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Binka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:25 PM
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Ben Takes Miss Americas Crown
Wearing the crown......she said "you must be very secure in your masculinity to wear this thing"..translate into "WOW you must have a big dick!"... There is hope folks this woman was BEAUTIFUL AND SMART. No Dumbo... Miss America she was GREAT! And she hates BUSH!!!!!



Nasty thigh wound



Nasty calf wound



Ben smokes a cig



Mom and Ben



I will post more later. I am jet lagged and emotional roller coaster spent. Love you all!

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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:28 PM
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1. I'm speechless!
His wounds appear so raw. But he looks like he's in good spirits. Your visit, no doubt, has a lot to do with it.

Miss A hates W? K-E-W-L. Not just a pretty face but lotsa brains, too!!!
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Binka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:36 PM
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10. The Jack Daniels Helped!
I had Ben flying higher than a kite! When your 24 year old baby is crying and laughing in your arms you know you did him right. I fixed him up DAMN GOOD! He could not walk when I got there.....three days later he was up and ATOM!

He was pissed I did not bring him any pot! Little fuckshit!
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eleny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:42 PM
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14. You are one great mom, Binka!
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Binka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:55 PM
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27. Thanks Honey
Been feeling a bit pulled. I've got my 24 year old needing me and my four year old needing me...and my 22 year old and 19 year old wanting some love...Mama is a bit tired. Thank good for good wine. CHEERS!
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TrueAmerican Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 08:54 PM
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42. You may want to edit that out
That's against the UCMJ.
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Binka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:01 PM
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45. But But But They Were Drinking With Us
OK OK I'll edit......HEY STAFF SARGENT.......????!!!
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electropop Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 01:20 PM
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101. Is that Walter Reed?
Welcome to DC! I visited a friend there recently. They seem to be taking good care of him, though he did complain about a few of the staff. Watch out for those gorgeous nurses though! ;-)
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alittlelark Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:30 PM
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2. Those are great pictures!!
The wounds look horrible, but I'm sure it could have been much worse. I am happy to see things working out well.... and to hear that Miss America hates b*sh!!!
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Dem Agog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:30 PM
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3. Binka! That's your boy?
He's GOOOOOOORGEOUS (Yes, Dem Agog is a girl)...

So pleased to read about this visit. He looks cut up but whole... And utterly beeeeyoootiful (swoon)... His mom's awful pretty too with that blonde hair and those sweet "I'm brilliant" glasses...

Thank you for posting. I've been following "unofficially" for sometime now. Much love and kind thoughts to you and Ben...

Cat
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Binka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:50 PM
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22. OOHH YEAH !!! Ben Is Yummy
Bullshit aside....we are doing good. Did my glasses give me away? Ben calls those specs my PROF glasses. He has not had time to analyze my other 20 pairs. I have a thing for eye ware and girls who love my boy...are you 30-35? He likes older women!

I am looking to hook him up! He NEEDS a love a mother can just not give! Worthy DUers step up and give me your info. I have had enough stripper and MAXIM information this young man needs a GOOD WOMAN!
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Dem Agog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 08:02 PM
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33. Oh Binka were I only single...
Ahhh I'm 34... Hehehe... and a big time Binka/Ben/DU fan...

Alas I am married... Well, not alas. After all I'm not married to some RW pigdog! My poor husband though, he doesn't know what to make of his "newly activist" wife... He hates * with the best of them, but it took me (well, and Rachel Maddow every morning via podcast) to get him to an activist bent...

Good luck finding Ben his dream woman... Were I not married trust me, you'd have my phone # in a heartbeat. :-)
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October Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 08:56 PM
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44. OMG...those wounds look awful
Blessed be, Binka.

I'm glad to see the updates. Thanks for posting/sharing.

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FreedomAngel82 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 12:30 AM
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85. Darn I'm out of his range
I'm only twenty-three. And I like the style of your glasses too. I have to wear reading glasses and I've been thinking of getting another pair of frames. The small black kind. I know someone who has a pair of those and they're so cute. Mine are brown/gold with a sorta lepoard type print. They're still cute though. :)
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BR_Parkway Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 02:12 PM
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105. He's a great looking guy, and after first blush at what mama just
wrote about his .. um.. masculinity, it's obvious that you love him very much. Talk about an OMG moment! Good luck finding him the women of his dreams!

