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Subject: OT-Bummer News (My son)

ringbearer opened this issue on Nov 24, 2003 · 21 posts
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ringbearer ( ) posted Mon, 24 November 2003 at 10:11 PM · edited Mon, 10 February 2025 at 11:42 AM

My son has been in Baghdad since April. He was to get his 15 days R & R from 12/10-12/27, needless to say we were all pretty excited that he would be home for Christmas. We just got word that he won't be getting leave, through some mistake he was crossed off the list to come home. At this late date I'm not even sure if he will get a package from us for Christmas (but I'm sending it anyway). I am so bummed out right now. Funny thing is that I didn't tell anyone (except family), that he was coming home for leave cause I was afraid it would jinx it. Thanks for listening to me whine and cry. Arleen

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Ang25 ( ) posted Mon, 24 November 2003 at 10:19 PM

I'm so sorry to hear that. Hugs and hoping he comes home soon! I'm also worried about my daughter but I'm worried about what the weather will be like when she comes home Dec 18th. I got out of work tonight to slush and flurries. Wishing you well, Angela

ringbearer ( ) posted Mon, 24 November 2003 at 10:29 PM

Thanks Angela! Yuck, snow and cold-hate that!! I'll bet you will be happy when your daughter comes home from France. Thanks! Arleen

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Ang25 ( ) posted Mon, 24 November 2003 at 10:38 PM

She's having such a good time there, it will be sad when the trip is over and she has to come back to reality. But I hope that she will be able to do this sort of thing again before she's done schooling. I can't imagine how scared I would be if she were somewhere protecting democracy and freedom. I hope that your son stays safe. Angela

Quest ( ) posted Mon, 24 November 2003 at 10:46 PM

Awe, that is disappointing news ringbearer. I'm sure your heart was set in seeing him. I'm so sorry to hear this. Know that he is in my thoughts and prayers. I do hope they can swing his time around so that hell be home soon. Ang, you must be thrilled to be having your daughter home also. Try not to worry so far in advance. Hugs to the both of you.

ringbearer ( ) posted Mon, 24 November 2003 at 11:21 PM

Thanks Quest! He's at the Abu Gharib prison that's been mortered and attacked a lot, but he also drives a truck all over Baghdad and the airport delivering water to the prisoners at the prison, so I worry about him constantly. Angela, your daughter has a lot of courage to go to a different country, away from family and familiar surroundings. What a great experience for her!! We are hoping that my son will be home by March, I'm pretty sure they can only keep them a year. Arleen

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Elsina ( ) posted Mon, 24 November 2003 at 11:23 PM

Very sorry for you Ringbearer. I wish your son stays safe and he be home for leave soon! He and all the soldiers in Irak are in my prayers. Ang, happy your daughter is home for Christmas!


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ringbearer ( ) posted Mon, 24 November 2003 at 11:28 PM

Thank you Creations! I appreciate the thoughts and prayers for all our troops. Arleen

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GROINGRINDER ( ) posted Tue, 25 November 2003 at 12:00 AM

I am sorry to hear about your son ring bearer. I will pray for all military familys who are separated from their loved ones this holiday season. My dad was in the Air Force and was absent from our lives for 8 years on various assignments we could not accompany him on so I know how it feels.

erosiaart ( ) posted Tue, 25 November 2003 at 12:11 AM

Ringbearer,I guess I speak for all of us when whe say that we hate the war, and what it does to everyone. Love you lots..and I'm sure he's thinking of you and home...

Gog ( ) posted Tue, 25 November 2003 at 3:54 AM

I don't have relations out there this time, but lots of friends, my best wishes to all the troops out there.

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BOOMER ( ) posted Tue, 25 November 2003 at 5:08 AM

He has taken up the flag where some of his passed it along some time ago. I have some good friends that are there and had their leave times changed, also, and . I'm sorry to hear about this and can understand your sorrow. Next time you write him or get a chance to talk to him, tell him we said "Thank You".

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TheBryster ( ) posted Tue, 25 November 2003 at 6:40 AM

Hope you get to see your son real soon. My brother is an Army Paramedic with the British forces in Basra. We haven't heard much from him since he went over here and I constantly watch the news on tv in case he manages to get in front of a camera. I'm sure that most people on this site would want to wish ALL our loved ones a save and happy Christmas in Iraq. The Bryster

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brittmccary ( ) posted Tue, 25 November 2003 at 8:09 AM

:( I am so sorry. That is a real bummer. I hope things will be straightened out, so you get to see him soon! hugs


ringbearer ( ) posted Tue, 25 November 2003 at 8:24 AM

Thanks everyone! I'm like you TheBryster; everytime they show the troops on TV, I'm scanning the guys just in case he's been filmed.

BOOMER, I'll be sure to pass this along to him. I'll keep your friends in my thoughts also.

Gog_CA1, I will think good thoughts for your friends also.

erosiaart, thank you. I know he misses being home and the simple things mean so much more to him at this point in time.

GROINGRINDER, thank you also. I guess I was just feeling a bit sorry for myself last night, plus I know he was really looking forward to coming home. I try to write him and cheer him up and keep his spirits high. It won't be long before he's home again.

Thanks again!

Arleen

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ringbearer ( ) posted Tue, 25 November 2003 at 8:26 AM

Thanks brittmccary! I'm still gonna hope that something will get worked out and he will get some leave soon. Arleen

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Peggy_Walters ( ) posted Tue, 25 November 2003 at 8:42 AM

Sorry to hear he will not be coming home for Christmas. Don't give up hope though - things can change from day-to-day in the Army. My son just got back a few months ago from Iraq. Even though he is back in the states, he will not get leave. His unit is on 48 hour recall - they need to be ready to go anywhere. He really wanted to come home for Christmas too. His 21st birthday in on the Dec 22nd. Also, he is getting engaged, so he wanted us to meet his girlfriend!!! Please tell you son we all said thanks and keep safe! Peggy

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RodsArt ( ) posted Tue, 25 November 2003 at 9:36 AM

Arleen, Sorry to hear he missed his leave, I can only try and imagine your daily angst. My son constantly travels abroad & in the US and it keeps me on edge. Tell him happy holidays, hope he gets his papers soon & Thanks! Our thoughts are with you. Rod

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padawanNick ( ) posted Tue, 25 November 2003 at 10:09 AM

So sorry to hear he will be missing Christmas at home. I just wish there were some way I could express in words the degree of respect and gratitute a feel for poeple like your son that literally lay their heart, body and sole on the line for the protection of others. Best wishes for you, your son and your family for the holidays. Thank you.

ringbearer ( ) posted Wed, 26 November 2003 at 7:58 AM

Thanks Peggy! That is so true about the changes from day to day. ICM-I'll be sure to pass on your well wishes. Funny isn't it that no matter how old our children get, we still worry about them. Thank you padawanNick. I'm gonna copy this and send to my son. The troops get so discouraged and think that everyone has forgotten about them, they really appreciate any bit of news or letters, etc. Thanks again! Arleen

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ringbearer ( ) posted Wed, 26 November 2003 at 7:59 AM

Thanks Peggy! That is so true about the changes from day to day. ICM-I'll be sure to pass on your well wishes. Funny isn't it that no matter how old our children get, we still worry about them. Thank you padawanNick. I'm gonna copy this and send to my son. The troops get so discouraged and think that everyone has forgotten about them, they really appreciate any bit of news or letters, etc. Thanks again! Arleen

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