Posted by cmd_NH on 3/1/06 6:59pm
Msg #101120

Prayers PLEASE!

I received a call from the military today....

"There was an incident in-------------today and we are calling to tell you that your soldier is okay."

That was it! I'm going insane. Thank GOD he's okay. But what exactly does "okay" mean. They couldn't tell me any more. Unfortunately this call means someone in his unit is not okay.

So PLEASE say an EXTRA prayer tonight for my son and his unit and ALL our Soldiers at war.

Thank you.

Reply by cyndi_ca on 3/1/06 7:03pm
Msg #101124

No doubt our families prayers will be with your family. We are so grateful for the job our brave soldiers do. My stepson was in the army and I must have prayed everyday. Our hearts go out to you.

Reply by PA_Notary_II on 3/1/06 7:05pm
Msg #101127

God bless! If you can read, thank a teacher. If it's in english, thank a soldier.

Reply by cmd_NH on 3/1/06 7:07pm
Msg #101128

Thank you Cyndi! I know that this is probably not the place for this, but I am going nuts here and I felt like I needed to ask for all the help I can get.

Reply by LilyMD on 3/1/06 7:16pm
Msg #101130

I'm praying right along with you.

Reply by Howie35CT on 3/1/06 7:16pm
Msg #101132

cmd NH, I know what you are feeling (being a veteran of the Iraqi war myself), and rest assured that I will also pray for your loved one tonight. America is proud of our military, and our soldiers, sailors, and marines are more than happy to defend democracy for freedom's sake.

Reply by srnotary_CA on 3/1/06 7:17pm
Msg #101133

My prayers are with you and yours.

Reply by cmd_NH on 3/1/06 7:19pm
Msg #101135

Re: Thank you all!!! Howie...

It is soooo hard. They don't tell me anything. Do you have any suggestions as to how I can find out more? You can email me [e-mail address]

Reply by cyndi_ca on 3/1/06 7:17pm
Msg #101134

When my stepson was in the Army he had gotten into some trouble with a Turk in Germany. He called to tell me he was in jail and I was a complete basket case. All the waiting and the unknown would drive anyone nuts. Don't ever worry about asking. Every prayer counts. I feel like I am your friend and friends should never be afraid to ask, for anything.

Reply by CarsonCityNV on 3/1/06 10:30pm
Msg #101223

My prayers are with your family and your son, and they come with my heartfelt thanks for the sacrifices he and all of our brave soldiers make each and every day for our protection. Thank you, Rob. Thank you, soldiers. God Bless Each and Every One of You.

Reply by Rick_NY on 3/1/06 7:20pm
Msg #101137

You've got mine, may He bless and look after them all. n/m

Reply by Margaret_FL on 3/1/06 7:29pm
Msg #101142

My husband retired from the Military in 1990 after getting back from Desert Storm. We were engaged to be married and when he found out that he might be leaving we got married in Ga on a Saturday and he left the following Monday. Could not tell me where he was going and he was gone a whole year after that.
My daughter was 14 and he was a widow with 3 children 12, 13 and 14. The kids kept me busy and I worked a lot to keep me busy, but I thought I would never make it. I was gladly surpised when the Navy had a plaque make out to me for my service in the military. Family is so important, when he got back he retired after 22 years. My prayers are with you

Reply by cmd_NH on 3/1/06 7:42pm
Msg #101145

Re: Margaret....

Thanks for sharing that. I too try to keep busy. I am online all the time just in case my son gets online so we can chat. (Hence hanging out at NotRot so much). He is my baby and I am soooo PROUD of what he's doing, but it is very hard to sit back here and not know from one minute to the next. I am anxious all the time until he gets online. Chatting with him is the only thing that calms me down. Now, after that call, I know he won't be online for a few days. And as I said before, NOBODY will tell me anything. I asked if he was hurt and she said "all I can tell you right now is he's okay".

Reply by Charles_Ca on 3/1/06 7:51pm
Msg #101149

Count me in! n/m

Reply by Margaret_FL on 3/1/06 8:16pm
Msg #101156

Re: Margaret....

Its so great that they have computers so you can chat. They were not able or did not have the capability
at that time. I just checked the mailbox everyday and I would go weeks without a letter and then one day I would get 30. He numbered then so I could read them in the order that he had written them. I wrote everyday and recorded tapes of me and the kids and he loved that.

Reply by cmd_NH on 3/1/06 8:24pm
Msg #101167

Re: Margaret....

I just can't imagine how you or anyone did it before. Not hearing anything for weeks. I would have been in a nuthouse. I go four days without an email or chat and I'm almost ready. Put me in an office doing bookkeeping, taxes, signings, or selling real estate and I'm as cool as a cucumber...but when it comes to my kids...well, you know!

Reply by Margaret_FL on 3/1/06 8:24pm
Msg #101165

Re: To CMD

My aunt and uncle lived in Deerfield, NH and I have found childhood memories of visiting them each summer. My father was in the Military and my mother would get lonely for my Dad and we would spend
the summer at their farm.

Reply by cmd_NH on 3/1/06 8:25pm
Msg #101169

Re: To CMD

I used to live near there. It's a nice area. Did you ever go to the fair? I used to have a blast there when I was a kid.

Reply by Margaret_FL on 3/1/06 9:01pm
Msg #101192

Re: To CMD

No. I just remember the fresh eggs from the chickens, they made their own butter with a churn and they
had several horses. They also bred German Shepards which I was deathly afraid of. I lost my fear of dogs and now I have 5.

Reply by RayC_TX on 3/1/06 8:00pm
Msg #101152

Just relax a little ....

sounds like good news.... maybe his unit was in a scuffle .. they posted you he was ok.... thats a PLUS ......
remember thats probably the Field Sargents first report ..... thats not much more than an X a check and or a ? for infirmary. Your sons name probably came through with a check and your just getting round one of the HES OK ..... that they sent that he will be calling home soon. They make them do that now days. Prayers with you !

Reply by cmd_NH on 3/1/06 8:16pm
Msg #101157

Re: Now Ray... If they explained it like that.....

I might not have went into a major panic. You are probably right....I'm going to take some deep breaths and try to relax. Think positive and stay busy till he calls.

Thank you ALL so much. When the chips are down I knew you'd all be there! You all are GREAT!

Reply by AngelinaAZ on 3/1/06 8:13pm
Msg #101155

You've got mine!! n/m

Reply by BrendaTx on 3/1/06 8:24pm
Msg #101166

My prayers are with you also! Can we get first name?

Reply by cmd_NH on 3/1/06 8:26pm
Msg #101171

Re: His name is Rob and he's 19. n/m

Reply by BrendaTx on 3/1/06 8:40pm
Msg #101185

Re: His name is Rob and he's 19.

That's a winner! My son is Rob, also. I am just very glad that you got that "he's okay" message. I can only imagine the way you must feel most of the time. You and all mothers with children there are heros, too. Bless you.

Reply by cmd_NH on 3/1/06 8:52pm
Msg #101187

Re: Thanks again to all of you...

You don't know how much you've helped me tonight. Hubby's away until tomorrow and dealing with this alone was hard. I appreciate all your comments and the way you've responded with warmth and kindness. Just goes to show, when the chips are down...we'll all pull together. Again, I apologize for using NotRot for this subject, but I knew you'd understand. I'll update you when I hear more. I know your prayers will help!

And to all who have served or are still serving, I THANK YOU!

Reply by janCA on 3/1/06 9:04pm
Msg #101193

Re: Thanks again to all of you...

Rob's guardian angel is by his side keeping him safe. He's in my prayers.

Reply by Laura Upton on 3/1/06 9:25pm
Msg #101205

re: prayers please

Cindy,

I just got an email from an ex co worker that one of ours was hit today. broken arm, broken shoulder, shrapnel in the head and in a coma. He is on the way to Germany, via medivac.

he's with a NH group.....so something is going on. The reason you were notified is so that you would know when the news hit the airwaves, that you would be reassured that yours is ok. If i hear of anything else, i will let you know.

keep your chin up, being a military family is not easy. I was one for 15 yrs. email me if you need to talk. (active duty for 4, married to it for over 11)

please say prayers for the family involved, the injured party is a Chief of Police that was called to active duty and he has a wife and at least one child, a teenage son that i know of....i dont know if there are any other children.

May God keep all of our soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and coasties safe..... Laura

Reply by Ilona_OH on 3/1/06 9:11pm
Msg #101197

I'll be right beside you in prayer. My son is in Irag also just west of Bagdad somewhere and I'd be a basket case. One of the other ladies from NOTROT even wrote my son a letter and sent it to him because she has a son there also. We are all with you--never feel alone!

Reply by Louise Parker on 3/1/06 9:17pm
Msg #101202

OF COURSE he will be in my prayers. GOD BLESS YOUR SON, AND GOD BLESS YOU TOO!!!!

Reply by Brenda/CA on 3/2/06 12:11am
Msg #101238

CMD,
I will keep your son & his unit in my thoughts and prayers.