Those wounds look horrible, but am glad he's keeping his spirit up.

Ms. A hates Shrub? Why does Miss America hate America?
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PittLib Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 05:49 PM
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112. Hey - Binka ... I'm 30.
I was trying to get over my younger man issues, but I'll make an exception ...
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AnnieBW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:31 PM
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4. Hates 'Merka?
Does Miss America hate America, then? ;D Because ALL Bush haters hate America! :D

Much love to you and Ben, Binka!
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FreedomAngel82 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 12:31 AM
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86. LOL
Imagine that one: Miss America hates America! It's a darn liberal consperiacy! :crazy: LOL. Don't forget there's an alien somewhere. As my brother and I kid it can't be a consperiacy without an alien.
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Caoimhe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:32 PM
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5. OUCHIES!
Ben is SUCH a cutie though, you can see his personality shining through. hubba hubba!

Damn Bush for doing this to Ben and others~!
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Beaverhausen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:32 PM
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6. She hates Bush? really!
Cool!

Good to see you and Ben smiling! :patriot:
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Tigress DEM Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 10:08 PM
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66. Beauty AND Brains. Wow. The Miss America Contest has gotten better.
So glad to see Ben is smiling!

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Rainscents Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:34 PM
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7. Ouch! It looks very painful!
Thanks for sharing photo's with us!
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Bluebear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:35 PM
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8. YOWTCH!
OK those are some powerfully painful-looking wounds. I hope Benny is taking advantage of all the good painkilling drugs available. You know how much he was and is in my thoughts, Binka. Love to you both!
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joeybee12 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:36 PM
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9. Yikes--nasty wound...but glad he looks in good spirits
Best wishes to you and Ben and all his family!
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progressivebydesign Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:37 PM
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11. Thank you for posting those photos!
Great that Ben is keeping his spirits up, tho a visit from Mom and Miss America would have that effect on a guy! His wounds are tough to look at, but they are the reality of war, aren't they?

So glad you had a great visit and that he's doing okay.

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brettdale Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:37 PM
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12. someone should post this at freeperville
According to freeperville most of the 15 thousand are wounded, just have colds and the flu, but the army has to count them as wounded.
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helderheid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:39 PM
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13. Damn, how mixed up I feel!
Wonderful about your visit and Miss America's... good GOD your poor baby!!! His poor leg!! Thank God it's not worse. Thanks for keeping us posted!
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Dem Agog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:42 PM
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15. Binka I sent the pic of you and your son to some fellow DU-like friends..
I wrote this:

This is a lucky woman. Her son came home from Iraq, broken but whole. She posts to DU frequently, and I read about a month and a half ago when she got a call that sent her to Europe to get her wounded son.

You see many handsome men in face-on photos, who have all died. This is Ben, a very lucky man who hasn't. He was lucky. She was lucky. Think of these reunions across the world, and across the country, and how many smiling mothers won't get the chance to stand over their wounded son with a smile on their face, grateful to hold hospital robes draped over shoulders vs. nothing at all.

This boy could be like 2065 others... who never got this chance.


I hope it's okay for me to send this to people, with that beautiful picture, in hopes that it might wake some people up.
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Binka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 08:03 PM
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34. Oh Dear God I Am SOOOOOO Lucky
And how fucked up is that? I am lucky because my son is just blown up and not dead! But I am LUCKY and he would love you! Spunky girl!

"grateful to hold hospital robes draped over shoulders vs. nothing at all." Oh yes and tears are falling. What a poignant sentence. Thank you baby girl.

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Dem Agog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 08:07 PM
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35. You're lucky and best of all, you know it...
Ben's lucky to have a mother who appreciates it...

God bless you both. I live in Charlotte, NC and dear, if there is ever anything I, or my husband, or our two cats and dog, can do for you and your family... I am but a PM away...

So happy for that pic of you with Ben. I think it's particularly beautiful. A picture most mothers will never know, understand, or be able to appreciate as much as you do...

