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USMARINEWIFE · 06-14-2005, 12:56 PM

Well, my best friend Ashley, is married to a Navy sailor. Their stationed at Camp Pendleton. He's a medic for the Navy. Well she JUST called me and told me that he found out today that he's leaving in August to go to Iraq. I started crying as soon as she told me. He hasn't been deployed yet. He's only been in the military a month less than my husband has.. my husband joined the Marines in December of 2002, and he joined the Navy in November of 2002. Ashley is all by herself there. She doesn't know anyone. All of her family live in northern CA about 7 hours away. She won't be able to go visit them or stay with them while he's gone, because she's about to start college. I feel so bad for her. My husband hasn't been deployed yet, so I don't know what she will be going through. I told her that Chris and I would go visit her EVERY weekend that we can, and that she's more than welcome to come stay with us for a weekend or whenever she wants. I am so scared for her. Since her and I have been friends for a very long time it's as if my husband was going, because I am upset for her and with her about this.
Just wanted to share with you all. My husbands dad is still in Iraq... 30 miles away from Bagdad. It's so hard when you have people you know and love over there. My husband will probably have to be deployed sometime soon also. Most of the guys he works with have already went, or are just coming back. I am just really upset right now. She wasn't crying or anything when she called me, she said she is still in shock, and it probably won't hit her until he leaves. I am just happy that her and him are coming to visit us for 4th of July weekend, that way we can spend some time with him before he goes too.

Could you all just please pray for him, and pray that he will be safe and come home okay. Thank you!

yorkieagility · 06-14-2005, 01:24 PM

I will pray for him and all the soldiers for a safe return.

MeganS · 06-14-2005, 01:33 PM

i'll also pray for him. i kow its hard to loose someone when they are going to the war. you just have to remember that its for their country and they are helping us preserve our freedom! (in school around xmas we sent packages over seas to the soldiers in iraq w/ stuff for them to do)

bettyeanne · 06-14-2005, 01:40 PM

Melanie,
So sorry that your friend's husband is being deployed! We thankfully have all ours back right now except my nephew, who is a civilian and is in charge of a group who haul gas! I pray for his safety every day and that he won't sign up for a second year when his time is up. It has become more a mission than a job for him because of everything that's happened while he has been there. His Dad is retired military and he has really come to understand why his Dad had to be away from them when he was a child! Also, my son's little step-brother will be going back for a second tour also in August! He just still seems like a little boy to me, it breaks my heart! Although he is 25, he cried for his Mom the first time because he was so scared! He is such a precious young man ... like one of my kids! We will certainly keep your friend's husband as well as yours in our prayers!! Tell them "thank you" from our family!!

Kelz · 06-14-2005, 01:52 PM

aww i'll pray for them too! i had friends that went to iraq! however they all returned safely which made me feel alot better!!

yorkielover_201 · 06-14-2005, 01:58 PM

ill pray for all of the soildors to come home safe

luv4yorkies · 06-14-2005, 02:34 PM

my uncle just got back a couple of months ago from iraq. As a young couple my husband was thinking about going in to the military a few years back when he was 21 i am sooo glad he didnot i could not stand being anywhere with no family or friends but i respect the soldiers for all they do to protect us i have a lot of family in all parts of the military

Carters Mom · 06-14-2005, 02:43 PM

My heart goes out to your friend. It was very hard saying goodbye to my son 2 1/2 short weeks ago. I know that his contengent of Marines (BTT, 4 MEB(A/T)) flew from somewhere in Kuwait (where they've been since May 26th) to Baghdad International yesterday. He'll train for another 10 days to 2 weeks before going to his final location.

I'm worried sick now that I know he is in country somewhere. Only 11 1/2 months to go for us!

Hugs and support for your friend!

