Ms. Kathy's gorgeous son
 

Well, Ms. Kathy sent me a picture to post, and now that I've finished going "Oh my god" several times in a row (he's just oh so cute), I'll post it. LOL He is just so adorable Ms. Kathy. You must be just so very proud of your son. :hug: You can see it in his face...that he is a wonderful young man and human being.

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Thank you ((Doody)) :)

He's been the light of my life since the day he was born. He left yesterday to go spend his time patrolling a base out in the desert. I'm so thankful he won't be in the thick of it, but it's still considered hazardous duty. He originally trained with the Seals, so I know he's up for the physical challenge.

I think I have him covered with the emotional challenge. When I think back on all conversations we've had over the years, it almost feels like I've been grooming him for this. I'm confident he will be a good representative of our country over there. I hope and pray he will be able to withstand the heat and pressure. I can't imagine being dressed up in all that gear in temps averaging 130 degrees. :(

He says he'll send me a pic of him out in the desert dressed in his camouflage with an M9 strapped to his leg and carrying his M16. I suppose I'll put that one next to the one I have of him at the age of 7 - dressed only in his underpants, snakeskin cowboy boots, a red Superman cape, and holding a plastic "King Arthur" sword up in the air. :D

Once his deployment is finished, he gets to come home for good! YAY! :D

((KathyM))

What a handsome young man you have!!!! Thank you for sharing his picture with us!!! Your son has such a genuine caring look in his eyes!!!!


He and his buddies are in my prayers!!!

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Abbie

He really is darling!...do I see a dimple? Home, safe and sound...from our lips to Gods' ears. Thanks for sharing KathyM. :hug:

Kathy..... he is so cute girl!!!!!!!!! Prayers going out for all our service men and women!!!! :smileypray:

What a wonderful young man! Do I also see a hint of mischief in those eyes? lol

Locally we have a program "adopt a soldier", if you would send me his address once he's settled in, it would be wonderful to add him to our list.

wow Kathy he is so cute! :)

I pray he will be safe throughout his tour of duty:grouphug:

Thanks again everyone.

LOL MommasKids - Yep, and it's more than just a hint of mischief too. He inherited it from his father. I recognized that look when he was still a baby, so I knew all along he'd be a handful. He's got such a good heart though.

One day really sticks out for me. He agreed to take me to a Chief Illiniwek protest, and he knew how important it was to me. He had to work an all-nighter the night before, and he was suffering miserably from a bad cold. Even worse, the weather was brutal with temps near zero and gale-force winds. His truck had no heat. Still, he was there first thing in the morning, drove me downtown, and stood out in that frigid weather with me until the protest was over. Wouldn't even go inside to warm up. I felt like an abusive mom for asking him to do that - he could hardly stand - but he insisted because he knew it was important to me. Whatta kid! :D

I haven't heard from him yet - said he'd call first chance he got. I'm a little worried because I'm not sure where they've sent him. He said he was going to a place in the desert called "Kitar" (insisted it was NOT Qatar).* We figured it was Yemen (Al Kitar), but then my husband talked with two men he knows from Yemen and they said there IS no base as my son describes in Yemen. He better NOT be in Iraq. :eek:

I'm guessing the military isn't like those school field trips - "Okay - everyone call your parents to let them know you've arrived safely."*:rolleyes:

May God be with him Kathy and all the others that are over there. :grouphug: He's so handsome and you must be so proud of him. ;)

I saw this posted at our church on Memorial Day.............."If you don't want to stand behind our troops, then please stand in front of them."

Vvvvrrroooom Vvvvvrrrooommm....he's a doll!

I will put you all in my prayers for his safety.

Be proud, be very very proud of him. :hug:

He's a cutey patootie for sure! Try not to worry too much about where he is. Sometimes it's best not to know, if you know what I mean. Jim was sent all over the world without my knowledge for security reasons. It was strictly to protect the soldiers.

ohhhhh what a eye catching young man you have raised Kathy. Thanks so much for sharing his picture with us. he looks like he found plenty of michief and kept you busy .
always keeping you him & family in my prayers for courage , safety from harm ...and a blanket of protection and peace to all and every troop , military person , serving and fighting for our freedom and our safty. GOD BLESS!
Thankyou :hug: Kathy :hug:

Kinda makes me wish my daughters weren't already married, Lol! With his good looks he could be on the cover of some magazine. I'm sure I'd buy whatever it was he was selling! :D

Very handsome Kathy. Thanks for sharing, and thanks Doody for making it possible. :hug:

KathyM,

That's a lovely looking lad. I was married to a soldier for twenty years. Try not to worry too much. My thoughts are with you and your son.

