Debra from Olde Cape Cod Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 DH and I just returned from Baltimore where we saw our son off to the Middle East. We won't see him for a year or two. Would you all please pray for his safety while he is there? Got some good pics and enjoyed our time with him..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me-barbie Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Sweetgrass and sage going your way 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyGunn Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 Prayers going out for him. Thank you for your sacrifice and tell him that he is greatly appreciated and prayed for. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 I'm sure you are having every emotion in the book right about now. Pride, joy, concern, worry, even fears. Hope you know that is all natural. We are all here to listen and support. We are here for anything you want to share. Many hugs and prayers, Selkie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 With Skype it's so much easier to stay in touch. You'll get to watch him grow into a wonderful man. He won't seem that far away. I bet you're a proud mama right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Oh, Debra! :hug: I had two in the military, so I know the emotional rollercoaster you're on! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suej Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Debra, as a mom I dont even know what to say my heart is so tender for you. As an American I am filled with gratitude. I will pray for him and for y'all. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Will definitely keep him in our prayers! And you, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapchap73 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Definitely will be thinking of you and your family :hug: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Glad you got to see him off. Will you be keeping in touch with Skype? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AandC construction Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 What a beautiful picture of you and your son. Praying for both of you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otterine Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Keeping your family in my thoughts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra from Olde Cape Cod Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 Thank-you all so much for your kind thoughts and prayers. Doing laundry today to keep busy, but hard to know I won't see him for a long time. He is my Christmas boy, and I'm glad I went wild with the decorations when he was here at Christmas. Bought him a long sleeved t-shirt that looked like santa's coat, so he will be bringing Christmas cheer with him at Christmas. We're hoping we can Skype with him--it would be great to see his face. Something fun that happened, we checked into the Hilton in Baltimore cause that's where he was going to be staying. When he got there later in the afternoon, they said they didn't have his room ready. He spent time with us in our room and we took him to supper. When we returned, the gentleman at the front desk apologized for not having his room ready and said, "You know what, I have to upgrade someone today, it may as well be you!" He laughed and handed the key to the JFK Presidential Suite to Ben up on the top floor!! It was almost as big as our house! I took a video and we all laughed at God's provision for him. What a nice send off, will remember it forever. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Oh, that is so wonderful to honor him that way. The Presidential suite? wowzers !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Oh, I do love a happy story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smjsome Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Skype is a wonderful tool, my husband just retired from the Air Force after 26 years. His first deployment I stayed home every day for the same two hours every day, just waiting, in case, and he'd have to stand in line for an hour to use a phone, his last deployment, when I couldn't find the vacumn cleaner bags I pulled out my phone and face timed him. Our grandsons actually would pull out an iPad and face time on their own, I didn't even know they were doing it, till I walked in on them one morning. All that hasn't changed that you still feel the pain of worrying, my thoughts are with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Love the hotel story! What a great send-off for him, and a happy time for all of you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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