Cat
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Binka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 10:19 PM
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68. Love You Love You Love You
Class Act. You are.
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jayctravis Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 12:13 AM
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80. Those wounds are hideous, but I have a question...
It looks like he had a healed scar that had been stapled on on one leg, then what looked like a bullet hole...was that all part of the same injury, or had he been patched up previously?
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wolfgirl Donating Member (950 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:44 PM
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16. Bless ya both...
What a beautiful young man!:hug:
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Dinger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:44 PM
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17. Wow, Thanks For Posting These Pics Binka - Hi Ben!
Poor boy - those wounds looks so rough. It looks like those are healing though - I sned you comfort and love and peace.

Ding

:grouphug:
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Generic Other Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:45 PM
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18. I think having mom with him is the best medicine
Oh Binka, I wish I could have done more to prevent this senseless war.

Give your son a hug. And one for yourself!
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Just Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:47 PM
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19. God, I love you all so much!!!!
:hug: Thank you for sharing such personal moments,...they give me strength (we just saw my brother off on his flight to Kuwait via Germany after his unit completed training -- it was so tough)!!!

Ben's wounds appear to be healing very well!!! His leg took one helluva' traumatic injury. Our "Miss America" is truly a wonderful representative of this country. Bless her!!!

:hug: My love to you! :hug:
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mzmolly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 10:31 PM
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72. Sending good vibes and a few prayers your way JM.
I can't imagine sending a family member off.
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Just Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 07:27 AM
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95. Thanks, sweetie.
:hi: There were many, many long and fretful family faces as their loved ones were shipped out.

I adore Binka, Ben and their family for sharing personal stories which touch us all.

:hug:
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Bunny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:47 PM
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20. Oh Binka those are great pictures!
Well, okay, maybe the wound pics aren't so great, but it's nice to see Ben on the mend. :hug: to all of you.
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dsc Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:48 PM
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21. I am glad he is doing well
and he is a cutie. As for Miss America she really is a very good looking woman and I am glad she is anti Bush (she may get good use out of the scholarship)
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Blue_Roses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:50 PM
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23. this makes me sad, mad,
Edited on Mon Nov-14-05 07:51 PM by Blue_Roses
and glad all in the same emotion! I hate what Bush has done to our troops and the way he has used them. God Bless your your family and I hope and pray for a full recovery:hug:
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ninkasi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:51 PM
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24. Binka, from one mom to another...
I can tell by previous photos that Ben has lost weight. I know you will take care of that. He looks so happy with you there, and I know you have provided the best tonic of all. I am one of many who has truly appreciated your sharing your story, and your family's, with all of us.

Ben could be my son, almost my grandson, and I am thrilled to see him recovering. Miss America looks beautiful, and seems to be a warm, caring person. I'm sure you are making sure his recovery will be quick, and complete.

I only hope that he doesn't have to go back. What a waste, to lose precious children like Ben to Chimp's sham of a war. Let the kids of his cronies go, since they are they ones who will ultimately receive the benefits. Leave beautiful, loving families like your family alone. Thanks again for sharing!
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Binka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 08:33 PM
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38. He Has Lost 30 Pounds
But he is a fighting Irish/Polish bloke and will be up and about soon. My heart breaks for all the kids on 5E that did not have an advocate for them. Man was I a pain in the ass for the staff...I would not let them ignore or overlook a kid that did not have an advocate. I was in their faces for the guys that did not have a loved one around.

Ben told me he was jealous and he felt shitty about it. He wanted me with him but he knew when I was gone I was kicking ass for the other guys. What a fucking surreal and horrific little world. I am sooo glad to be home with Peyton but I miss Ben soooo much.

Damn Mama is torn up!
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benburch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:52 PM
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25. Best wishes to Ben & you, Binka!
May he recover fully!
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Beam Me Up Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:53 PM
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26. Thanks for inviting us in to your life and sharing your tragedy! This is
so important for all of us to see and reflect upon. How utterly outrageous that Ben had to go through this. It would be horrible under any circumstances, but THIS war is unconscionable. Even with all the grief your family has suffered you are very fortunate. He is alive and that is an enormous blessing.

Peace to you and yours.

