He will be leaving here 7/6 for Iraq, so the stress of the good-bye will do me in!

You all have been here for me,and you have given me courage to keep going on. I know I'm going to need that support again!

I know it is a bit late...but, Welcome to you!

I won't even pretend to say that I understand what you must be going through with a new diagnosis, and your son leaving so soon. YES...we will offer as much support as you can stand

Please, let your son know how very proud and extremely grateful we are to him and all the others who are giving of their time, talents, and very lives to protect our country.

My best,
Melanie

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Originally posted by Melanie Reber:
Hello Lymeloco,

I know it is a bit late...but, Welcome to you!

I won't even pretend to say that I understand what you must be going through with a new diagnosis, and your son leaving so soon. YES...we will offer as much support as you can stand

Please, let your son know how very proud and extremely grateful we are to him and all the others who are giving of their time, talents, and very lives to protect our country.

My best,
Melanie

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Thanks Melanie,
I tell him all the time how proud we are of him, and the rest of our military!

He keeps telling me not to worry! I think because the last time he was home, and we picked him up at the airport...he didn't even recognize me. That's how bad I was!
It was my granddaughters that he saw, and then realized it was me!

Thanks again for your support!
Rhonda

My heart goes out to you. I can only imagine how you must feel. A friend returned a few months back and I now have a nephew serving in Iraq.

I am so thankful for all our troops and for their selfless service.

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Originally posted by JesusisLord:
Lymeloco:

My heart goes out to you. I can only imagine how you must feel. A friend returned a few months back and I now have a nephew serving in Iraq.

I am so thankful for all our troops and for their selfless service.

My prayer is for the safe return of your son and that you will soon be well. May God give you peace and comfort in the months ahead.

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Thank you JesusisLord. Extra prayers for your nephew!
WAR...What is it good for?? Wasn't that a name of a song? I just don't get it!

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Originally posted by trails:
Enjoy the time you have.
Many here will pray for you and your son.
Please write to us here if you need to.
My thoughts are with you.

Trails

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Thanks trails,
You guys are the best!!!
Rhonda

We'll keep your son in prayer, OK? Can you give us his first name?

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Originally posted by Lymetoo:
Hey lymeloco!! Pleased to meet you and a delayed welcome from me too!

We'll keep your son in prayer, OK? Can you give us his first name?

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I just hope I can keep it together for him!
I need to be strong, and you guys know what this
disease does to your mental state anyway!
With your help and support, it's comforting to know your all here supporting him.

His name is Jason, he has a twin sister Jennifer, and an older sister Melissa.

I was proud and am still proud of her and all servicefolk that are going to all corners of the world.

Jason will be fine, just keep praying for him. Remember, to take care of yourself, he wants that for you. I too was in denial, although I don't know if it was the Lyme (foggy brain), or the fact that Shawna was so very proud to be going, but I was able to stay calm.

Go ahead and start packing your care package for him. This will help you as well since you will be doing something for your boy and being a mom.

Give him phone cards if you can. I dont know if this is the first time he has gone overseas or not, but it really helps.

Put funny stuff in the package too. My daughter is a fuels tech., meaning she refuels the jets in the Airforce. I sent a squeegee and red rags and she and the others got a kick out of it.

When you send a package, if any of the stuff you have in it requires batteries, take the batteries out of whatever it is, and package them separately. The service does not like to hear poker games or radios going off in a box. They will not ship it.

Remember your package may not reach Jason for 2 or 3 weeks, and sometimes even later, so things like nuts and stuff like that will not be so great. Choclate melts in planes, cookes will break (but the crumbs are still good), etc.

Something that might help you, depending on where you are located, if there are servicefolk in your general area, do something for them, fix them dinner, etc., especially those who have no family.

Most of all, remember to pray each morning, and throw a kiss eastward.
Take care sugar, everything will be okay.
Loretta in Texas

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Originally posted by lemonhead:
lymeloco,
My daughter was there about 7 months ago and yes each day I prayed for her and her family. She had to leave her husband and daughter for 5 months. The one thing I feel that kept my sanity going was that each morning I would pray that God would keep her from harm.

I was proud and am still proud of her and all servicefolk that are going to all corners of the world.

Jason will be fine, just keep praying for him. Remember, to take care of yourself, he wants that for you. I too was in denial, although I don't know if it was the Lyme (foggy brain), or the fact that Shawna was so very proud to be going, but I was able to stay calm.

Go ahead and start packing your care package for him. This will help you as well since you will be doing something for your boy and being a mom.

Give him phone cards if you can. I dont know if this is the first time he has gone overseas or not, but it really helps.

Put funny stuff in the package too. My daughter is a fuels tech., meaning she refuels the jets in the Airforce. I sent a squeegee and red rags and she and the others got a kick out of it.

When you send a package, if any of the stuff you have in it requires batteries, take the batteries out of whatever it is, and package them separately. The service does not like to hear poker games or radios going off in a box. They will not ship it.

Remember your package may not reach Jason for 2 or 3 weeks, and sometimes even later, so things like nuts and stuff like that will not be so great. Choclate melts in planes, cookes will break (but the crumbs are still good), etc.

Something that might help you, depending on where you are located, if there are servicefolk in your general area, do something for them, fix them dinner, etc., especially those who have no family.

Most of all, remember to pray each morning, and throw a kiss eastward.
Take care sugar, everything will be okay.
Loretta in Texas

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He told me last night that he's leaving in Oct. but can't tell anyone the exact date.

I didn't know you could send food. That's great! I'm glad you told me how long before it gets there.

Did Shawna have to go to Germany first? Then Iraq?

My prayers are also with her, you, and her family.
How are her kids holding up?
Thanks, Rhonda