My Son Just Called Me-He is being deployed to Afghanistan and

[dogday]

I am so miserable right now. I can't stop crying....

[aintitfunny]

1. I am so sorry.

May he come home as soon as possible, safe and sound.

[mourningdove92]

2. I am so sorry.

My son is in the military also. You are going through my worst nightmare.
I will pray for you and your son.

[ultraist]

3. I wish your son a safe and speedy return!

:hug:

[Nite Owl]

4. What terrible news.

All prayers are with you all.

[murielm99]

5. Hugs.

How old is he? Does he need you to send him anything, or take any other kind of action for him? Keep busy helping him.

You will be in my prayers.

[dogday]

10. He is 22, my only son

I am sending my laptop with him and will find out his special needs when he gets there. Thanks for asking....

[Stephanie]

23. He will be okay

He's smart and won't take unnecessary risks because his family loves him so much. He'll be home before you know it.

[earth mom]

38. Is your son an only child?

My dh was in the Navy 11 yrs and he told me that only children aren't allowed to be in combat. If so, PLEASE check into this!

Sending good wishes and prayers to both of you... :hug:

[GarKeeper]

6. I certainly didn't support the war in Afghanistan

Prayers and thoughts with him.

[jackster]

7. peace to you and your family

may your son come home soon safe and sound

you are in our hearts.....

[ernstbass]

I'm so very sorry

We are here if you want to talk.

[cally]

8. I'm sending hugs

your and your son's way. How long will he be gone? :hug:

[dogday]

24. One year, but we all know with stop-loss it could be longer than

that especially if the U.S. continues further conflict with other nations...

[stellanoir]

9. I'm so sorry

anyone's kid has to go through this. At least it's Afghanistan and not Iraq, though we rarely hear any reports about what's going on there.

But the best thing you can do is visualize him returning healthy and whole and I will as well.

If you need any support please lean on your DU family whenever.

[im10ashus]

11. OH NO!

Where is he stationed now? What division? My nephew has been told he may be going to Afghanistan as well. He is with the 101st Airborne.

[dogday]

13. He is 221st Signal Battalion Army National Guard

Some of his unit is going to Bagdad, a few are going to Afghanistan.

[im10ashus]

56. You and your family will be in my thoughts.

This insanity has got to stop soon.

[flvegan]

12. Oh, dear, I'm sorry.

Like everyone else, I'm wishing for a safe, speedy return.

[FreedomAngel82]

14. I'm sorry

:( :hug:

[QueenOfCalifornia]

15. Does he WANT to go?

If he doesn't want to go then he needs to explore becoming GAY.... Those neo-cons hate GAY people so much, they don't even want to send them to Iraq or Afghanistan...

I am really sorry.

I would be a mess too if I were in your shoes.

[dogday]

17. He does not want to, but will do his duty. He is that kind of man

The kind that accepts the responsiblity no matter what, right or wrong, he signed up and knew what he was in for and accepts that fact..

[insane_cratic_gal]

16. *hugs*

I can commiserate with you, my husband stared down that barrel for Iraq twice this year. So far we've been lucky, and his job here has kept that from happening.
I've begun to think it's only a matter of time before they snatch him up.

The lesser of the two evil is Afghanistan, if that is some small minor comfort. Of course when a loved one is 1,000 yard of any dangerous situation it's difficult to not be worried.

Try to be strong and dilligent, and we'll keep fighting to bring them home safe.

[Jo March]

18. Oh, dogday, I am so sorry to hear this

Please let him know that our thoughts and prayers are with him.

We'll keep him and you in our hearts until he returns.

In the meantime, let us know if he needs anything once he gets there.

:hug: to you.

[DrDebug]

19. I am sorry to hear that dogday

Let's hope that he will not see too much suffering and return unharmed. I wish you lots of strength in the time to come. Hug him really tight and love him, love him with all your heart. May that love protect and shelter him in the time to come.

:grouphug:

[QueenOfCalifornia]

20. DOES HE NEED BODY ARMOR?????

If you are in S. CA, you can come over and I will cry with you... Please keep all of us posted and if there is anything he needs INCLUDING BODY ARMOR we will get the cash put together to buy it for him.

Us Democrat liberals LOVE this country enough to weep for you.

Really -- find out about the body armor. I will call the local supplier (There is one here in S. CA) who makes it for the police - I worked on their ad campaign a few years back... We will raise the money and send it to him.