Lisa
Proud Marine Mom
http://server.militarynews.com/globe.../05.26.05.html (2nd article on this link explains my son's mission)

Missy's Mommy · 06-14-2005, 02:52 PM

Hi Melanie, I keep the soldiers in my prayers every day and I will be sure to include Ashely and her husband. It am glad they were given such notice. Now they hae all this time to love eachother and make every moment count before he has to go. My cousin is in the Army and he was told on Nov 30th he had to leave to Iraq the following Sunday, right before Christmas and such a short notice

but the good news is he came home May 1st and he was able to stay in contact via email and chat. Hopefully your friends husband will be able to stay in touch with her through email and chatting, that does help the time pass. Sending you both lots of hugs and support.

USMARINEWIFE · 06-15-2005, 12:22 PM

Thank you all so very much for your prayers and thoughts! I will be sure to tell Ashley and her husband Justin that you guys are all praying for them! What would I do without all of you? Thank you again!

Duke's mom · 06-15-2005, 01:06 PM

I will keep him and all of the soldiers in my prayers, and hope that they all return home safe, very soon.

011011 · 06-15-2005, 04:34 PM

My prayers are with you, My daughters man is over there too has been since last october and will not be back till dec,, he is with the national guard, very hard being away from family when he gets back his little girl will be two(my grandaughter) she still remebers him will look at his picture and say daddy. is so hard on the familys wondering what is happening. I know if he does not call for awhile my daughter gets so upset thinking all is not alright.

iheartyorkies · 06-15-2005, 05:17 PM

I will pray for all those who have been mentioned as well.

06-14-2005, 12:56 PM	#1
USMARINEWIFE YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 257	My best friends husband is going to Iraq Well, my best friend Ashley, is married to a Navy sailor. Their stationed at Camp Pendleton. He's a medic for the Navy. Well she JUST called me and told me that he found out today that he's leaving in August to go to Iraq. I started crying as soon as she told me. He hasn't been deployed yet. He's only been in the military a month less than my husband has.. my husband joined the Marines in December of 2002, and he joined the Navy in November of 2002. Ashley is all by herself there. She doesn't know anyone. All of her family live in northern CA about 7 hours away. She won't be able to go visit them or stay with them while he's gone, because she's about to start college. I feel so bad for her. My husband hasn't been deployed yet, so I don't know what she will be going through. I told her that Chris and I would go visit her EVERY weekend that we can, and that she's more than welcome to come stay with us for a weekend or whenever she wants. I am so scared for her. Since her and I have been friends for a very long time it's as if my husband was going, because I am upset for her and with her about this. Just wanted to share with you all. My husbands dad is still in Iraq... 30 miles away from Bagdad. It's so hard when you have people you know and love over there. My husband will probably have to be deployed sometime soon also. Most of the guys he works with have already went, or are just coming back. I am just really upset right now. She wasn't crying or anything when she called me, she said she is still in shock, and it probably won't hit her until he leaves. I am just happy that her and him are coming to visit us for 4th of July weekend, that way we can spend some time with him before he goes too. Could you all just please pray for him, and pray that he will be safe and come home okay. Thank you! __________________ Melanie Proud US Marine wife & future Yorkie mommy

06-14-2005, 01:40 PM	#4
bettyeanne Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Alabama, etc. Posts: 9,031	Melanie, So sorry that your friend's husband is being deployed! We thankfully have all ours back right now except my nephew, who is a civilian and is in charge of a group who haul gas! I pray for his safety every day and that he won't sign up for a second year when his time is up. It has become more a mission than a job for him because of everything that's happened while he has been there. His Dad is retired military and he has really come to understand why his Dad had to be away from them when he was a child! Also, my son's little step-brother will be going back for a second tour also in August! He just still seems like a little boy to me, it breaks my heart! Although he is 25, he cried for his Mom the first time because he was so scared! He is such a precious young man ... like one of my kids! We will certainly keep your friend's husband as well as yours in our prayers!! Tell them "thank you" from our family!! __________________ Toto's Mom - http://www.dogster.com/?206581 Yorkie Rescue Colorado - http://www.yorkierescuecolorado.com/ "The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits." -- Albert Einstein