To Ben: :patriot:

BMU
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NMDemDist2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:58 PM
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28. thanks Binka! but a warning on those pics would have been nice. I see
a couple beautiful young people then ARGHHHH

:hug: so glad he's doing so well, they look like they are healing nicely

thanks for sharing them :hug:
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SharonRB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 07:58 PM
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29. These are great, Binka
Edited on Mon Nov-14-05 07:58 PM by SharonRB
Thanks for posting. Miss America is beautiful. Glad to hear she hates *. I'm glad Ben is doing okay.
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qanda Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 08:01 PM
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30. So glad to see him on the mend
Thanks for sharing. We love you too!!!
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Mikimouse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 08:01 PM
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31. Many hugs to you and Ben!
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LeftyMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 08:02 PM
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32. I'm so glad he's on the mend
Thank you for keeping us posted, Binka.
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RazzleDazzle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 08:27 PM
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36. No that's NOT the proper translation
Wearing the crown......she said "you must be very secure in your masculinity to wear this thing"..translate into "WOW you must have a big dick!"... There is hope folks this woman was BEAUTIFUL AND SMART. No Dumbo... Miss America she was GREAT! And she hates BUSH!!!!!

It's actually a much better, and even bigger compliment than about the size of his dick. It means he's a real man emotionally and psychologically, not afraid of his feminine side (we all have both masciline and feminine within), and not insecure about his masculinity. It's a GREAT compliment, much better than your unfortunte, limited and superficial take on it.

Good lookin' kid with a room brightening smile. So glad to see that and glad to get the update. He's gonna be just fine.
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Binka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 08:51 PM
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41. I GOT The Larger Ramifications
"It's actually a much better, and even bigger compliment than about the size of his dick. It means he's a real man emotionally and psychologically, not afraid of his feminine side (we all have both masculine and feminine within), and not insecure about his masculinity. It's a GREAT compliment, much better than your unfortunate, limited and superficial take on it."

Wow way to slay the messenger....I am his mom and having raised him I know what he is all about. We laughed about the lighter implications of Miss AM comments. We KNOW how much deeper it is than his dick size. You are a bit harsh for a newbie. Ben would kick your ass if he could walk. I got the compliment your rash and unjustified words aside. Capiche?
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DoctorMyEyes Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:39 PM
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57. Well duh!
I think everyone got that. Try to catch up - we've gone beyond the obvious to the baudy joke phase.




Binka, you must be exhausted! I get worn out going to the bank and the grocery store - and here you are globe hopping, nurturing and advocating... Wow! Thanks so much for still having enough energy left over to keep us up on the news. Ben looks great, even if a bit thinner. That'll be easy enough to remedy, I suppose.

{{{Binka}}} {{{Ben}}} {{{Ben again}}}
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Domitan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 08:31 PM
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37. Utterly harsh wounds there!
The contrast between her babeliousness & Ben's laid-back but determined stance & his horrible calf wound...mindblowing.
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SmokingJacket Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 08:38 PM
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39. Your son is beautiful. What a great smile!
Good luck to you!!!!!!

I have two little boys myself, can only imagine what you've been through...

:hug:
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lonestarnot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 08:44 PM
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40. Holy cow ouch! Hang in there!
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catmandu57 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 08:54 PM
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43. Poor kid
He's been through hell. He's walking? That's great you're a good nurse Binka, have some more karmic energy.
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Scout1071 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:05 PM
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46. Hello Ben and Binka!
Thank you so much for posting the update. The leg looks nasty, but Ben's spirits look high. Here's praying for a speedy recovery and a safe return for your buddies Ben. Hang in there.

And of course, thank you for your service and sacrifice. We The People owe you.
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MissWaverly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:06 PM
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47. Thanks for the photos
we're still praying for you!!!
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SalmonChantedEvening Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:07 PM
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48. Of course he's secure.
Just look at the wonderful parents who raised him.

Get better Ben!

Nothin but :loveya: Binka
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Binka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 10:28 PM
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70. Good Shit! Thanks For The Words Of Love!
You have made my day!
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tinfoilinfor2005 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:11 PM
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49. Oh Binka, what a shock...I didn't know this had happened to Ben
but I remember your post when he left to go over there and I prayed for him to return safely to you. Now my prayer is for him to heal quickly and well, and not ever have another tragedy in his life.

P.S. Your smile reminds me of a bright sunrise on a beautiful summer morning. :hug:
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:16 PM
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50. Dear Binka, Ben and family...So glad to see you are alive and
well (and healing Ben). Wow. Pretty woman. Nice crown too. Very good to see you all smiling. Ben must be an easy going kind of fellow.

