[mtngrl@vrwc]

Things are good, except that Sean's deployment date has been moved up to the middle of September. We are having a hard time with that but otherwise, things are good. You will have to give me tips on how to deal with a son being in Iraq. :-/

Fred and I celebrated our 33rd anniversary yesterday. ACK, how can that be possible? I don't even feel that old myself! The only consolation is that it seems like a VERY long time ago that we were married.

How are things in your neck of the woods?

[ohioWfan]

My best advice..........pray without ceasing...........and know that in God's plan, he's as safe in Iraq as he would be at home.

It's hard to get through your head when people are blowing things up over there, but it's true nonetheless.

And before you know it, THIS will be happening, and you'll be fine again......

I'll pray for your, dear friend. It's rough, but God is faithful. You'll get through it.

[WVNan]

Many of us will be praying with you for Sean's safety, mntgrl.

[Theresawithanh]

Prayers for you and your family, mtngrl. My 2 nephews, who got back 6 and 4 months ago, were able to keep pretty regular contact with my sister and my brother, which helped a lot. Maybe your son will be able to, also.

Also, congratulations on you and your husband's many years together!

[snugs]

God Bless you and your son and may he return safely to you.

[newfrpr04]

Our prayers are with you and your son for his safe return. It's a really difficult time. I think just letting them know they are appreciated for their sacrifices helps them alot. We have 11 adopted soldiers and they are so appreciative of prayers and words of support. Our nephew left for 3rd tour in Iraq in April and has not been discouraged by all the negative press.

[4integrity]

mtngrl, many, many prayers will be with you son. Please thank him for his service to our great country and, when he gets to Iraq, if he or his buddies should need anything, please let me know, I will be more than happy to send packages. It is the very least I can do to show how grateful I am for our fine military.
He, you and your husband will be in my prayers.

[4integrity]

forgot to include congratulations in my previous post....

Congrats to you and your husband on your anniversary!! Time truly passes so quickly. My hubby and I celebrated 30 yrs in Feb. Doesn't seem that long...think that's a good thing. LOL!

[goodnesswins]

Our prayers will be with you and your son......ya know...he's got hundreds here praying for him! (But, that doesn't make it any easier, I'm sure.)

[EmilyGeiger]

Tell your son thank you for serving. As a mom of 3 I really appreciate his sacrifice. If he needs any letters or care packages please let me know, because me and my girls would be glad to send some items. :)

[CyberAnt]

Isaiah 54:17 - No weapon formed against you shall propser and every tongue that rises up against you is condenmed already!