Called to Serve

6/15/03 | ohioWfan

[MeekOneGOP]

[ohioWfan]

That's one of the main reasons I've kept doing this, Aqua. Through one specific soldier, we can make a personal connection that keeps the whole situation in Iraq very real.

Besides the fact that I'm pretty proud of him, in case you missed that! :o)

[Conspiracy Guy]

Being a parent is even tougher. If either my daughter or son choose to serve, a whole new set of emotions arise. God Bless the parents of our men and women in uniform.

[ohioWfan]

Thank you, jwfiv! We have all been blessed! :o)

[ohioWfan]

Thanks for the 'special mention' for my boy, Granny! :o)

[Angelwood]

The DC Chapter will keep Eric in our thoughts and prayers along with devildog0341.

[Grampa Dave]

I would be honored.

He would be the third Eric in my current family.

My youngest son's middle name is Eric. My grandson is named Erich.

Your Eric will be in our prayers each church service.

[ohioWfan]

I sure can verify that being a parent is tough! There is a stress 24/7, a constant wondering where he is and what he's doing and how he's doing, a non-stop sorrow and loss, completely different from having kids away at school, and a totally NEW meaning to the words, "pray without ceasing."

It's just plain hard.

[ohioWfan]

Thank the DC chapter for me Angelwood!

[ohioWfan]

Our Eric is a Swedish Eric......a family name on my Dad's side.

Thank you for your prayers, and for your subbing as 'Grampa!' :o)

[Pippin]

Hi, Ohio!

Thanks for the ping. I knopw you must be very proud of this young man, yes, I call him a man even though he's only 19. but a 19 year old doing a man's job! :O)

God bles and protect him and all who serve in the military. and may HE bring Eric and his fellow "heroes" safely home.

and may Gog bless you and your husband and Eric's siblings too!

[Bigg Red]

God bless you and your brave -- and handsome -- son, my friend. Beautifully written report. Thank you for sharing your child in the service of our country.

[Aquamarine]

Besides the fact that I'm pretty proud of him, in case you missed that! :o)

You have every right to be. :)

[Conspiracy Guy]

I can only imagine what it must be like. It's easier on him than it is on you. Prayer is the answer.

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

Thanks for the update. You must be bursting with pride. Thankyou for doing such a great job of raising your son.

[ohioWfan]

Thanks for remembering Eric's siblings too, Pippin.

It is REALLY difficult to have your little, or big brother so far away, and completely out of contact most of the time.

Our daughters and other son are suffering as well, but they are PROUD too!

[ohioWfan]

You're welcome Bigg Red!

(He is kinda cute, isn't he?)

[MinuteGal]

Your account moved me deeply. Eric will be continually in my prayers.

BTW, tell him "Eagles and Egrets Up" from the Florida freeper gang.

What a good-lookin guy!. Hope to see him on our next freeper cruise. Then, all the sweet young things will want to sign up too, teehee.

Ah, too bad I'm 39 plus tax and tip, sigh.

Leni

[ohioWfan]

Oh, it's WAY easier on him! He LIKES loud noises and danger! :o)

[ohioWfan]

Bursting with pride.......yep! :o)