My son just took off for Iraq again.

[poiuytsister]

This is his 3rd (and last) deployment there. As soon as he is done in Sept. he is able to leave the military. I don't have a good feeling about this one. Things are going to shit so much over there, I can barely type thru the tears right now. I am literally sick to my stomach. He is Security Forces in the Air Force so at least he isn't kicking down doors in the red zone.

[ThatsMyBarack]

1. Take it easy.

:hug:

[Buzz Clik]

2. Be strong for him.

We share your fears and will hold him in our thoughts.

[Earth_First]

3. Our heart goes out to you...

:grouphug:

[LaurenG]

4. I will hold him in my thoughts and prayers for you

I am very sorry that he's had to go again. May he be remain safe while he is there. :hug:

[salin]

10. what OhioBlues said

holding him in prayers and thoughts. Peace be with him and you.

[Jeanette in FL]

5. We are working like crazy to stop this madness

Your son just gives me one more reason why I will work even harder. We are here for you any time, night or day. Don't hestitate to ask for a shoulder to cry on.

[madame defarge]

Ditto

Namaste, poiuytsister.

[zanne]

6. I hope we keep hearing from you.

Please keep letting us know how you're doing. My thoughts are with you.:hug:

[Roland99]

7. He will be back safe and sound and I truly hope it *is* his last tour.

and they don't stop-loss him.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

8. If it isn't, please tell him to consider making himself scarce.

There are lots of countries who won't extradict him and are nice to live, Brazil included.

[MedleyMisty]

9. hugs

:hug:

You're both in my thoughts and I really really really hope that he stays safe. I can't imagine the pain - I think of how I would feel if my husband was going and I just cry.

I'd give you a real hug if I could, but virtual ones will have to do.

:hug:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

11. You and your son are in our thoughts

And please, as another poster asked, keep in touch here at DU

:hug: :loveya: :pals:

[jarnocan]

12. sad for you both. HOPE!!! and work.....nt

[KalicoKitty]

13. My prayers are with you and your son!

Please do keep in touch with us, poiuytsister.

[AwakeAtLast]

14. My thoughts and prayers are with you

My husband came home in June after a year over there. If you need a shoulder, feel free to PM me.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[Katherine Brengle]

15. I'm so sorry -- I hope he comes home okay --

I know there is nothing anyone can say that will make this any easier for you -- my husband spent 6 months in Fallujah last year and every waking moment was scary as hell.

Best wishes to your family.

[GreenPartyVoter]

16. *hugs*

[City Lights]

17. I'll keep you and your son in my thoughts, poiuytsister.

:hug: :hug:

[dogday]

18. Mine just returned home in November

I know what you are going through as I fear my Son will be looking at his third deployment as well. My thoughts and prayers are with your Son for a safe return, and good thoughts to you and yours.:hug:

[npincus]

19. all the best to you

your family, and most of all, your son.

Please keep us posted on how he's doing.

:hug:

[Missy M]

20. My heart is with you and your son.

Does he have to stay in Iraq until September?

[Evergreen Emerald]

21. My thoughts are with you and your family.

:grouphug:

[wryter2000]

22. DU's on his side

And yours. You both have thousands of friends here. All the best to your son. Here's to the day we can celebrate his safe return home.

[brer cat]

23. You and your son

will be in my thoughts and prayers, poiuytsister.

:hug:

[knitter4democracy]

24. I have a helmet liner I set aside that I can finish and send to him.

It'll keep him warm during night duty at least. I wish I could do more.

I started the liner for a soldier who's home now (I feel so guilty that it's not done), so it's got to be good luck--she came home in one piece, safe and sound. I don't have much left on it, so I could have it done in a week or so and send a care package along with it.

Let me know if you think he'd like one. They're basically balaclavas that cover his head and neck.

[poiuytsister]

43. I know he'll be working the night shift

Thanks so much, I'll keep in touch.

[knitter4democracy]

56. Please do. I'll get on it tomorrow.

It's out of a very soft (almost sinfully soft) wool. If he's allergic to wool, I can use something else (alpaca, silk, whatever he wants).

[Ellipsis]

25. May September be here in a blink of the eye.

...Glad to see you posting in GD.


Thanks for sharing :-)

[Booster]

26. My prayers will include your son and his safe return. I'm afraid

my Marine nephew, who only has 2 more years before he retires, will have to go back for another tour and the thought rips my heart out. Stay strong and we are here for you.:grouphug:

[AnotherMother4Peace]

27. My family's prayers are with you & your son - Let us know if he needs anything.

[Justice]

28. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

let us know what we can do or send.

[sakabatou]

29. May he come back safe and sound

[DeepModem Mom]

30. Thoughts and prayers, from one Mom to another. nt

[AikidoSoul]

31. My prayers to you and your son

We can only hope, pray and offer words of comfort. I wish I could do more --- like bring him home healthy and safe.

:hug:

[Olney Blue]

32. Oh, poiuytsister. I hope he comes home safe and sound.

[maddezmom]

33. sending positive vibes

that he and everyone else gets back in one piece. :hug:

[deutsey]

34. My thoughts go out to you and your family

:hug:

[democrank]

35. My thought are with you.

Pray for peace.