Thank God Ben you are alive, albeit banged up. "Nasty" thigh wound is right. Arms okay? Other leg okay? My best wishes to you for a speedy recovery and I hope you never have to go back there.

Ah. A smoke and a coke eh.

Binka, thanks for posting the photos. Pictures are worth a thousand words eh.

God's speed to you all. Much love and light.

TexPat
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Hissyspit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:18 PM
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51. Thank you for the wonderful post, adopted DU family!
Great to hear from you again, Binka.
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Sanity Claws Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:22 PM
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52. Some love from mom and Miss America
How's that for reasons to get well soon? You and your son look very close. I wish him a speedy recovery.
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Binka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:30 PM
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54. We Are Tight
Real tight. We just like each other. Much. Thanks for noticing!
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Lady President Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:26 PM
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53. Owww!
Wow, that is one nasty looking wound on one handsome young man. He kinda reminds me of Woody Harrelson-- definitely a compliment. ;)

I'm sending positive vibes to the both of you. Take care of yourself too!
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blue neen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:30 PM
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55. Hi Binka.
Thanks so much for sharing the pictures and the story with us.

Whew, those are nasty wounds. I'm glad to see that Ben is on the mend. Even though he has been through a horrible ordeal, he looks healthy. I hope that the rest of you will be able to also get some well-deserved R&R.

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BamaBecky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:34 PM
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56. Bad Injuries - but great pictures of Ben & Mom - Thanks!
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erinlough Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:41 PM
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58. Binka and Ben
I'm just a year old on this board and you and I have never spoken before, but the image of you and Ben together hit home. I have a son who is slightly older than Ben and we have a relationship that I think is much like you two. I see that you will stay close and get through this together, and you will be in my heart with good wishes coming your way every day. Stay well you two and thank you for sharing.

Kathy
aka: erinlough
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merbex Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:41 PM
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59. My family sends your family our very best wishes for your son's
speedy recovery
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DistressedAmerican Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:45 PM
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60. You Are THE BEST!!! How Could This Not Make You Smile?


:woohoo: :toast: :loveya: :grouphug: :pals: :patriot: :applause: :hi: :bounce: O8) :woohoo:
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FreedomAngel82 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 12:37 AM
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88. I love the reaction of the woman behind you guys
She looks thrilled too and like some sunlight is in the room. Sweet.
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Missy Vixen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:48 PM
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61. Binka, that is so sweet
Thanks to Miss America for brightening Ben's day.

Those are some kind of injuries.

Sending my best healing energies to you, to Ben, and to every Iraq war vet and their families tonight...

Julie
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upi402 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:48 PM
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62. Maybe buy him a dirtbike and tell the woman to remove the gloves
and most of all -give him my deep respect and undying gratitude. It's good when we get another day!
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mtnester Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:55 PM
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63. Kick, cause it is VERY important everyone understand what war is about
and what FAMILIES are also about

Thank God for your son's safety, and god bless those who are not so lucky in life and family
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LizW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:56 PM
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64. Oh, Binka, he's beautiful!
His face is beautiful and he looks great, if tattered and battered.

I'm horrified at what this war did to him, but so relieved that he's going to be okay.

Best wishes to you both!

:hug:
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Binka Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 10:11 PM
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67. He Is Beautiful
Thank you LizW for seeing that. I have been staring at his face for two weeks and I am amazed at how beautiful he is.
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Bonobo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 09:56 PM
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65. I'm so glad he's well and away from that mess. How was he injured?
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annabanana Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 10:24 PM
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69. Thanks for the smiles!
That leg looks like it's healing, but I'll bet it hurts like the dickens. It's very satifying to know that Miss America is one of ours.

Big hugs to Ben and everybody!
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mzmolly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 10:30 PM
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71. What an awesome post Binka! I'm so glad Ben is home with you and smiling
Edited on Mon Nov-14-05 10:33 PM by mzmolly
in spite of it all.

And, isn't it Ironic that "Miss America" hates the pResident? ;)

Warmest wishes.
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Obamanaut Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 10:37 PM
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73. Now, that's a man to have a beer with. n/t
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lostnfound Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 10:54 PM
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74. It's a strange kind of joy
you surviving a dark dark nightmare,
he is scathed but alive

Still, an optimistic smile you have -- "Anything is possible, my baby goes on living."
A mother's joy-- despite the wounds-- so incredibly grateful, it is a joy too abundant to be weakened in any way. Saved from a horrible hell. Thank God.

