My son got hurt in Iraq-good news!!

[w8liftinglady]

I never thought I'd be saying this-but my son screwed up his knee jumping off the back of a truck-and I'm actually glad.He is being shipped to germany for knee surgery,and approx 4 months of rehab until he is "fit for duty".If he plays his cards right,he'll ride out his Active duty part in germany.I am so relieved(even though I know a knee injury is a bitch).He's done his time there(3rd deployment).

[callous taoboy]

1. Excellent news. I know you must be relieved. n/t

[lildreamer316]

2. I know you are relieved

and btw I have not forgotton our idea for the group; Katrina hit befor I got it into the admins.

[GreenPartyVoter]

3. Phew! *hugs*

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[msgadget]

I can't believe I'm saying this,

but congratulations on your son's injury! Relax as he recovers in safety. :hug:

[Wickerman]

4. I'm very happy for you!

:crazy: in an odd way. :D

[deadparrot]

5. Never thought I'd say this, but thank god.

:hug:

So happy for you. :)

[wellstone_democrat]

6. this vet's advice?

1. I'm delighted its not worse or permanent
2. I'm delighted that he's coming half-way home
3. I thank him for his service
4. tell him to limp and faint a lot. He's done his time and should come home!!!!!


I'm also happy that some of your anxiety will undoubtedly be lifted. Give him our best wishes.

[left is right]

26. 4. tell him to limp and faint a lot.

I have never said this before, but if it will keep him from returning to Iraq tell him to mend ssslllooowwwlllyyy

[kikiek]

7. 3rd deployment? WOW. I hope he recovers and comes home as he

certainly deserves. I thank him for his service.

[tsuki]

8. I am happy for you, and sad for him. Knee problems follow you.

Are you dancing a jig yet?

:woohoo:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

9. Here's wishing him many happy days of physical therapy!

I can't believe I just said that, but you get the point. :)

[Raster]

10. Bless your heart and your son's too. Three deployments in hell?

Yeah, he's done his time. Maybe we can find a nice able-bodied little rethuglican chickenhawk to take his place. jeb bush has a son of military age, and in a way, he's VERY FUCKING RESPONSIBLE for us being in Iraq. Maybe he'd like to fill in for your son. Maybe jenna or babs the younger would like a hitch.

[bobbieinok]

20. 2 sons, I think...1 with law degree; the 1 who trashed his gf's yard...ano

another, younger, caught having intercourse in a car in a mall parking lot.....not arrested b/c of family's importance

[Raster]

24. that's right, I remember. Little jebbie, getting nookie in the mall

parking lot. heh heh heh. those bush* kids, ain't they something.

:extreme fucking sarcasm:

[Horse with no Name]

11. Happy for that bad news

;)
Tell him to keep telling them his knee hurts and he will never see the front lines again.
But you are a nurse aren't you? You know that,lol.

[knowbody0]

12. yahoo

thank God he's safe.
peace and love

[babylonsister]

13. w8liftinglady, I have talked to you before,

and I am glad he is alive and well!!! Woo hoo!

[PA Democrat]

14. I am so happy for you that he'll be coming home! n/t

[Lindsay]

15. Glad to know it was "only" a knee injury.

(I've got two crappy knees, so I think it's okay to say that. ;) )

Hope he's home soon.

[tuvor]

16. Your subject line made me laugh!

Thank you, and hoping for the best!

(We need a praying smilie.)

[w8liftinglady]

Wow-thanks everyone!!!

That's what I love about DU-you guys are great:grouphug:

[faithnotgreed]

17. fantastic news - he got hurt

first time ive ever posted that

[spuddonna]

18. Yay! I mean, not for the injury but that he's going to Germany! :)

I hope he is discharged for good, and soon...

I know practically nothing about how long people must serve for. Does it look like he'll be coming home after he recovers? I have no idea about how many times they can keep sending people over there...

[alcibiades_mystery]

19. Million Dollar "Wound"

Excellent!

[Pam-Moby]

21. I do not know how to say this other than

thank God he hurt his leg. But that sounds bad, but I would rather see him in Germany than Iraq any day. God Bless and tell your boy hope all goes well with him.

[Wilber_Stool]

22. That's what you call a

million dollar knee. Excellent.

[Ilsa]

23. I'm very happy for you and him! Way to go!

Any physical therapists around that can give him pointers on dragging out his recovery?

[jbnow]

25. Wonderful

Knee injuries aren't great, but it had to be something bad enough to need something like surgery and rehab. Surgery can be pretty effective too.

It's all relative. Glad he didn't lose his leg instead, but a mom who lost a kid would love it if her kid had "just" lost his leg.

Three tours is too many in any war. In this war it's three too many. I am so happy for you, your son and all who care for him.