thing, too.
posted by
Joe_Love
on October 26, 2005 at 5:01 PM
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back in my high school football days
i always took a bath after every game. it was fuckin great. i don't know what it is about baths, but they work.
posted by
mikebrown
on October 26, 2005 at 9:11 AM
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Tissi
It was a given that the mother was going to pass, but when I heard about it instead of feeling sad, I felt so grateful for that family. They had been together and somehow that just seemed to make it feel OK for Mom to move on.
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2005 at 10:28 PM
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Twizliz
It gives a whole new perspective on the world.
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2005 at 10:25 PM
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Lisa
not a wimp at all...a woman in love is more like it!
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2005 at 10:22 PM
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IFL
He knows me better than anyone. LOL! One of hte first things Carl did when he came home was fill the tub and soak in it forever.
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2005 at 10:19 PM
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Timmy
I have missed you
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2005 at 10:17 PM
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Nancy
He is definately one of a kind. I like to think I am pretty lucky as well.
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2005 at 10:16 PM
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Mia
Thank you so much!
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2005 at 10:16 PM
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Jeff
They truly are!
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2005 at 10:15 PM
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Medusa
I do believe that we are very lucky to have found one another.
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2005 at 10:09 PM
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Shadow
I jsut gave Carl a lecture today about not being to lax as he gets closer to home. My heart aches for that family.
I am so glad your friend is coming home, I can't wait for December myself.
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2005 at 10:02 PM
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Masky
Today was much better. He best not get used to me doing what I am told LOL!
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2005 at 9:58 PM
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Avant
I wouldn't trade him for anyone or anything.
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2005 at 9:57 PM
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Maggie
I finally remembered my last bath...Carl was home on leave and we were in it together. Yes, it was a very much needed tonic.
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2005 at 9:53 PM
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Orginal
SHHHHHHHHH don't tell him that! He is always telling me how right he is LOL!
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2005 at 9:45 PM
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MayB
I don't know what else to do, it's jsut how I am.
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2005 at 9:44 PM
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StrickGold
He has always been that way LOL he still asks me what I hada for dinner and then gives me hell cuz he doesn't think it's enough.
posted by
Bel_
on October 25, 2005 at 9:41 PM
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wife
you are lucky and so is he! I'm so glad the son made it home to see Mama one last time. That brought tears to my eyes; having a son myself I can see how she felt. I'm sure she is in a happy place and the entire family will remain in my prayers
posted by
TissiBlake
on October 25, 2005 at 7:35 PM
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what a sweet hubby
You are truly lucky to have him. It's so amazing what a little bubble bath and a good long soak can do, isn't it?
posted by
twizliz
on October 25, 2005 at 12:22 PM
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My condolences and congrats...
I'm sorry to hear about the soldier's mother. It is such a blessing that she spent her final moments with him.
Carl sounds like a great husband...you both help lift the other. I don't know how you do it, military life I'm not sure I could handle. I'm a wimp...my honey was gone for 4 days and I was OK, but missed him terribly.
You seem to have an amazing love between you two...it's great to see.
posted by
LifeByLisa
on October 25, 2005 at 12:15 PM
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MW
Sounds like he knows just the trick. I wish we had bath tubs overseas. Wait OMG what am I saying. The showers was horrible enough. Let alone swimming in that yuck.
posted by
inkedforlife
on October 25, 2005 at 11:42 AM
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military
Your husband is a very smart man, you need to take care of you or you won't be any good for anyone else.
posted by
TIMMYTALES
on October 25, 2005 at 11:18 AM
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Glad you took care of yourself. You've been going through a lot lately, and it sounds like it finally caught up with you. Carl sounds like a sweet, funny, loving man, and he's lucky to have you.
posted by
Nancy-R-H
on October 25, 2005 at 11:17 AM
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Military_Wife
Your post are always so heartwarming, I enjoy reading every post!
posted by
MiaElla
on October 25, 2005 at 9:37 AM
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Baths are great
I think you should be self indulgent a little more often!
posted by
jollyjeff
on October 25, 2005 at 8:36 AM
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Hi Military Wife.....Hope you take another bath and another one, too....
That Carl is wonderful and I, too, like the many people commenting here, sense a special bond between you. And it's lovely to read about.
posted by
MedusaNextDoor
on October 25, 2005 at 8:09 AM
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MW,
As far as I'm concerned you and Karl are the perfect example of a "couple". The 278th has started returning from Iraq after more than a year. One solider returned giving his family sorrow and not joy. He was killed three weeks ago. He's from Jackson County, Celina Tn. His funeral was yesterday and the whole town shut down. He left behind a baby daughter too young to ever know how wonderful he was. His last contact with his daughter was just days after her birth. He was around 22. On a good note my best friend's step son is also returning in a few days as he is part of the 278th. How I pray that all those I know still in Iraq will return giving us a joyful reunion where we can give them the hugs and kisses they deserve and continue to hug them everyday for the service they have given us. Shadow
posted by
Keshet
on October 25, 2005 at 7:34 AM
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Military
I know you don't want to worry your husband or add to his situation; however, love, do you realize the gift you give him by crying on his shoulder? Do you realize how good it must've made him feel to be able to comfort you and offer his kind words of wisdom? The relationship between the two of you is beautiful. I hope you enjoyed "following his orders," and I hope today is much better and brighter for you. Take care!
posted by
Masky
on October 25, 2005 at 6:52 AM
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Military Wife
You're lucky to have a man like that. He's a keeper for sure.
posted by
avant-garde
on October 25, 2005 at 6:22 AM
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MW, that's quite a man you have there.......
Glad he talked you into getting in the bathtub after all these months/years. If you ever get into the tub again and it feels that good, ready? Put some water in it! hahaha.
Sorry, I had to do that! I've had it pulled on me and it always cracked a smile. Seriously, he had a good idea and he's a caring man. A hot bath is always refreshing - it's like a tonic. Try not to work yourself to death, although, I know you, too, are a caring, sincere lady and you will. We all care for you!
Thanks for the update. You're a sweetie! 
posted by
MaggieMae
on October 25, 2005 at 5:10 AM
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You are a very lucky woman, and I know you already knew this.
A man who knows, and cares, enough to tell a woman a hot bath will help is very wise indeed.
posted by
Original_Influence
on October 25, 2005 at 4:37 AM
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MW, all in all you've had a tumultuous couple of weeks and it sounds like when you work you are driven until you finish. I know because i do the same. Take care
posted by
Azur
on October 24, 2005 at 11:13 PM
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Miles away and he is still taking care of you
that is so special and to be treasured. You have a keeper there.
posted by
StrickGold
on October 24, 2005 at 10:43 PM
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