06-14-2005, 01:52 PM	#5
Kelz YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Yukon, ok Posts: 2,885	aww i'll pray for them too! i had friends that went to iraq! however they all returned safely which made me feel alot better!! __________________ Kelly- momma to Parker, Star,Zoe, & Kegan.. RIP Silly Lily OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org

06-14-2005, 02:43 PM	#8
Carters Mom YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA Posts: 1,568	My heart goes out to your friend. It was very hard saying goodbye to my son 2 1/2 short weeks ago. I know that his contengent of Marines (BTT, 4 MEB(A/T)) flew from somewhere in Kuwait (where they've been since May 26th) to Baghdad International yesterday. He'll train for another 10 days to 2 weeks before going to his final location. I'm worried sick now that I know he is in country somewhere. Only 11 1/2 months to go for us! Hugs and support for your friend! Lisa Proud Marine Mom http://server.militarynews.com/globe.../05.26.05.html (2nd article on this link explains my son's mission) __________________ Lisa Proud Marine Mom Carter, Cooper & Crissy's Mom and Sebastian's Nana Never underestimate the warmth of a cold nose!

06-14-2005, 02:52 PM	#9
Missy's Mommy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 1,042	Hi Melanie, I keep the soldiers in my prayers every day and I will be sure to include Ashely and her husband. It am glad they were given such notice. Now they hae all this time to love eachother and make every moment count before he has to go. My cousin is in the Army and he was told on Nov 30th he had to leave to Iraq the following Sunday, right before Christmas and such a short notice but the good news is he came home May 1st and he was able to stay in contact via email and chat. Hopefully your friends husband will be able to stay in touch with her through email and chatting, that does help the time pass. Sending you both lots of hugs and support. __________________ Jennette Missy & Max

06-14-2005, 01:24 PM	#2
yorkieagility YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: House Of York Posts: 1,079	I will pray for him and all the soldiers for a safe return.

06-14-2005, 01:33 PM	#3
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	i'll also pray for him. i kow its hard to loose someone when they are going to the war. you just have to remember that its for their country and they are helping us preserve our freedom! (in school around xmas we sent packages over seas to the soldiers in iraq w/ stuff for them to do)

06-14-2005, 01:58 PM	#6
yorkielover_201 BANNED! Join Date: May 2005 Location: flat rock,alabama Posts: 262	ill pray for all of the soildors to come home safe

06-14-2005, 02:34 PM	#7
luv4yorkies YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,611	my uncle just got back a couple of months ago from iraq. As a young couple my husband was thinking about going in to the military a few years back when he was 21 i am sooo glad he didnot i could not stand being anywhere with no family or friends but i respect the soldiers for all they do to protect us i have a lot of family in all parts of the military

06-15-2005, 12:22 PM	#10
USMARINEWIFE YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Arizona Posts: 257	Thank you so much! Thank you all so very much for your prayers and thoughts! I will be sure to tell Ashley and her husband Justin that you guys are all praying for them! What would I do without all of you? Thank you again! __________________ Melanie Proud US Marine wife & future Yorkie mommy

06-15-2005, 01:06 PM	#11
Duke's mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 175	I will keep him and all of the soldiers in my prayers, and hope that they all return home safe, very soon. __________________ Duke's Mommy

06-15-2005, 04:34 PM	#12
011011 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: minnesota Posts: 1,432	My prayers are with you, My daughters man is over there too has been since last october and will not be back till dec,, he is with the national guard, very hard being away from family when he gets back his little girl will be two(my grandaughter) she still remebers him will look at his picture and say daddy. is so hard on the familys wondering what is happening. I know if he does not call for awhile my daughter gets so upset thinking all is not alright.

06-15-2005, 05:17 PM	#13
iheartyorkies Boppin' Bo! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,719	I will pray for all those who have been mentioned as well. __________________ ~~~ i yorkies ~~~ Cynthia Turbo and Suri!