I'd love some powerful Pixie Dust, Please!

[Emily]

Well now I know why you made the comment you did in the AI thread! (check your PMs - sorry I didn't see this before I sent that!)

I can't imagine how difficult that is, Mel, especially since you all are in Japan, but please know you have lots of support here! I will be thinking about you and James and the boys, and I hope he will return home safe to you all soon! In the meantime loads and loads of pixie dust on the way.



I have such admiration and respect for those in the armed forces and their families and the sacrifices they make, so thank you and please thank James.

Lots more !!!

[SgtTigger]

Mel you are in my thoughts....... So is your husband...... you know he is trained well.... Pixie dust to your whole family.

[Marilyn Michetti]

Melanie

Pixie dust just won't do it. My PRAYERS will be with you and your DH.

I'm a Veteran of the Viet Nam war, and can understand your emotions.

God be with you all !

Marilyn Michetti
HN 4
U.S.N. 1967 - 1970

[Melanie]

Thank you all so very much! You've brightened my day. I know my INTERCOT family is just a click away, and that's a real comfort (especially in times like these). You guys are the best!

Now if someone would put a hex on all the things breaking at our house. Unbelievable!

[sunlyon]

Mel, thank you and your family for the sacrifices you are making for our FREEDOM! It is hard during these times when there is so much political wrangling in the news, but I believe that the majority of Americans really respect and love our military men. They bring so much honor to themselves and their country, even though most of them would just say that they are just doing their job. Without our military we might still be: a colony of England; divided into 2 separate countries; and all Europe would be speaking German.

to you and your family and to all the wonderful men in the U.S. military. You'll be in my prayers.

Let us know if he or any of the guys in his unit would like letters, I know I would love to send some encouragement.

[BrerGnat]

Melanie, I'm there for you! My DH just left today for his six month stint in Oklahoma. We can be lonely military wives together (seriously, you can email me anytime!)

I know it's scary sending your DH off to Iraq. When my DH was deployed in January 2003, I had NO idea he would end up fighting a war in Iraq. He was on a standard 6 month pacific fleet deployment and in the first week of Februrary, they were re-routed to Kuwait to begin getting ready to begin this stupid war. I found solace in knowing that he was well trained and ready to lead his marines into war.

Before he left, he promised me he would return to me safely, and I held onto that. Once the war began, I didn't hear from him for two months. I had no idea where he was, but knew he was in the thick of it. I didn't worry, though, as I felt deep in my heart that he was going to be just fine.

I asked for some pixie dust here and I received a ton! It's very assuring to know that so many people are praying for your loved one's safety. I'm sure the prayers will be headed your way in full force, and that that helps you cope.

I will be praying for your DH and all the Marines in his unit. I will also pray for you and your boys, and hope that this separation passes quickly for you.

[crazypoohbear]

Mel,
Much pixie dust for you and your family. I can only imagine how scary this must be for all of you. I will keep your husband in my prayers.
As for things breaking in the house, I remember just how handy my mom became around the house from being a military wife, I'm sure you will be just fine.
Even though you are far from home and away from family right now, I have no doubt you will be able to handle everything with grace and humor.

You can always keep this in mind, when we lived in Okinawa my mom gave birth to her SEVENTH child, she had to drive herself to the hospital in a army jeep, with bad brakes! She delivered the baby in the hall of the hospital. And before we left Okinawa she was PREGNANT AGAIN!!!!!. She and us all came through it all just as you and your family will come through and come home.
God Bless

[PAYROLL PRINCESS]

Sending prayers and pixie dust for your husband and for all of our troops, no matter where they are, that they'll remain safe and come home soon. This fighting really stinks!

[Melanie]

Can you, if possible, tell us what his duty is?

I forgot to answer this before. Sorry, I was in a hurry.

James is a Supply Officer, and is actually on an IA (individual augmentation) billet for this tour, working with the Army and AF. Once he gets settled, he shouldn't be moving around all that much, thank goodness.

Thanks for your continued thoughts and prayers. He should be to his destination in a few days.

[Piglet822]

Tons more and prayers for you, James, and the boys.

[Beach Club Babe]

Prayers and Pixie Dust are headed to you and your family, Mel!

[daparish]

Keeping you and your family in my prayers. It is men like your husband and all the other brave military men and women who are my heroes. God bless you and your family.

[Hammer]

Mel,

I am so sorry I missed this when I posted to the Water Cooler at the end of last week! I have never had the opportunity to meet James as I have you, but know that he will be in my prayers as well as you and the boys. for you and your family.

[disneydeb]

Prayers and pixie dust headed your way! Thanks to your husband and all our heroes for the work they do!

[mickeys_princess_mom]

I can only imagine what you're going through. Prayers are with you! Thank you and your family for your sacrifices for us.

[TigChatt]

Mel, I'm sending my prayers your way. Just know that you arent alone in this. Right now, I'm in the middle of a 7 month deployment wait too. My DH left in Jan and wont be home until Aug/Sept. If you stay busy, it will go by fast. I promise you this. Yes days are hard, but it gets better. Something that DH & I do to make it easier on each other is a phone call every Saturday. It's something to look forward to, and help make the week go by fast. It works for us. If you ever need a shoulder, me & and the rest of our Intercot family will be there for you. I hope that it goes by just as fast as mine is.

[minnie-mouse]

Melanie - Blessings sent to you and your family from MD! I know it must be so hard for you and your family, stay strong and be proud of your husband for all he does. Wishing you well!!

[murphy1]

Lots of prayers and hugs to you and your family, Mel. I was wondering if he was going to have to go. It is never old hat! I come from a huge Mil family and you know my dh was in the Navy as a Lt.

[ChipDale]

Good thoughts and lots of pixie dust headed to James and to you and the boys, Mel.

Somehow just saying "thank you" doesn't seem enough for the sacrifices that you military families make for our great country.

[Jeff G]

God bless you and your family Mel .

Words cannot say how much appreciate the sacrafices you and your family are making at this time. The freedom we have is entirely because of the sacrafice of brave families like yours.

Lot's of pixie dust coming to you from Wisconsin!!!



Thank You!