Next week, we head for the States!
We're going to visit our son in Texas...
and then head to FL where he may join us for a bit.
All of me hates the thought of our son being deployed...again.
This time to Afghanistan.
But, as with his last two deployments (in less than 5 years)...
He will thrive.
I can't imagine what the wives
and children
must feel.
I mean, I'm just a mom.
linking to Pink Saturday in hopes that lots of you will keep our son ... and all of our troops ... in your hearts and minds and prayers this coming year
As a Mom I can't even imagine your feelings but I know I would be worried, sad, proud and a host of other feelings too I'm sure. Wishing your son and all his loved ones only the best of everything. Safe trip to you. Loving these newest book pages, annie!
ReplyDeleteThanks Annie. Instead of getting more and more excited as our departure date approaches…I'm getting sadder. What's wrong with this picture? Thank you so much for your good thoughts and words.
DeleteKeeping all of our troops in my prayers....
ReplyDeleteand that includes their families AND their ALSO brave Moms. You have every right to be proud of your son.
(Love the addition of the stamps to the book page.)
I AM SO proud of him that I could burst at the seams. Thank you very much Gayle.
DeleteMy thoughts are definitely with you all...(I don't like the feeling helpless bit in all of this business!!!).
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Ann. I've found that if I can keep my thoughts where I want them to be…then I feel powerful rather than helpless. I think…that getting it 'out' has helped me. And certainly, your support has helped.
DeleteLOVE your creations!
ReplyDeleteMilitary brat, wife and mother myself. Dh is retired now but you always remember the feelings you had when they shipped out. We appreciate the service of every man and woman and the sacrifices made by the entire family.
Thank you Francie! I'm a Military brat myself. AND, now that I look back…I don't know why I said that about not being able to imagine how the kids feel because my Dad was in Viet Nam when I was 15 years old. My perspective is so much different at 58. Thanks for your prayers and support and for being there for your DH.
DeleteYour artwork is so lovely, beautiful pinks. Will keep your serviceman in our thoughts and prayers.
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Thanks so much Ann!
DeleteWill do, hate the thought that he has to go again as well. God bless and thank him for his service. xox
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Corrine. I'll do that.
DeleteYou are a concerned mom. That is what we are supposed to do. Wishing your son the best on his tour. Wish all the world could be at peace. Have a good visit in Texas. Only place I have ever lived.
ReplyDeleteThank you LV! I really appreciate your well wishes and look forward to visiting TX…which after all, is where I was born.
DeleteLove these pages! So much pink…Yummy! I will definitely keep Bear (and all the troops) in my prayers. Hug him (and thank him) for me. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Robin…so much. I really, really appreciate it and will gladly give him a hug for you.
DeleteHey Annie; I'm praying for your son and hope you enjoy your trip. Thanks for leaving the comment and I guess I am a little wacky, but adorable just the same. LOL Loved your comment. Blessings Terri
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Terri. I know I'll enjoy the trip. It just took me getting that off my chest I think to chase the dark cloud away. I'm excited and ready to go! And yes…you're wacky in a TOTAlly adorable way. Your uniqueness is refreshing, real and fun.
DeleteAnnie, having been through this very same thing for 20+ years with my son Michael, my heart aches for you. He was always on dangerous missions behind enemy lines and not one of us, even his wife could know anything of his whereabouts. I will PRAY! Jacqueline jmzfmdse1@aol.com
DeleteThank you Jacqueline! How horrible that must have been for all of you. I'm feeling so much better since I wrote that post. Sometimes…it does me good to say those dark things out loud. Now…I will make the best of it…believing he will thrive…thankful for your prayers and those of the others who've responded by comment or heart.
DeleteHi Annie--Best wishes and prayers for you and your son that he will stay out of harm's way. Your pages are lovely...have a wonderful visit!! ~Lorraine
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Lorraine! I totally enjoyed your blog yesterday!
DeleteHi! Thanks for the blog visits! I love your art, and this piece with all the talk of your son is so heart warming! I wish him well, and hope all is done over there soon. Prayers being sent up. Safe travels as well for you.
ReplyDeleteOh thanks so much Anita. I'm getting ready for my trip and haven't been making as much art…so I'm slowing blogging each page of my newest fabric book (you know…stretching it out) along with whatever I need to talk about…which often doesn't have anything to do with the pictures. I really appreciate your looking and especially for the well wishes and prayers for our son.
DeleteYour needlework is so very beautiful. I've always said that, when I retire, I will learn to quilt, and that day is getting closer and closer. I will keep your son and your whole family in my prayers and know in my heart, he will return to you, safe and unharmed. I hope your visit with him is absolutely wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThanks SO much. Both for the compliment and your positive prayers. I'm in agreement with you. And...I'm Sure our visit will be awesome. Why wait until you retire to quilt?!?
DeleteI can't imagine what it's like to see a loved one go into a war zone. Wishing your son all the best and...hoping he returns home safe again. Have fun spending time with him before he leaves!
ReplyDeleteThank you Caatje. I know that everything is going to be just fine. Thanks so much for your well wishes. We'll be at his house LATE tomorrow night!!!
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