[live love laugh]

36. May God be with him. nt

[blondie58]

37. (((poiuytsister)))

My thoughts and prayers will be with you. Please keep us posted.

Take care.

Dawn

[gratefultobelib]

38. I'm so sorry. May he stay safe.

:hug:

[malaise]

39. I feel for you

Hope he'll be as lucky as my nephew and come home alive.

[Ilsa]

40. My hopes and prayers and best wishes are for your son and you

and your family. We'll be thinking about him. Keep us updated.

[uppityperson]

41. I don't know what to write except best wishes for him and you and all.

Hoping he is ok and resturns home ok too. It will be very nice to have him back home. Best wishes and come back to check in with us.

[Irishonly]

42. Bless You and Your Family

I will keep you, your son and family in my prayers. Please keep us posted and let him know many prayers and positive thoughts are being sent his way.:hug:

[theNotoriousP.I.G.]

44. I can't even imagine your anguish

I hope you son makes it home safely.

[Hekate]

45. Prayers for your peace of mind and his safe return

:grouphug:

Hekate

[roguevalley]

46. God, this is awful. I am so sorry, honey. Hang on. Have faith. I

pray for all of you.

[barbtries]

47. i'm so sorrty you have to endure this,

and i'll keep good thoughts for your son's well-being.

i can't help wishing they'd all say hell no we won't go...can't throw a war without the bodies, right. i'm getting discouraged by how long it's taking congress to work on getting the warmongers out of power and into prison

take care, and bless your son and all of the military...

[etherealtruth]

48. Wishes for a safe and speedy return home

As a mom, I can't imagine how upsetting this must be.
:grouphug:

[sellitman]

49. My hopes are for a safe return for not only your son but

all the brave men & women who are in harms way. Please keep us posted.

[RevolutionStartsNow]

50. As a mother, this brought tears to eyes

But please know that you have a great deal of support here and I will be praying for his safe and quick return.

Hang in there, and please come here for comfort or just to vent, whenever you need.

[Cabcere]

51. Thoughts & prayers for you and your son.

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[applegrove]

52. Blessings!

[Jacklyn75]

53. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers! n/t

[progressoid]

54. I hope our mere words are helpful.

We're all pulling for you and your son. :grouphug:

[redwitch]

55. I don't know what to say to you except as a mother I can understand

how I would feel in your situation. You and he will be in my prayers. :hug:

[ClayZ]

57. Saying a Prayer and lighting a Candle for poiuytsister

:grouphug:

[poiuytsister]

58. Thank you all so much for your support and prayers

I can't tell you all how much this outpouring means to me. You guys are all the best.

[Miss Chybil]

59. May he come home safe, happy, healthy and whole.

And may you have peace while he is away. Amen.

[Monkeyman]

60. May The Gods of War keep him safe and bring him home in sound mind and body

[midnight]

61. poiuytsister I wish you were not going through this hell. I will be

keeping your son and you in my prayers. I hope that September comes around quickly, and the two of you are united with much joy.

[UrbScotty]

62. If there's anything DU can do for you, just ask.

If you ever need words of encouragement, DU is here for you.

[Raffi Ella]

63. This must be unbearable.

I am so sorry you're going through this.Take it day by day and remember to take good care of yourself.You have us if you need anything.

[renate]

64. focus on him coming through the door in September, safe and sound

Whenever you find yourself lying awake staring at the ceiling, thinking of him... keep your thoughts on his safe return. It's natural to worry, but to get off that treadmill when you just can't keep your mind off him, focus on having him back with you.

A few weeks ago somebody here (I'm so sorry I can't remember who) mentioned thinking of a soldier coming back home and doing his laundry.... Find an image that feels good to you, something that means that he came home safely like a first trip back to McDonald's or borrowing the car again, whatever, and stick to it like glue.

:hug:

[upi402]

65. i just don't know what to say. i want to help

i know i tried like hell for decades to stop these fascists. i'm so sorry but can't help but think it may be time to let go and let god. keep hope.

[erinmblair]

66. Praying for you and your son.

I am praying and hoping that your son will make it back from Iraq -- safe.

[Doondoo]

67. bump

[pecwae]

68. Holding you both in my heart

Many wishes for a happy, healthy reunion in September.:hug:

[Swagman]

69. prayers to you and your son

[Cobalt Violet]

70. I hope he returen safe and sound to you soon. n/t

[Poiuyt]

71. Personally, I have a good feeling about this one to counteract your bad feeling

I think he'll return safe and sound

:hug:

[poiuytsister]

72. Thanks Bro!

Hopefully the next 8 months will pass quickly and he will be home and out from under the cluthes of the uber-ass, bumbler-in-chief forever.

[stanwyck]

73. Thinking of you and your son

along with the rest of the DU community. We really care.
He'll be home to you safe and sound. Please know we are with you.

[bdamomma]

74. remember we are all here for you, and I will praying for the safe

return of your son, this is so wrong.