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justtheprincess



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PostPosted: August 1, 2006 10:12 AM    Post subject: My Son the Marine Reply with quote

Hi Everyone. Good Morning. Thank you all for listening.

My daughter is doing very well. Thank you everyone for your prayers. Now that she gets to enjoy a little of her summer, she seems happy, joyous and free. She cut herself more than superficially a few weeks ago and scared the shit out of herself. I was sad and grateful at the same time.

Today, I feel the same. My son called me last night to let me know he had been run over by a humvee. He was laying down with his M-16 during a training operation and a humvee came up behind him and ran him over. Unbelievable. You would think he would have heard it coming. Unfortunately, with all of the shooting and commotion, he didn't hear a thing until his arm was crushed. He is seeing the surgeon right now and I am waiting to hear back from him. Although I want to be with him and comfort him, I know He is with him and that everything will okay. I want to feel saddened by this, but I can't help but think it is a divine intervention to keep my son safe from the WWIII that has erupted. He was scheduled to leave for Iraq in less than 2 months. They won't be taking him this trip. My poor son's arm is crushed and he trained so hard for this that he is disappointed. I, on the other hand, can't stop being grateful he isn't going. Selfish?? Absolutely. This is my son. And, just like my daughter, I like them safe and sound.

I have no desires to smoke lately. I have all of you to thank for that. You would think that after 3 years of abstinence, these desires go away entirely, but for me, they don't. And that is okay. I am not complacent and as long as I am on the right path and doing what I am supposed to, things will always be okay, in time... In time... and not MY time!

Love to you all and God Bless,
Sandi
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Leona



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PostPosted: August 1, 2006 1:22 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

I will put your son within my prayers and your daughter remains there God speed
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kannprint



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PostPosted: August 1, 2006 1:54 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Like Leona, I'll be praying for your son's recovery. Perhaps the injury isn't as complete as you were told. Keep the hope strong.
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PostPosted: August 1, 2006 4:28 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

i don't think that's selfish at all, sandi. hope he heals quickly (but not so quickly that they decide to take him after all... Wink )
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PostPosted: August 2, 2006 1:10 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sandi, I am so sorry to hear of your son's arm, but like you, glad that they cannot take him! I don't think it is selfish at all. I would be just like you.
I will be thinking of him and you! Smile
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Mary Dude



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PostPosted: August 2, 2006 7:13 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sandi - Sounds to me like you are thinking like the mother you are....your son is thinking like the Marine he is...

I'm sorry to hear he was injured in training and I pray he heals well....

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
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Barbara K.



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PostPosted: August 2, 2006 8:05 AM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sandi,

I would feel the same way. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Blessings,
Barbara
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PostPosted: August 5, 2006 7:37 PM    Post subject: Reply with quote

Oh my goodness Sandi, I don't know what to say. You are handling things well. I don't know if I could be as calm. ... sending prayers of healing out
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