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Well I guess it is offical my son it going to Iraq,,He got his orders this weekend at guards. They have put him active duty as of now. As far as he knows right now he is not leaving until July 1. But his deployment (Orders) papers say from June23 to Feb 28 2010.. he wasnt really happy yesterday afternoon,, But we knew this was going to happen doesnt make it any easier..I am very pround of him and scared at the same time..Got to be proud of the men and women over seas and here in the states.

Have a great week everyone..

Baseball season has started at school so off to driving kids to baseball and softbal games with the bus..I dont think I have to do mail this week aleast I am hoping

Wow  Barb  i am so sorry but on the other Hand i am so proud of him in serving our country.
Have a great day!!!

I'm with you on that...it's difficult!  Do you know if he is doing a 12month tour or 15?  My hubby was deployed to Afghanistan when he first got back into the army in 06, and was gone for what seemed like an enternity.  My thoughts are with you and your son!

seven month its not as bad as ur hubby had it..Iraq not as bad as it was.. but never the less..my hubby is really scared for him

I'm sure you and your DH are concerned.  How proud you must be, as we are of all these men and woman who serve for "US".  Please know that things are getting better and will continue to be.  hope his stay is short and can return back to Maine safe and soon.  my thoughts will be with your family.

You be sure and tell him how proud we are all of him and he doens't need to be a hero.  Just come home safe and in one piece, that's all it takes to be a hero.  God bless and good luck to him.  He'll be in our thoughts and prayers, what amazing people we have serving to protect us and our freedom.

Please tell you son that we are all very proud of him and wish him well.  Thank god for people like him.  It will be a hard year..year and a half and our thoughs are with all the brave soldiers who serve in our armed forces.  Thank you

You should be proud of your son. I hope you are. My thoughts and prayers are with you and him along with all out troops. My nephew is currently in Iraq on his second tour and my brother has done 2 tours with another pending. He was stateside for my his sons senior year in highschool which is fast coming to a close. Who knows what the months ahead will bring.
Prayer is the most powerful tool we have as we wait for out loved ones to return safe God willing.

Please thank you son and all who are over there with him.  I will be praying for his safe return!

God bless your son for serving for us.  I hope the 7 months goes quick and without incident.  We'll keep him in our thoughts and prayers.