Irish heritage always seems the sexiest, IMHO. Or should I say IMHIO.

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FreedomAngel82 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 12:38 AM
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89. Oh I think so too
First Fitzgerald and now Ben. ;)
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greekspeak Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 11:05 PM
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75. So how did you keep Miss America's hands off him?!
He is such a hottie! And he and his mom are my kinda people! :hi:

He looks kinda like Matt Dillon. I always thought he was one of the best lookers in Hollywood. Woof!
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ClayZ Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 11:12 PM
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76. Binka Ben and Miss America!
Glad to see healing going on, on that BOY of yours, Binka!

Love Lifts Us ALL!

PEACE to you an your family!

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Festivito Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-14-05 11:52 PM
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77. Very inspirational. Ben too.
Miss. America, woohoo, very inspirational, indeed.

And Ben, I cannot lie to you, you don't look as good as Miss. America, crown or no crown.

Yet, it is Ben, who in part I keep near my heart that do not tire of democracy's never ending fight. I cannot thank you enough. So, just, thank you.
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seabeyond Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 12:05 AM
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78. glad you have him back. give him a hug from us all
and i hope he heals quickly. bless you all. thanks for the pictures
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Gloria Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 12:13 AM
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79. OH, that calf wound...but he looks good and hopefully his
spirits are good. Tell him to eat more of that cake so he can put on the pounds he lost!

Gosh, you must be so relieved!!
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progressoid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 12:23 AM
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81. Wow - I'm speechless.
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lumpy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 12:24 AM
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82. Bless his heart.
nt
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FreedomAngel82 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 12:26 AM
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83. Great pictures
Edited on Tue Nov-15-05 12:27 AM by FreedomAngel82
Your son is really cute. I'm glad he's okay and I hope his wounds heal quickly both physically and emotionally. Nice on Miss America. And Yay she doesn't like Bush!!! :toast: I'm so glad he's safe and with you guys again. :patriot: Thank him for his service and get plenty of rest. :)
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AzDar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 12:26 AM
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84. bless you and your family.....n/t
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applegrove Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 12:31 AM
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87. It the truth! Don't edit out nothing!!
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Kurovski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 02:31 AM
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90. Thank you,
You great big fresh-baked sugar-cookie of love!

Thank you to Ben for sharing his crowning moment, and his wounds.

We tryed so hard to keep them all from having to go.

Love to all...
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Stockholm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 05:22 AM
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91. Great to hear your son is getting better!
Sending good vibes all the way from Sweden.
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JuneInJax Donating Member (83 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 05:57 AM
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92. What a beautiful,
beautiful moment. And OWWW! Thank you, Binka, for sharing it all with us. This is the first I've known about this, but obviously it's a known story at DU. :woohoo: for mother and son.

As for how gorgeous Ben is.... I think I'm closer in age to his mom (definitely old enough to BE his mom!), but... oh my! :*

I'll be watching for your updates, and I look forward to joining the celebration when Ben is HOME!
:)
Moni
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The Witch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 06:51 AM
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93. What a hottie!
and Miss America ain't bad too! :evilgrin:

Thanks for posting. What wonderful attitudes you and your son must have. There's such strength of spirit radiating from those photos. I feel like if these are the people who serve our country, we'll be OK. Thank you so much for all you have done, that goes for Ben too and your whole family. :hug:
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 07:17 AM
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94. BINKA MY SWEET!!!!!!!!
Edited on Tue Nov-15-05 07:17 AM by Skittles
so glad to see Ben doing well. :thumbsup:
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OmmmSweetOmmm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 08:13 AM
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96. The love for you shines out of Ben's eyes in the first pic Binka, and
why not? Not only have you been a Wonderful Mom, but you have been his earth angel. Tears in my eyes here. So grateful he came home to you and is on the mend! Still sending out healing and loving thoughts to you and all of yours, and that Ben will be home with you soon!!!!
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fooj Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 12:23 PM
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97. Thanks for sharing the pics, Binka! So glad he is healing.
Peace.:hug:
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leftchick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 12:33 PM
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98. Ben is so damn handsome!
I am so glad he is doing better. And you too honey! Please tell me he never has to go back to that hell hole when he is all better. Please!

