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Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :

My 24 year old son left this evening for a 1 year deployment to a war zone.

I am proud, but very sad.

I miss him already.

I wish I could fast forward one year.

He is my only son.

I could really use some support right now.

Thanks.

Posted by joalo (Member # 12752) on :

[group hug]

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

PM me his name and I'll put him on my prayer list. I can also add him to our church's list.

I'm sorry that he is gone. That's got to be VERY tough on the family and especially MOM!

Hugs to you and yours!

Posted by MDW005 (Member # 22706) on :

[group hug]

Posted by TF (Member # 14183) on :

My heart goes out to you.

Praying God's protection surrounds him.

He is the "God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation." (2 Cor. 1:3-4) I pray He is that to you for this year.

Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :

joalo and MDW005, Thanks very much for the hugs!

Lymetoo,

I'll try PM'ing you tomorrow. Your mailbox is full...thank you very much....I really appreciate add my son to your prayer list.

TF,

I appreciate the support. I do have to trust in God. Thanks again.

Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :

Dekrator48 I'm a mom and I can't imagine how you feel. I know you're proud and rightly so. He is very brave and America is the great country it is because of men like him.

We are blessed that you've shared such personal information with us and privileged to be able to pray. Many people are praying for your precious son.

You know I have my camouflage bear right on the living room table next to where I sit. See it everyday and pray for him and you too.

May God put guardian angels around him and protect him, watching over his every step, bringing him back home safely. My brother had three deployments to the war zone and is back home safe. God speed to your son.

May God give you His peace.

Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :

Thank you daisyrlb!

Without my faith in God I would be lost.

I appreciate the kind words and the prayers.

Thank you again very much.

Posted by pab (Member # 904) on :

Dekrator48,

[group hug]

I'm hoping the year goes really fast for you and your son.

Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :

Thanks pab.

I wish I could go to sleep and wake up in a year...as long as someone pumped my antibiotics into me while I was asleep.

Thanks for the hugs.

Posted by Topaz (Member # 20216) on :

Good thoughts being sent that this year will go by quickly for you and your son will be back safe and sound before you know it.

*hug*

Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :

May today be a day filled with God's hope and peace.

Posted by merrygirl (Member # 12041) on :

may he stay safe and come home soon. Thank you both for your sacrafices to keep us safe. God bless both of you.

hugs,
melissa

Posted by feelfit (Member # 12770) on :

DEK!

Just wanted to let you know that your son will be in my thoughts and prayers...you too, it must be very difficult for you as a mother!

MY nephew is being deployed to Afganistan at the end of the month too....safety to all of our Patriots!

(((hugs)))

Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :

Topaz,

Thanks for all your good thoughts! I appreciate it!!

daisy,

Thank you for the wish for today. I made it through with God's help.

I was able to talk to my son today, so that was great.

merrygirl,

Thank you very much for your gratitude and good wishes. I am lucky to have supportive friends here.

feelfit,

Thank you for your concern. I will pray for your nephew. Thank you for your prayers too!!

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

OK, Dekrator... it's cleaned out!! I was wondering "why no one loved me anymore!" [Big Grin]

Actually, I was wondering why you hadn't sent me his name! lol

Feelfit... I'd be happy to add your nephew to my list too. Like daisy said, "It's a privilege to be able to pray for him!"

Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :

Thanks, Lymetoo!!

I'm PM'ing you now!!

Don't worry, we still love you!

Posted by Lymetoo (Member # 743) on :

aw shucks!! [kiss]

Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :

Dekrator48, I am so thrilled for you that you were able to talk with your son today. Whoohooo, yahooo, hallelujah and Amen! Also, I am sending you a PM.

feelfit, adding your nephew to my prayer list.

Blessings to you all for a good night's rest.

Posted by kidsgotlyme (Member # 23691) on :

[group hug]

Thank you so much for the sacrifice your family is making for our country.

My nephew was in the Middle East for six months and I know that it is very hard on a family.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Christie

Posted by DaveNJ (Member # 17362) on :

Dekrator,

my thoughts and prayers are with you...i hope you can find a minute to set aside your anxiety and be proud that your son was raised with strong values. his time served will serve him well in his life....may God look over him and all our boys over there.

Dave

Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :

daisy,

Thanks for cheering me on. My body lacks enthusiasm right now.

Thanks for the PM too, I appreciate it.

kidsgotlyme,

Thank you for your gratitude and prayers. We can use all the prayers we can get!

Dave,

Thanks for your prayers. I do feel very proud of my son. I didn't want him to join but he wanted to.
I knew he had grown up far more than I realized when he went to the microphone at his going-away party to thank his girlfriend for planning the party and to thank everyone for coming.......then he pulled a ring out of his pocket, got down on one knee and proposed to her in front of everyone!

He makes me proud.

Posted by daisyrlb (Member # 15686) on :

Dekrator48, Awww, how romantic. You got a great son. I'm proud of him too! Sounds like his fiance is one special gal too. You're blessed Dekrator, but you already know that. [Smile]

Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :

Thanks daisy, It made my heart melt when he did that.

I felt so blessed to witness such a special moment.

His fiancee is a really nice girl. She is very down to earth, and doesn't like to spend alot of money on "stuff". She is just a real family person.

I told her I will be very happy to have her as my daughter-in-law.

I take alot of pictures and I was working 2 cameras when this was all happening....a digital camera and video camera...so I have it all captured so I can go back and look at it anytime.

I have some really sweet pictures of them saying good bye also when he was leaving Friday evening for his deployment.

Posted by map1131 (Member # 2022) on :

Dekrator48, may this year pass quickly. Don't worry and keep happy thoughts.

Pam

Posted by Dekrator48 (Member # 18239) on :

Thanks Pam!

I am trying my best.