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oh wait! I was drooling over the bike! LOL

but he is a very handsome young man. What's more, he is out there putting his life on the line so I can sit here and post and be silly.

please tell him that we appreciate all he and his friends do.

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LOL Moi - yeah, he loves that bike. :D Thank you :hug:

I'm so worried about him. I have every reason to believe he's in Iraq. I still haven't heard from him, and I'm not even sure if he'd tell me the truth when I do hear from him. My ex-husband told him to lie to me about going to Iraq because he knows worry/stress has a direct impact on my illness and symptoms. Dan is very worried about my health.

This reminds me of a lazy day at the pool, but it's hardly a day at the beach for me. :(

I had a group of male friends when Dan was little - just friends.* They liked being role models and teaching him stuff. :cool:

I was at the pool with Dan and my friends one day.* Dan was a toddler who had just mastered walking and knew a little about swimming.* They were all in the deep end with a little boat, teaching Dan how to fall backwards into the water like scuba divers.* Dan had on a life vest and was having a blast.* I laid out in the sun on a towel, on my stomach, watching them. :cool:

Dan decides he wants to jump off the diving board - without the vest.* My friends assured me they would all be in the water spotting him, so I said okay. :rolleyes:

I wasn't sure if Dan would even know how to climb those stairs, or have the balance to walk straight across the board once he got up there.* He did a good job, but my heart was in my throat and my total focus was on him.

He gets to the end and jumps off.* His butt hits the end of the board, it flips him wildly, and he crashed into the water. :eek:*

I don't even remember getting up or diving into the water.* I was at least 20 feet away, but I was at my son's side by the time he came up for air. :p*

I feel like I'm laying on that towel again, watching my son climb the stairs.* Only difference is I can't see him, and I have to stay on the towel.*:(

I helps to know after his frightening experience on the diving board, he came up for air laughing.* :D* It was only frightening to me.

Kathy - when you learn your son's address (wow, I hope that's SOON) if you'd like someone to send cards and little presents (socks, candy, stuff like that) just PM me his address. I'd love to send him some little things he and his squadron can use.

I got an email from my son! Whew, feels good to exhale. He didn't answer my question though. :( Wherever he is, he said it feels like living in the devil's butt - the flight line registered 140 degrees, and the past three days have been rugged sandstorms. They don't even sweat water - they sweat salt. :eek: He did not leave his address and said not to send him anything because he wouldn't be able to get it. Ugh, okay - so I tell people he's out playing in the sand? :confused:

He's not working with the marines. He's working with the Army and Air Force ground units, guarding the base and going on patrols. :eek:

Sigh...this scares the heck out of me, but he sounded prepared and ready for whatever comes his way. I hope to God that was my son talking. I hope he remembers what we've taught him. :(

Okay, I'm fine with this - well, I have to be. BUT my heart is still going to jump whenever I hear of a U.S. soldier killed - ANYWHERE, and I will have to hold my breath again until I hear from my son. :(

I wondered the other day about how hot it was where I am but knowing where Dan is now is off the scales with hot dry hellish heat I am glad you heard from him and that you let us know he made it to mystery destanation
safe. I hope you are able to chat with other military wifes,moms and such because I think that would be helpfull. even though we will be worrying right beside you my worries will not be as deep and soul felt as your because your his momma. and i can only guess and hold you him and family in my thoughts and prayers. .it seems like when our kids are tiny we give them the world but then when they are grown up we give them to the world . Stay strong and try best not to worry non stop Kathy... and if its possible have at least one hour of "you" time every week ...every day is better.
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PEACE

Thanks BMW, but I'm leery of joining any organizations connected with the military. I'm a little angry with the Navy for luring him (and me) with the hope of a college education and "exciting" adventure. I'm VERY angry with them for turning my "music man" into a killer. I'll be FURIOUS if they don't live up to the promise they gave him for doing this. :mad: He's been kicked around by society and made to dance his entire life. :(

Almost all of my native friends have relatives serving in the military, but it feels selfish to lean on them over this when I get overwhelmed. It would only intensify their worry for their relative and trigger generations of horror their people have had to endure for our welfare and comfort. :(

Most of my friends have relatives going back to Iraq and Afghanistan for the second and third time. I can't even imagine. One good friend lost her nephew. He was like a son to her. :(

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I truly appreciate you all allowing me to lean on you here. :grouphug:

((Kathy)) Thanks for letting us know. I'm feeling that desperation with you. In the 60s and early 70s, it was some of us feeling desperate, not the country as a whole. I think our country has suffered so much chaos in the last couple of years that we're all about to lose it!

Hugs...thinking of you...saying prayers.

Bless his big heart! This world is a mess. We want him to come home soon. He is adorable! You must be so proud and you should be!