Love To All Of You!

:loveya:
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ernstbass Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 12:37 PM
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99. Thanks for the pics
You and your son are both stunning. That's a riot about Miss A hating Bush!!!!
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truebrit71 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 12:39 PM
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100. Best wishes to you both...
...especially to your brave son...!!!
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triguy46 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 01:22 PM
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102. Very nice. Made my day.
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brook Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 01:26 PM
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103. Dearheart Binka -
Thank you for the latest on Ben - and for reminding us all of the human toll of war. Looking at Ben's wounds, knowing the pain and suffering they have caused - reminds us of how evil war is. Seeing you together reminds us how healing love is - even as we must also acknowledge that remnants of the physical and emotional scars will always remind you of this nightmare time.


There is no better lesson that what you have given everyone with your shared story. How could anyone ever think that "War" is the answer?


love to you all.

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Gelliebeans Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 02:01 PM
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104. Glad to see
Ben's smiling face :thumbsup:

I'm so glad that you got to spend some time with him. His recovery will benefit from having "Mom" there. I am sure the rest of the family is thrilled to have you back home.

Good news is always welcome eh?

Love to you all

gb
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knitter4democracy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 02:44 PM
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106. Wow--those look pretty bad.
He's got a long haul ahead, and it's a good thing he has so many people who love and support him getting his back.

I have to admit I shuddered--and I read my hubby's medical journals with all the icky pictures. I'm so glad he's alive and so glad you have been able to be with him through this.

What an amazing man Ben is. We are all blessed to be connected to such a hero even in a small way.
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Swamp Rat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 02:47 PM
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107. .
:hug: :patriot:

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nemo137 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 02:51 PM
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108. Here's to Ben, and hoping he does well.
Although, with pretty women, cigarettes, and a mom like you, I'm sure he will.
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Individualist Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 03:06 PM
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109. You're a terrific mom, Binka
As for Ben, if I were 30 years younger, I'd be begging you to arrange a face-to-face introduction for me! :)
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swimboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 04:04 PM
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110. OK, he is secure enough that I can say he is SWOON-A-LICIOUS!
Binka, I am thrilled that you shared these pictures with us! We need to see the hope and horror and love and pain. I have to close my office door because I am fighting back tears. All he has been through and all you are doing and giving. Okay the tears are winning right now. My brother is still over there, safe for now, but I can't wait until we know he is safely back over here. Thank you for your steadfastness and the clear and obvious love between you and your son. I've seen a beautiful thing today.

Love you. Love you. Love you all.

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Lisa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 04:10 PM
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111. Ben looks good in that crown!
He would create a sensation at my local bakery, which has a thing called "Tiara Tuesday" (if you come in wearing a crown, you get a discount). They also post your photo on the bulletin board, and surprise surprise, only a handful of guys have ever dared to do this!

I'm glad those wounds are closing up (and that the surrounding skin looks healthy and pink). Has the swelling gone down?

I particularly like the last pic. You are both very photogenic!

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ThatsMyBarack Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 05:57 PM
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113. Thanks for sharing!
I thought the whole Miss America thing was no more, but I'm glad to see we've got one who's pretty and smart enough to hate Dubyuk. What a rare gem! I wonder what state she's from....:applause:
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hallc Donating Member (231 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 05:59 PM
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114. Hmmm...24?
22 here! You tell Ben he is looking great and to keep his spirits up. And also tell him all the girls in my pharmacology class are swooning right now...We don't mind yucky wounds :)
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Blue_In_AK Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 06:00 PM
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115. Binka, your Ben is so handsome and so brave...
You have every reason to be proud of him.
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H2O Man Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 06:02 PM
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116. You are smiling!
That's great! This has clearly been a difficult time for your family. You are a strong person, and you are doing a great job!
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Old and In the Way Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 06:55 PM
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117. Whoa...that is one incredibly lucky young man
One, to survive the trauma and, two, to have a mom like you. No doubt you are a big part of his recovery process. I'm sorry he had to experience this, but my thanks to you for sharing. Best wishes for a fast and full recovery, Ben.

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boobooday Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 07:11 PM
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118. Wishing Ben the speediest recovery possible
He looks happy to see his mom.
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