[dogday]

21. That is so generous of you. I hope that he gets everything he

needs, however we know that these boys are doing without. I will see once he gets settled exactly what his needs will be and where he will be. Hopefully away from the shooting... I can only pray...

[wicket]

26. if he needs anything- let us know!

I'd love to send him letters and packages if you want- I currently do it through a group called "Soldiers Angels".

http://www.soldiersangels.org

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

[QueenOfCalifornia]

44. I'm on it...

I have been trying to find the proper body armor for your son... What is his height, weight and chest measurements... Does he like black or a pretty camouflage? We'll get him the SWAT designed helmet too...

Fuck the military DOD who does not provide this to every soul out there!

If we can - let's raise enough money to buy more than just one of these...

I hate that monkey in the oval office but I have 2 kids and it would be over my dead body that they will go into any war on foreign soil.

I am pissed off and feel your PAIN-

I am going to launch a "raise some money for body armor" with our local Air America morning team... Even if they don't know it yet.

Come on fellow liberals - Let's kick some ass.
:kick:

[merh]

22. Oh dogday!

:hug: Your son is in my prayers. I wish I could do more. :hug:

[demgurl]

25. I am very sorry.

I will keep him in my thoughts hoping for a safe and happy return to his family.

[Catherine Vincent]

27. Keep your chin up.

Hopefully he'll make it back home safely. All you can do is keep him and the others in your prayers.

[tinfoilinfor2005]

28. When he returns,

We will throw a gigantic party for him and for you. Let's starting planning it now, since it will be a reality! :)

[Maat]

29. We are praying for his safety - he will go there and come back soon ..

- and complete his duty - with Grace and Ease.

Please let us know if there is anything he needs.

[sweetheart]

30. he'll be ok

I *know*, he'll be ok. Be brave and
you'll give him a hug when he returns.

[RBHam]

31. He has an obligation to not serve in an UNJUST war...

Read my sig line.

The War On Terror is a manufactured conflict brought about by the biggest lie of them all : 9-11.

Just take a look at who has profited from this war and how it has been used to threaten the rights and liberties of your own citizens.
Why has this Administration fought so hard to delay, conceal and outright lie about the facts that day? Why are Americans accepting the Saudi connection cover up?

This is nothing short of Orwell's "1984" brought to life.

Have him read up up on General Smedley Butler.

Our only hope may be the military finally turning on the Neo-Cons and their puppets.

He can still save his soul and help others see the truth.

[katinmn]

33. No one can decide for another person.

There are many factors to consider.

[dogday]

54. He signed up voluntarily and believes he is serving his country and

will not back down from his promise no matter. He stands by his commitments and I cannot fault him for that, in fact that is what makes a man a man in my book. I wished he did not feel that way, his life is more important that his sense of honor, but it is not for me to decide for him....

[katinmn]

32. I know this isn't PC, but is there a chance he would decide not to go?

If so, there is a lot of support and resources standing by. Just say the word.

I'm so sorry, dogday. I have a child and I have a fraction of insight into what you are feeling now.
:hug:

[jhain]

34. we all feel the way you do.

I have a son in the military.

I am praying that your son will be safe and back to you quickly.

[Alizaryn]

35. As Gilligan said, if he needs anything let us know?

[Daphne08]

36. I'm a mother also, so I can understand

your worries, and I'm so sorry to hear this.

[Rainscents]

37. I'm so sorry... Lets us know, if need anything.

:hug:

[frankly_fedup2]

39. I have no words that could comfort you right now. I can understand . . .

your feelings. I'm glad you came here to talk to us and maybe that will help get through a little of this because there is ALWAYS somebody on this sight 24/7.

I will be thinking of your boy and include him when I pray for all the troops.

How old is he? Is he excited? Does he know what he will be doing? Did you make him promise to write you everyday? (smile). If he doesn't mind, ask him if you can share the less personal aspects of his emails/letters with your fellow Dem's here.

Hey, give us his mailing address (or give it to Skinner to give to those of us who are sincere), and I will send him an away-from-home survival kit. You know, candy, magazines, you tell us what he likes and some of us will send him something.

THAT also applies to any other parents who have children in the military. Maybe we can have their names and addresses, what can and cannot be mailed, as well as how we should mail things, and they could be posted on a new board by Admins.

