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Injured soldier marries in hospital Wells lost both legs in Iraq
Sun Herald (Biloxi, Mississippi) ^ | Dec 2, 2007 | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posted on 12/03/2007 8:29:41 AM PST by Islander7

SMITHDALE --A Mississippian who lost both legs in Iraq has married his girlfriend in a hospital-room ceremony.

Army Spec. Josh A. Wells, 21, married Brandi M. Clark, 19, in a Nov. 20 ceremony at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio.

Wells was injured in a Nov. 2 attack on the Stryker Light Armored Vehicle he was driving.

The couple dated throughout Wells' previous deployment to Germany and were engaged in July, with a plan to marry upon his return from an 18-month tour of duty in Iraq.

(Excerpt) Read more at sunherald.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; US: Mississippi; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: bravery; iraq; oifveterans; weddingbells; wot
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To: brandiwells6
The only thing wrong with your name is that you don't have my last name. :-)
61 posted on 12/04/2007 4:05:15 PM PST by krb (If you're not outraged, people probably like having you around.)
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To: StarCMC; rottndog

Must be an XP issue....my monitor is having the same issues.


62 posted on 12/04/2007 4:11:57 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: brandiwells6

Brandi, what a beautiful couple you two are. I wish you both a lifetime of happiness. God bless you both.


63 posted on 12/04/2007 4:15:43 PM PST by mccann
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To: Islander7
Congratulations, SPC Josh Wells & Brandi, on your wedding!!


64 posted on 12/04/2007 4:19:16 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: brandiwells6

Welcome to Free Republic. God bless you both.


65 posted on 12/04/2007 4:24:00 PM PST by OldEagle
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To: brandiwells6

May your mornings bring joy and your evenings bring peace.
May your troubles grow few as your blessings increase.
May the saddest day of your future
Be no worse than the happiest day of your past.
May your hands be forever clasped in friendship
And your hearts joined forever in love.
Your lives are very special,
God has touched you in many ways.
May his blessings rest upon you
And fill all your coming days.


66 posted on 12/04/2007 4:29:58 PM PST by Velveeta (Duncan Hunter, 08' !!! The real conservative.)
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To: nw_arizona_granny; Calpernia; DAVEY CROCKETT

Pinging with a.....have tissues at hand, warning.

Every so often, a beautiful love story makes it way to freerepublic.

This is one of the best.


67 posted on 12/04/2007 4:33:59 PM PST by Velveeta (Duncan Hunter, 08' !!! The real conservative.)
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To: brandiwells6

OMG, I am so Happy for the two of you!!!!!!! I wish you all the best and when you register, make sure “FreeRepublic” can make your Dreams come true


68 posted on 12/04/2007 4:35:03 PM PST by cmsgop ( MURTHA: 'I think the 'surge' is working'...)
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To: rottndog

“Tried reading the whole article but the screen kept blurring up.”

“I seem to be having the same problem. Is this an XP thing, or do I have to get special glasses...”

I have this little thingy called a kleenex (some call it tissue) and it seems to really help. Great invention for blurry monitors.


69 posted on 12/04/2007 4:43:48 PM PST by peggybac (Tolerance is the virtue of believing in nothing)
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To: brandiwells6

OMG you two are absolutely ADORABLE! Congratulations and best wishes. Keep us posted on how things are going. You both have our love and prayers.


70 posted on 12/04/2007 4:45:28 PM PST by peggybac (Tolerance is the virtue of believing in nothing)
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To: peggybac

b-b-b-b-but what do I do when the box is empty?


71 posted on 12/04/2007 4:45:35 PM PST by rottndog (This Tagline currently closed for maintenance and rehabilitation.)
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To: rottndog

There’s also something called toilet paper. Try that - it works just as well.


72 posted on 12/04/2007 4:46:05 PM PST by peggybac (Tolerance is the virtue of believing in nothing)
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To: brandiwells6
Thanks, Josh, and now you too, Brandi as a family member, for your service to our country.


73 posted on 12/04/2007 4:52:01 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: brandiwells6

Best wishes and Congratulations to you both!

You’re both heroes, thank you.


74 posted on 12/04/2007 5:00:03 PM PST by laurenmarlowe
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To: brandiwells6
"...but i'm curious to know what's wrong with my name??"

Your name is gorgeous. Don't pay attention to that person. Probably a whiny liberal who snuck in here or something. ;-)

75 posted on 12/04/2007 5:17:56 PM PST by avacado
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To: brandiwells6
"thank you so much. i’m tearing up with all of the amazing comments. words cannot explain how thankful i am. josh had called me the day after his injury and told me that his biggest worry, after all that had just happened, was that i was going to leave him. so i bought a ring, wrote a speech, and got down on one knee. i stayed at his bedside and did everything that needed to be done. as a nursing student, i know how to take care of him. i plan on transfering to a school in san antonio so that i can be with him. i’m kinda nervous though, this is my first move away from home."

This thread has me blubbering like a baby! You two are what makes America great! You'll love being in Texas. The people are very friendly and accepting.

...

76 posted on 12/04/2007 5:34:12 PM PST by avacado
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To: brandiwells6

You both are so beautiful. Brandi is a fine name. I think some on here are teetotalers and I guess they have problems with names like Sherry or Brandi. (They go for names like Maude and Gertrude.)


77 posted on 12/04/2007 5:44:36 PM PST by Twinkie (Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God . . .)
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To: brandiwells6

Nothing at all wrong with the name. IMO, it is a nice name.


78 posted on 12/04/2007 5:49:06 PM PST by Dante3
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To: Kathy in Alaska

josh should be getting his stitches out next week !! our story is getting all around the country. it’s really blowing my mind. people we don’t even know have been so generous to us.


79 posted on 12/04/2007 6:12:06 PM PST by brandiwells6 (november 20th, 2007.. the day i became the happiest woman alive.. the day i became mrs. wells.)
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To: brandiwells6; LucyJo

Thanks for the ping LJ.

And Welcome Brandi!! You are in one of the greatest cities in the US. We have it all here..... and most important, we have the care needed to help both of you.

We’ve seen a lot of miracles on FR...the prayer warriors here are the BEST! Some day when you have a few hours, read the story of Logan aka Texas Termite, my miracle grandson. You will see how everyone becomes a family in time of need.

If you need anything, send me a private freepmail and I will give you my phone number.

Prayers, big Texas hugs... and Welcome!! (And please give your sweet husband a kiss and tell him “Thank You” from all of us.)

Nana


80 posted on 12/04/2007 7:33:35 PM PST by Texas Termite (We give thanks daily.)
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