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Post by monica on Apr 24, 2006 16:53:18 GMT -5
Well some of you may know (ha, can't remember who I've told), but my brother Wes, who's 21, is in the army reserves and as of Monday (and if all goes well on his physical) he will be shipped to Texas for 2 months for his like cultural training and then off to Iraq for a year. Its def something that he wanted to do and he says its his job and that he wants to go, but when he's got tears rolling down his face, ya tend not to believe him. bah, I'm just worried for him. He just met this girl a few months ago that he recently told us he knows he's going to marry. And she feels the same... so I'm sad for them, that will be crazy-hard. But I'm so proud that he's going, don't get me wrong... Just feeling quite scared for him right now, so just plz think about him for me.
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Post by guRl on Apr 24, 2006 18:20:47 GMT -5
Awww, Mon, I know what that is like somewhat. One of my brothers is in the Navy and I worry about him all the time! He won't be going to Iraq though, which which would just be crazy scary. I will keep him and his new lady-friend (as well as you and your family) in my thoughts and prayers.
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Post by Distant Eyes ™ on Apr 24, 2006 19:00:22 GMT -5
Aw! I can totally understand why you are sad/scared Monica. I promise I will throw my thoughts there way (and yours) . He sounds like quite a guy, your brother. The kind of person who sticks to his word and carrys through with his dreams. I admire his courage and strength! x
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Post by monica on Apr 24, 2006 21:17:39 GMT -5
thx guys, i appreciate it. I did just talk to him on the phone a few minutes ago (sweet guy called to check on me) and he's doing a lot better, feels really good so far about it. of course he's going to miss everyone, which is what the hard part is for him, not the going to Iraq part...
it is hard though, because my bro-in-law, who's also 21 just got back from Iraq after being gone a lil over a year. its just so stressful to see my relatives going away like that. but thx for the support, it helps so much you have no idea.
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Post by diva on Apr 24, 2006 22:18:10 GMT -5
Yes Mon. It's the hardest to deal with situations such as this, and I will most definately keep you and yours in my prayers! And we are here for you Mon, don't forget it!
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Post by nakita on Apr 25, 2006 1:55:43 GMT -5
I'll keep this thought in my prayers too!
I wish him all the best and safety.
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Post by maddy on Apr 25, 2006 9:03:54 GMT -5
*hugs Mon*
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Post by monica on Apr 25, 2006 16:05:42 GMT -5
thanx guys! i'm feeling much better about it today, my brother came in to work to visit me today and we talked for awhile, so it was really nice. i'm in a much happier mood! but thanks everyone, much appreciated
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Post by diva on Apr 25, 2006 19:00:45 GMT -5
Yay. that sounds good mon, and you are welcome!
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Post by monica on Aug 6, 2006 14:59:57 GMT -5
time to revive this thread!! haha! well...here's an update. my brother got back from texas 2 weeks ago and him and his girlfriend got married last sunday and then we sent my brother off to iraq today. Well, first he goes to texas for 3/4 days then he leaves for iraq. please keep him in your prayers. here's a pic of him when he was in texas at fort hood. and here's their wedding
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Post by gabesgirl on Aug 6, 2006 16:51:07 GMT -5
Ahhh Mon, I understand completely what you are going through (my husband is on his way to Iraq this month, also). I will keep your brother in my thoughts!
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Post by monica on Aug 6, 2006 17:06:33 GMT -5
thanks!!! and i will your hubby!!!!!
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Post by guRl on Aug 21, 2006 13:27:10 GMT -5
Oh wow-- I completely missed this thread Mon!
Your brother has left now I believe. I will keep him in my thoughts and prayers as well as your husband Carrie!
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Post by monica on Aug 23, 2006 23:32:33 GMT -5
yep he's actually in kuwait right now.... says he feels very safe but u just never know. says he doesn't want us to worry tho and that its over 100 degrees every day but he's doing good right now
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Post by guRl on Aug 24, 2006 9:56:55 GMT -5
Oh wow, I'm sure it's hot! Man, I can't imagine how scary that is to have your brother over there. Are you able to keep in constant contact? Keep us updated, will ya?
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