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Comment by Much Trouble on July 2, 2012 at 7:47am

Susan...All I can say is "WOW!"  What an inspirational message.  I should be feeling very sorry for that family...and I am, but most of all, I am filled with pride for that young man and the family that raised him to be what he is today.  I just know that they are going to be okay.

Comment by mama bear on July 2, 2012 at 6:59am

Thank you for all your caring thoughts and ideas to try to cope, I have been on anti depressent meds for many years, and don't want to increase it because of all the other medication that I take for my heart problem and asthma.  I dread the next holiday to and especially the one that is coming. While most people are enjoying the parade and celebration for many other reasons the military families and those who have served there focus is thanking God, thinking for our Loved ones.  And realizing without these men and women  sacrificing  their lives we may be living a nightmare of our own in the USA. While I stand proud to be an American My heart will ache for all.

Comment by ktssong on July 2, 2012 at 12:46am

Dawn, I've read your comments and the coping is difficult.  I had to get my doctor to prescribe an anti depressant that helps calm me on those really low low days.  I don't like medication but he prescribed something I only take when I need it and it so helps me.  I didn't want to fall apart and others think I couldn't handle this and tell my son so I pulled myself together and went to the doctor.  It also helped me with night mares too mamabear.  I will be praying that you hear from your daughter.  God bless you and her both.  I know he will take care of her.  I wish we could do more than encourage but I'm so thankful for this group.  There is a scripture that says God is able to do above all that we ask or think.  That is a comfort that God can see all and take care of our kids.

My son is back out of the wire on some project he said will last probably the rest of his deployment.  He said he has earned some ribbons, and pins and he said his dress uniform will look pretty impressive next time I see it on him.  I'm still amazed that they do all they do and study to earn pins and things while working long days.  He did say he is tired of the desert and the sand storms and ready to see USA.   It chokes me up.  I made deliberate plans to go spend this week  at a friends home in Nashville because last year on the fourth he was in Gulfport MS at homeport and I didn't get to see him and it just made me emotional knowing  he had no one with him on the holidays and because it was a military holiday it really choked me up and so this year I said I'm not going to go through this alone...I have to be with friends and face this with someone....So I think it will be better.  This morning in church they did a presentation video on the importance of the fourth of July and I teared up watching it because I realize how much our kids are sacrificing.  I knew this morning, my friend has no idea how important this visit with her is because I need a support system.  I recognize where I'm weak and try to strengthen it like a house that is getting ready for a storm...strengthen the weak spots and we will get through it.

I relate to you too Much trouble because before my son got married in November he talked to me most of time first.  Now I've had to get some of it through my daughter in law who doesn't share much.  Thank God, he is trying very hard to touch base with me once a week.  If it goes longer than that, then I have to reach for the prescription because I just start thinking too much.  I have been filling boxes too, and going to zumba once a week and working one full time job and one part time job and selling pampered chef.  I just signed up for my church drama team to do some comedy acts so that should help me smile more too.  Oh well,,,I may not check in everyday but thats what I have for catching all up.

Comment by Debby on July 1, 2012 at 7:37pm

Mama Bear no words that have not already been said.. internet does go out and unfortunately with no warning... When two of my son's were in Iraq at the same time worry was my middle name... along with zanax... The fact you did get to speak with her should tell you she's ok.. and she will fill you in on everything when she gets home... You are not alone we are all here for you...

Comment by Bakersdaughter on July 1, 2012 at 6:17pm

Neither of my sons are oversees at this time. If anyone wants to message me, we can talk about what your loved one needs/wants and i will send a box a I'm able. I have heard first hand how important those boxes of "creature comforts" are.