I know my opinion is no comfort; however, I think he would be safer in Afghanistan than Iraq. Afghanistan has pretty much settled down. Iraq is worse than what Israel use to be.

My son is 26 and if a draft comes, that's the only way they will get him; however, I have 3 nephews. Two are 18 right now (both in college) and a third who is 13 -- So he has some time now.

PM if you need to talk. You do have some support at home with you, right? (i.e. husband, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc.,). I could not imagine going through this all alone. Remember, we are here, and we care.

[deadparrot]

40. God. I'm so sorry.

I know it's not much.

All my prayers are for his safe return.

[in_cog_ni_to]

41. My heart goes out to you.

I can only imagine how you feel. :hug: I pray he comes home to you safe and sound. :hug:

[TNOE]

42. Mother to Mother

I'm so sorry - if it were my son I would absolutely die. My prayers are with your family and your son.

[Pacifist Patriot]

43. I am so very sorry to hear that.

[w8liftinglady]

45. another soldier's mom

...I'm sorry or you.If it's any consolation,Afghanistan is a lot "safer" that Iraq(where my son is).he spent 4 months in Afghanistan about a year ago.Send lots of thermal stuff for the winter.I'm here if you need to vent...thinking of you..

[MadisonProgressive]

46. SHIT! I'm so sorry - I hope he'll be OK.

My son is 15 now. I'm starting to get a bit uncomfortable about all this.

[Solly Mack]

47. (((((dogday))))) Army spouse here. You're not alone. If you need

anything, even if just to talk, PM me.

[jzodda]

48. I feel for you!

Well better Afghanistan then Iraq if he has to go. The situation is far more stable there then in Iraq. I am sure he will be ok and soon return home to you!

[coffeenap]

49. Another mom sending support. Please remember to come here

as time passes--we will always listen and do what we can. Best to you.

[smartvoter]

50. This sucks. I'm very sorry. nt

[demnan]

51. I'm so sorry

Does he have any special training that could keep him out of combat? Electronics? Computer? Mechanics?

When my brother was sent to Vietnam, my Grandmother wrote her House Representative and asked to have my brother put in the electronics unit. This saved him from combat. He had been working in my Dad's T.V. business since the age of 12.

I would definately pursue this path if he has a special skill.

[Lowell]

52. Hang in there

Afghanistan is the lesser of two evils. At least we have a reason for being there. But war sucks no matter where it is. You and your son are in our prayers.

[leftynyc]

53. Prayers to you and your son

May he come home soon safe and sound.

[sellitman]

55. Better there than Iraq.

I wish him a safety,comfort and a quick return home.

:hug:

[Gelliebeans]

57. Sending good thoughts

for a speedy return. Try to be strong for him if you can and know we are here for you. :hug:

[lala_rawraw]

58. oh good god... prayers with you:(

[shanti]

59. oh i'm so sorry to hear that!

:hug: your heart must be breaking :cry:

my son is air force/germany and he may be sent to iraq in september. he's a freaking ACCOUNT CLERK!! they're going to make him do convoy duty!! us moms need to stand up to these fascists!!!

[leftofthedial]

60. I'm sorry

You and he will be in my thoughts!

[lonestarnot]

61. Oh shit! Poor things!

[Lauri16]

62. I'm sorry to hear that

Best wishes for your Son. :hug:

I just found out that my 52 year old, Vietnam Vet brother has been recalled, so I kinda' know what you're going through. He's been told that he's off to either Afghanistan or Iraq. 52 Friggin years old!! Purple hearts from Vietnam!! WTF are they thinking?!?!

[applegrove]

63. I've talked on-line to people in Afghanistan and really - they reported

nothing very scary. Just happy to be in Afghanistan rather than Iraq. Canada has been there the whole time and casualty rate is really, really low.

Our thoughts are with you today.

[Mnemosyne]

64. I'm so very sorry dogday,

maybe with the Conyer letter we can get * impeached and end this more quickly.

:kick: :hug:

[dogday]

65. My Sincerest thanks for all of your posts and concerns for my Son.

I can't begin to tell everyone here how much your posting meant to me. I have 2 months to get used to the idea of him leaving. I know I must be strong, it helps having you guys here to talk to about this. Thanks again for everything. I will let you know what is going on once he gets settled...