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OT- Prayers needed
| Mon, 04-12-2004 - 3:37pm |
This afternoon Rob received a call from his National Guard Unit. He's officially on alert. He's been told to get all of his gear and paperwork together. Will, POA, ATM Card etc. His physical was scheduled for August and now that has been pushed up to this weekend. This was supposed to be a normal weekend, but now he's been told to bring an overnight bag and to be prepared to stay. This "feels" entirely different from when he was activated as security after 9/11. I would appreciate a prayer for his safety if you have a chance.
Love,
Mel

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He's never complained for one moment about the obligations he gladly accepted by becoming a member of the National Guard. I am not complaining about them now. I asked people to pray for his safety. Not for him to stay home, not for him to be spared anything- just that he be kept safe.
As far as your sister- I am sure she wasn't drafted, so that's what SHE signed up to do. I find it insulting for you to bring gender into it since women have been fighting to hold the same positions men hold for ages. I hope she stays safe, as well. I've prayed for the men and women in the armed forces since I was old enough to say it, not just because my family has been serving since they arrived in this country pre-revolutionary war, but because I am thankful for where I live and for the sacrifices they make. I'm sorry if you thought there was a quota on prayers. Maybe in your belief system, but not in mine.
Let me repeat this- HE'S NOT COMPLAINING ABOUT GOING ANYWHERE. I asked for my friends to say a prayer to keep him safe, if he goes, if he stays, if he gets sent to Iraq or Wisconsin. He will do his duty, gladly, whatever that may be. And he will do it well, because he's not the kind of man who can give it any less than the best he has.
I'll keep your cousin's family in my thoughts as well.
This is Rob, the National Guard Soldier that this thread is speaking about. I was born in FT. Lee VA, lived in FT. Polk LA, FT. Campbell KY, and FT. Sheridan IL Prior to enlisting in to the Active Army on Oct 22, 1992. To your surprise, this is not the first time I have been deployed, and it probably won’t be the last. Regardless of how many times I go through it, it is still an emotional time.
The 17 year old child (male or female) who is leaving for basic training is no less deserving of our support and prayers than the Soldier in the middle of a fire fight, or the Marine on a recon mission, or the Sailor preparing food for the galley, or the Airman loading bombs and rockets aboard a fighter plane.
Every male in my family over the age of 18 is a Veteran with the exception of one who is not medically fit for service. I prayed for them all whether they were in combat or garrison. Believe it or not I have prayed for your sister as well, not by name, but my prayers were with her just the same.
My wife asked for support and prayers that I stay safe, not that I would not go. Take the time to re-read the first post in this thread, pull your head out of your a$$ and re-read it again. Flaming her was uncalled for.
Please reply to this with something that resembles intelligence or don't post at all.
To all of the normal people that replied, Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support and prayers.
What the hell is WRONG with people ?
I will be thinking of yours and EVERYONE'S family that is over there and hope we get our act together and pull our people out not one minute longer than necessary.
Amy
One word for you...pathetic.
It is hard for the active service men and women actually in harm's way over there, and for their families. My best to you and your sister. In our area there were banners up for some military people expected home this week, and now they've just gotten word that they have to stay (are extended) in Iraq for three more months (and for all they know it could be indefinite). I can see where it would be upsetting if a National Guardsman safely at home, or his family, complained about the *remote possibility* of his service going active, when your own sister is at this moment in harm's way. Ignore anyone here who was nasty to you about that. I can fully understand, though none of my family is active military at the moment, we went through this (personally, I did) with Viet Nam and during Viet Nam some of the people all too willing to accept paychecks while inactive "national guard" at home, or just serving active on some base at home, got all into a crying fit at the notion of going into active service. I can understand your anger, especially when a young woman is in active service "getting shot at" in Iraq and adult men picking up a paycheck in the National Guard at home get all antsy about the possibility of having to do their duty and "serve" in her stead. With all my heart, I hope she's home safely and soon. Blessings to you and her.
Forte
When I talk to myself I don't need to do it on a computer.
*thinks she should MSN herself or something, it seems to be the new pastime*
zorbslovessporks, your post beat mine to the board. I'm glad I'm not the only person that thinks that crazy MOFRACKY is talking to herself.
Please substitute MOFRACKY for any insulting word of your choice.
Edited 4/15/2004 1:19 pm ET ET by sm0keyj0e
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