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October 15 , 2011
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Tomorrow is the day!
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Posted at 02:00 EST
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I get to go pick up my son. I have to admit there are mixed feelings, as I am overwhelmingly ecstatic. But then , I also know there are issues he has not yet addressed.
All I know is, I feel so terribly for the one family whose son is forever gone. And yet, they will be there tomorrow to welcome our sons home. It is so terribly sad. I feel guilty that my son is coming home whole and well, but at the same time I am so happy to have him!! But I am heartbroken for the others who don't get that pleasure. Bless them all, tomorrow will be a bittersweet day.
Welcome Home Spc. Schlader!! You are very much loved!
XXOO
Mom |
October 8 , 2011
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Good news!
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Posted at 23:00 EST
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I can now officially announce that my son is in the States. Not home, yet. But on friendly ground. Of course, my husband then had to inform me that statistically his chances of being shot is higher in the US than Afghanistan.
I do not care.
He is "home". I am a HAPPY mommy!
*HUGS* to everyone! And blessings on the company that replaced my son's. As well as on their families.
Hooah! |
August 1 , 2011
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How do you deal with it?
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Posted at 21:00 EST
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My son is still in Afghanistan. No matter what your political bent is, there is no one (I HOPE) at AW who would ever wish hurt on another.
The bad news is that, on July 16th, he lost a platoon buddy (and two others were badly wounded) when their truck ran over an IED.
They are combat engineers - their job is to find and neutralize these damn roadside bombs, but even they sometimes misread things.
I am devastated. This young man is not the first casualty. But their company are scheduled to come home in the next month or two and that makes it very, very sad to lose him. But the thing that is so terrible, as a mother, is that this past Saturday was his 22nd birthday. 22nd! He was not married, had no children, had not yet begun to live and it is all over. AND for all you who get pissy over "foreigners" in the US, the young man who died was not even a US citizen. He was born in Brazil and moved here as a very young child. He, however, felt that it was his duty as a foreign-born person to defend the US. And he did - with his life. I am very proud and honored to say that, after his death, he was given citizenship.
THAT is the price of freedom. THAT is sacrifice.
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May 2 , 2011
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Back to kids....
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Posted at 00:00 EST
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My eldest is in Afghanistan at this moment, as we hear the news that Osama Bin Laden is dead. I do not rejoice for death. I do not WISH for death. But, as a mother, I do say, that I feel ease over This death.
But I want to see the body.
I am Evil.
I am a Mother.
Of a soldier - I want to SEE it! |
January 11 , 2011
You know, when they are tiny you worry and wonder and fret...but that is nothing in comparison to when they get older.
Got to talk to the Eldest tonight. There is nothing better in the world. But I still worry and wonder and fret.
Even more so.
HUGS baby boy! |
December 25 , 2009
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Wow. long time no write
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Posted at 00:00 EST
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It has been over a year since I wrote anything here. But I wanted to wish ALL Of AW a very Merry Christmas and Happy 2010.
I am so thankful for all the friends I have made here over the years. And to you who have known me longer (you know who are you!) I love you!!
XXOO
Ana |
December 3 , 2008
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Looking for a translator...Dutch
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Posted at 22:00 EST
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My sister is looking for someone who can translate Dutch into English - for a project she has at work. She knows I know people from all over the world, so asked me to help.
I used to know someone who is Dutch but have lost contact, so figured I may as well advertise for help! If you can translate, or know someone who can - please leave me a scroll and I will give you contact info.
DANKE |
August 19 , 2008
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Love these things
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Posted at 19:15 EST
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What is your Alignment?
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| You scored as Neutral Good A Neutral Good person tries to do the 'goodest' thing possible. These people are willing to work with the law to accomplish their goal, but if the law is corrupt they are just as willing to tear it down. To these people, doing what's right is the most important thing, regardless of rules, customs, or laws.
Neutral Good |
| 65% | Chaotic Evil |
| 60% | Lawful Neutral |
| 60% | Lawful Good |
| 60% | True Neutral |
| 55% | Chaotic Neutral |
| 50% | Lawful Evil |
| 50% | Neutral Evil |
| 40% | Chaotic Good |
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June 26 , 2008
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Inti Raymi 08
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April 28 , 2008
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BAST FEST!
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Posted at 14:00 EST
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I have been greatly looking forward to this festival. Here is the first item I have pilfered, danke!!!
 MUUWAHAHAAAAA! |
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