I'm asking for some good wishes/prayers

[Lone_Star_Dem]

I take in strays and one of mine is currently a kid whose only 19 years old and in Afghanistan. He joined the Army before I met him and I had about six months of him living with me before he was deployed. I won't go into details but things are crap on a cracker over there and I really would appreciate it if you guys could send him some well wishes. When I can I'll post more about the situation.

I have a love/hate relationship with his phone calls. I'm always glad he's alive and it always makes me cry. Damnit!

[Not_Giving_Up]

1. I hope he makes it back to you safe and sound

Is he out of Ft. Hood?

[Lone_Star_Dem]

3. Yes he's out of Ft. Hood

Thanks for the kind thoughts. What the hell happened over there today? I've been looking at the news sites and still can't find it.. :cry:

[Not_Giving_Up]

6. I don't know

Playing catch up.

[rustydog]

2. Let us hope he comes home safe and sound.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

7. I've told him he has to

They don't want me coming over there to kick some butt, so they better make sure he gets home whole.

[liss681]

4. I will pray for him

My father in-law was in Baghdad for 18 months and it sucked... and he just got sent to Pakistan. Anyways, I'm sure he will be fine! :hug:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

11. I'm so happy he's out of Iraq

Pakistan is like the Hilton compared to serving time in Iraq.

Thanks for the hug, I really needed it.

[evlbstrd]

5. My thoughts are with both of you.

Cherish those calls!

[Lone_Star_Dem]

13. I do!

It's just so hard when he keeps telling me he's watching his friends and the people of Afghanistan die for no real cause. This is what kills our soldiers by inches.

[Heidi]

8. Good vibes coming your way.

I hope your friend comes home sound in mind, spirit and body.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

15. All he has left is body

He's pretty much losing everything else and that is what's killing me.

He's more like an adopted son. Like I said I take in strays. I've been a foster parent and after that I just started taking in teens and young adults that were without a real family. It's what I do.

[Lilli]

9. Absolutely...for your young soldier

all those in harms way, and for those who await their return.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

16. Thank you

Yes, every single one of them. I don't mean to be selfish, I just get overwhelmed and forget.

[Lilli]

27. I'm sorry! I didnt mean to imply you were selfish at all...

I have web friends with loved ones overseas...but I dont know anyone there myself...so my mind automatically turns the individual request into a global one...it serves as a reminder for me to get outside my own problems and think of others...

[Lone_Star_Dem]

30. I knew you didn't mean that

You just made me stop and think. That's a good thing. :)

[u4ic]

10. I wish him all the best

both of you take care - you know those phone calls mean so much to him, too. :hug:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

19. Thank you for reminding me of that

I always try and stay strong and positive for him. He was delighted to hear about the entire Rove thing. I just want to be able to tell him some day he's going to be coming home.

Tonight he had to tell me he won't be coming home in Sept. They are keeping him until next March. He was so worried about how I was going to take the news but you could hear the pain in his voice.

[More Than A Feeling]

12. I can't imagine what that's like.

Sweet hope and safe return to you both.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

21. I'm glad you can't imagine it

No person should have to.

Thank you for your kind thoughts, they are appreciated.

[elshiva]

14. I will pray for him and you!

:hug:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

22. Thank you

From the very bottom of my heart, I thank you. :hug:

[elshiva]

26. YOU ARE WELCOME!

:hug:

[Tom Kitten]

17. You betcha...

he has both my best wishes and my prayers, and God bless you too

[Lone_Star_Dem]

23. Thank you

Keep him uppermost in your prayers, I'm a tough old chick living where it's safe and comfortable. He's just a kid that's living in a corner of hell.

[Bullwinkle925]

18. I shall keep him in my thoughts.

Good luck.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

24. I thank you for the thoughts

And the luck, he can use all of that he can get.

[Bullwinkle925]

34. Yes - especially with these Chickenhawks sending our troops into

their bloody battles that they would run from at the drop of a hat.
How supremely hypocritical and uncaring this bunch is.

[K8-EEE]

20. Hope He's Back Safely Soon

You sound super nice to take people in like that!

[Lone_Star_Dem]

25. Thank you

It's not a matter of being nice, I gain from them, too. We give and get alike. That's what it's all about.

[Radio_Lady]

28. Lone Star Dem, you have a big heart --

I can't imagine being in Afghanistan at 19 years of age.

My stepdaughters traveled widely in the 1970s and 1980s -- my daughter went to Israel for a year with an education program.
I worried about them then and the U.S. was not "officially" at war.

My thoughts go out to you. Tell that young man we are all hoping he comes home safe and well.

The situation with the Navy SEALS in Afghanistan was enough to drive me nuts. The details of that story are still not clear, right?

[Lone_Star_Dem]

31. Thank you for your thoughts

The truth is my heart is no smaller nor bigger than any other person. We all do our things we're led to do, whatever they may be.

The details of what occurred with the Seals is still murky, and will likely remain so for a long time to come. It's like whatever occurred there today, I've not heard of it and won't know for sure for months to come. This drives me insane, but there's not much I can do about it.

[southlandshari]

29. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way - and his.

:hug:

[Lone_Star_Dem]

32. Thank you

I needed that. :hug:

[lildreamer316]

33. Best wishes and prayers. Keep strong honey.n/t

[progmom]

35. He's added to the list.

:hug:

And so are you.

[GOPisEvil]

36. I hope he stays safe, and returns home soon.

:hug:

[Justpat]

37. Consider it done.

You will both be in my prayers.

[Left Is Write]

38. Consider it done.

:hug: