My Son got orders to Afghanistan today.

[mourningdove92]

I am in total shock. This is my worst nightmare.

He is leaving on the 31st, which is also the day his son was to be born. His first child, my first grandchild. They are trying to contact the doctor to see if it can be moved up.

I can't even think straight. I just feel like a zombie.

[Bullwinkle925]

1. Tell him to get the hell out of this country!!

[Monkeyman]

2. Tell him trust the guy to the right and left of him

Listen to his Sgt. and keep his head on 360. I will add him to my list of our brothers to pray for.

[blonndee]

3. I'm sorry to hear that.

Best wishes to you and your son and his family.

[babylonsister]

4. My prayers will be with him and you, mourningdove92.

:hug:

[Mojambo]

5. I'm so sorry

Best of luck to you and your family.

[Minnesota Libra]

6. OMG, I am so sorry!!!! I know..........

....there is nothing we can say to help you feel better but please know we are thinking about you and especially your son:grouphug: and sending very protective thoughts.O8) Please keep us posted on your grandchild and also your son.:hug:

[Solly Mack]

7. I'm so sorry

I wish I had more to offer. Words just aren't enough.

Sending warm vibes to you, your son and his family.

There are more than a few of us on this board that have loved ones deployed or had loved ones deployed, so you're not alone. People on DU, military family or not, are quick to lend an ear..and a shoulder.

[murray hill farm]

8. I have been there..and know just how you feel.

My son returned from Iraq in Jan of this year...he had been there a year. It is so hard to deal with..on so many levels. What made it a little easier was that my son was in Mozol and had access to the internet..so, he set up a system for all he was serving with and their families to have on going contact along with pictures sent home via internet...those pictures really helped. Ask you son to look into that if it exists where he is sent. If their are support groups that you and your family have access to, go...goooooooo, because that too will help so much to have others to talk to while your son is deployed. Do not watch war scenes or war movies on tv..just dont do it...it is umbearable. Get everyone you know...including your church, if you have one, to send him letters and care packages...it really means a lot to receive...and it gives you something really positive to get involved in to help. I wish i had more advice...it is just soooooooo hard. If you pray, pray every day..it will help.

[IChing]

9. Sorry to hear that

Canada is also nice this time of year

Afghanistan close to anarchy, warns general

The most senior British military commander in Afghanistan today described the situation in the country as "close to anarchy" with feuding foreign agencies and unethical private security companies compounding problems caused by local corruption.
The stark warning came from Lieutenant General David Richards, head of Nato's international security force in Afghanistan, who warned that western forces there were short of equipment and were "running out of time" if they were going to meet the expectations of the Afghan people.>>>>>snip

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2404838

[Viva_La_Revolution]

10. I'm so sorry! Hang in there.

It will be tough, but we're here if you need us.

:hug:

[Bluerthanblue]

11. I am so sorry- for you all.... what a sad interruption in the welcome

of a new life into your lives.... my thoughts and prayers will be with you- and your family-
Can you share his first name??- Just so I have a name to put with my thoughts? if not that's fine- I'll think of Mourningdoves fledgling who is about to have a fledgling of his own.....

wishing you much comfort, peace, and safety-
not to mention love.

blu

[mourningdove92]

12. My son's name is Jason.

My grandson will be named Justin Orion.

The warmth from the responses here has helped a lot. I am slowly starting to get some feeling back. thank you thank you thank you to everyone.

[w8liftinglady]

13. there are a lot of military moms on DU-we know.

my son did three tours over there.try not to obsess with the news.I did-it isn't healthy.I'm always here if you need a kindred spirit.sending you a big hug.Don't be afraid to ask for help.DU was my sanity while my boy was deployed.

[Bush_MUST_Go]

14. Best of luck to Jason.

Hopefully, he'll be able to stay in touch via internet & that will make it easier for the whole family.

Even though you're scared & upset you must also be proud that he's bravely living up to his commitment.

Justin Orion is a wonderful name. You must be so excited.

[democrank]

15. I don`t know what to say,mourningdove92.

Just know I`m thinking of you. My best to Jason. Take care. We`re here for you.

[cally]

16. I'm so sorry

All of you will be in my prayers and please vent when you need to. :hug: Congrats on the new grandchild.

[Cleetus]

17. My prayers are with you both

My prayers to you and yours. I hope he makes out OK.

[etherealtruth]

18. I am so sorry you having to confront this ...

will keep your family on my mind and in my heart.

[Spazito]

19. I am so sorry, morningdove92

I will keep your son, your family in my thoughts. Although we have Canadian forces there, I have no loved one in danger of being sent there so I can only imagine how you are feeling.

[proud patriot]

20. I will pray for his safe return home

and for a healthy baby born in his presence .

[ismnotwasm]

21. My daughter was stationed there a year

She had already been in the army for quit some time, and was a single parent, so we took care of our grandson through his first year of kindergarten.

I just want to offer any support I can, a shoulder to cry on if you need it. We all got through it, it wasn't easy, but we all got through it.

(Maybe some of us can do a DU adopt a soldier deal, they love care packages! Amoung other things, my father sent my daughter a large amount of very good coffee beans and a grinder--just that guesture made more than one soldier very happy.)


:hug:

[Zhade]

22. You have my condolences!

That's terrible!

[onecent]

23. I wish he did not have to go. This is so sad. I have a son-in-law

who may have to go over there...he's in the marines. He has 3 little girls....oh I hate Bush more and more and more.

My hatred is consuming me completely because I am disgusted about the children...the little children..

I will send warm fuzzies to you and your family.

[GreenPartyVoter]

24. *hugs and prayers*

[mmonk]

25. May he stay safe.

My wife's nephew is there now (after going to Iraq twice).

[Breeze54]

26. argh.....my heart goes out to you!

When that happened to my son/me; I totally lost it...
I was a basketcase for the last year and a half. :hug: :hug: :hug:

This sucks!!!!!!! :grr: You have my ear. Anytime!

Feel free to PM me anytime!!
From one un-voluntary military mom to another.
:hug:

PS. Just let the tears flow at first.... Hit the walls! Scream and yell! Rage!!
And then fight back!
It's okay! It's okay to be frightened and angry and feel helpless!
You can't protect him anymore... not this time.
It's very difficult to deal with/swallow that reality.
And remember!
He's your son!! He's smart and he's well trained!!
He's surrounded by buddies that all look out for each other!
Try to have some faith in his abilities and knowledge..
I know that may sound weird, at first, but it helped me to stay calm.
It's not easy. Welcome to the Blue Star Mother's Brigade.

Blue Star flag Families



Keep a candle in your window, to light his way home....
Peace!

[mourningdove92]

27. Thangks Breeze.

your post did me a lot of good.

[Breeze54]

29. Hugs to you and yours....

:hug: We are all in this ... together.
You are not alone.

[cynatnite]

28. Have him go through his chain of command...

They might be able to help in some way.

My thoughts are with you and your family. :hug: