Well I just found out

**fernykins** · 11-07-2008, 11:58 PM

That my youngest son will be leaving on Dec 1 2008 for the Gulf..........He says its no big deal. He is alsosay that when he comes back he's trying out for special forces.......So now I get to worry about him..... Whats a mother to do but pray for eveyone and their love ones that are going thru this too.
Fern

**Nishu** · 11-08-2008, 12:42 AM

Ah, right before Christmas, too.

My brother is in Iraq right now, and I hear it's a lot safer lately than hit has been in the past. Here's hoping his deployment goes by safely and quickly for you Fern.

**stinkbug** · 11-08-2008, 10:26 AM

BTDT....We tried to keep positive and were very grateful for the communication that is available now. We got regular emails and phone calls from dd when she was deployed (both times). We also had a good support system and lots of people praying for her. I spent my time making up boxes to send, letters, email, and just counting the days. Always remember that this is what he wants to do and be proud of him!!! Also, I think the deployments are getting shorter, dd's was 18 months. (Iraq)

**pinetree** · 11-08-2008, 10:43 AM

How proud you must be. Everything will be ok, I will keep you both in my prayers.I know how hard it is.

**leezza** · 11-08-2008, 01:43 PM

Please thank your Son for his service, our family appreciates his service.

As a Mom,

You can do a lot of really neat things to make the time go faster:

*Send lots of letters
*Send lots of greeting cards
*Send care packages as you are able
*Stay as busy as possible makes the time go faster
*Pray and send good thoughts his way

Take care of yourself,
leezza

**Missourimom** · 11-08-2008, 02:09 PM

Sending prayers Fern. My daughter is planning on joining the Air Force (it was going to be the Navy, but she changed her mind) and I'm sure I'll be feeling the same feelings you are before long. Hugs.

**Ali Lee** · 11-08-2008, 03:23 PM

As a mother, I will worry along with you...tell all the sons & daughters ..how so very proud of them I am. ((silent prayer))

**jamie79** · 11-08-2008, 03:42 PM

sending good thoughts to all of you

**Goodwin17** · 11-08-2008, 07:31 PM

Best wishes to your son. Sending

to you. Tell him thank you for his service!

**fernykins** · 11-08-2008, 09:44 PM

He's my 4 child to go military.......... I have been proud of each and everyone of them........ Plus I know quite a few young men and weman that has served this country.........We have such great kids...........I worry but he says don't worry...... but its a mothers job to worry.......... My oldest was hurt in Iraq..........so I have been there too.
Fern

**miss_thrifty** · 11-08-2008, 10:23 PM

keeping u and ur family in my thoughts and prayers for his safe return.huuggsss

**baronmom** · 11-09-2008, 10:27 AM

I can certainly feel for you Fern. My son is a Marine, and thank god he will not be getting deployed any time soon unless he volunteers. I have had to deal with dh getting deployed, and he may be getting deployed in Jan. of this year. I will certainly keep you and your family in my prayers.