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You start me off smiling with the Whoppie Banana picture...and then break my heart with the facebook note!
19 seems so young to be joining the military - I don't think I'll ever understand why we won't allow a 19-year-old to drink, but have no problem sending them to war (or, at least to training camp...). 
posted by
Mia890
on August 1, 2013 at 2:25 PM
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I feel her pain through her note TAPS. My own son will be leaving for the Navy soon. God bless your grandson and keep him safe. 
posted by
Blue_feathers
on August 1, 2013 at 7:17 AM
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A great post...Made me think
posted by
UtahJay
on July 30, 2013 at 11:30 PM
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You do a great job at conveying the emotion that is felt.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on July 30, 2013 at 6:13 PM
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Close to tears myself as I read it - what she must be going through!! She expresses with so much feeling. A brave lady, and that goes for the Grandmother too.
posted by
adnohr
on July 30, 2013 at 2:22 PM
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That FB letter is so heart breaking yet so loving and all of it true...Mothers the World over understand and cry and where did those 19 years go?? One minute you hold that tiny baby in your arms vowing to keep hin safe...the next you reach up to kiss the cheek of a man as he leaves home.
posted by
Kabu
on July 30, 2013 at 1:31 PM
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The letter is so touching, the words began to blur as I read them.
I know his mother's prayers will keep him, but oh, the nest will feel empty for some time.
posted by
Pat_B
on July 30, 2013 at 1:04 PM
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Re: C_C_T
Totally their choice.
posted by
TAPS.
on July 30, 2013 at 12:24 PM
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I like the photo.. It made me think of something..
posted by
Saif_AlKindi
on July 30, 2013 at 12:02 PM
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Yes really beautiful in a way. Why do they have to go is it conscription ?
posted by
C_C_T
on July 30, 2013 at 11:42 AM
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She has a true way with words and hold deeply rooted values of honesty and love. She is a blessing I your family. I have DILs from down under. They do not show that kind of love to their sons nor mine. It is terrible hearing and seeing them. For you
posted by
Dr_JPT
on July 30, 2013 at 11:15 AM
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