Comment by Much Trouble on July 1, 2012 at 5:06pm

I haven't talked lately but I'm still checking that everyone is okay.  You ladies are doing a wonderful job!!!  DJ, I was thrilled to see you here!!!  Yes...You will forever be THE beef jerky lady! LOL  (What can I say?  The guys enjoyed it and it kept you reasonably sane.)  Mama Bear...I don't have any magic answers for you, except to tell you that others have been through the same thing and everything turned out okay.  My son got hurt while over there...but I didn't even get a chance to talk to him.  He is married and he would call his wife.  She is a sweetheart who kept me up to date on everything...but I thought she was too trusting.  Anyway...He said he was fine, just a bit sore.  He also told her it involved a wild ride ala M*A*S*H, to the hospital, he refused to be placed on restriction, etc.  To this Mama, those facts didn't add up to anything that  made  sense.  YES...I worried myself sick over it and came here for comfort...even as I told myself "He IS alive and he is able to use the phone."  Grab any comfort you can...Your daughter IS alive...she IS being treated, and cut off messages are NORMAL.  Keep packing boxes...She will get back to you as soon as she can.  I don't know if it helps...but just reading what you posted gave my heart a jolt and put the rocks back in my stomach.  We WILL walk through this with you!!!

Comment by DJones on July 1, 2012 at 4:36pm

Mama Bear,

It is so hard to go through all of this.  I know.  My son would call and in mid conversation say, "Gotta go." Then there were times I wouldn't hear from him for weeks.  When he went to Camp Boldak, he was on patrol every day.  So scary.  I had so many nights where I would just lie awake and think horrible things.  It is draining.  Stay positive and busy.  I will be thinking of you.  NEVER leave this site.  It will help you through.  I wish I could give you a big hug.

Comment by TexasDocMom on July 1, 2012 at 10:51am

mama bear...so many hugs to you, you have every reason to be frightened. It's hard to know your child could be injured and not be able to do anything about it...but the good news is that she was in touch, so she's physically able to be up and around. She might have just been on a computer where she had to get off quickly, so don't read anything into the end of that communication, there will be more. They will be watching her for brain injury and checking her hearing, etc...and she sounds like one who will want to get back on the job. They'll have their hands full with her, huh? She will tell you all when she comes home, my son did the same thing, but he'd say to me "not now, later, mom"...so right now that's the message for you "not now, later, mom"....and you know you always have her love, Mama. Let us know when you hear from her again, please? I'll be watching the board for your messages, you aren't alone, and neither is your daughter. 

Comment by mama bear on July 1, 2012 at 10:14am

It has been a rough 24 hours for me, wondering how my daughter is doing and if she has had any after effects since her episode with hitting an explosive with her truck, thank God it wasn't a full blast or her injuries would have been much worst.  But even though she was able to facebook me and she told me it's okay I don't really know that for sure.  She has never been one to admit that she injured either way emotionally or physical, and I know she doesn't want people to think she is weak.  I wish I could see her because I usually can read the truth on her face.  Sometimes when there is more to the story, she doesn't always tell the truth to prevent me from worrying.  Another thing that has made me worried since yesterday while we were messaging back and forth privately, she all sudden disapear, she never did come back on which is unusual, normally she would sign off by saying with all my Love Mama,  I haven't heard from her since.  So now tell me how I am going to put this new fear at ease.  Military life is so hard for everyone especially for me since is her first deployment.  If my night mares wasn't bad before they sure are now.

Comment by TexasDocMom on June 29, 2012 at 10:26am

It is wonderful to see Chief here! voice of experience there....and the beef jerky queen of the moms....

Susan, you are almost as big of a worry wart as I am! find us in our group called Transistions at this link: Transisitions Group  that Debby started. We are not a big group, but the moms there all have kids who have recently left the Navy or Marines. My son has not had a lot of issues with his benefits, the only one was when he entered a wrong date on the GIBill papers, but he jumped on the facebook page of our Congressman Lloyd Doggett, and heard back in an hour or so with a phone number to call and a person assigned to help him get it changed. It took a couple of weeks, but he was pretty pleased that it went quickly. He bought his home with his VA Benefits and is utlizing his GI Bill for school. He has had little problems with his VA medical stuff either. Now, he's in San Antonio, a military town, but he says if  you do the drill, fill out the forms, and stay on top if it, it works. He also says to make sure the sailor/marine/soldier gets a full medical check up to list all the medical stuff so they get all the disablity benefits they are owed.

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