Yeah. DU is like that at times. This is a thread for someone special here

[The Straight Story]

He helped me out tonight. In a way that means more to me than I can ever express. A DU'er made sure that I would see my son.

I have a lot going on in my life, more than I am willing to discuss openly. One special DU'er made sure I could see my little boy one more time before he heads off to war.

I have cried more tonight than I have in the last several years. I don't know how to begin to say 'Thank You'. All I can do is post this video and hope you and he and understand how much tonight meant to me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4P9zLjc0tw

Someone out there cared enough to talk to me on the phone tonight. Cared enough to talk to my little boy. Cared enough to be sure that I would see him before he left to Iraq for 12-18 months.

I am going to see my son in 2 days, it will be the last time for 12-18 months. I missed him so much for years - I did not know where he and his brothers were for 8 years. I used to search the papers where I thought he and they lived hoping to learn their fate. I worried that he might have died.

I am so happy tonight I can barely type. I will see my boy Saturday night. I will hold him again.

Monday, he and I are going to his mom's grave site. It will be hard for him, but thanks to someone special here he and I will be able to do that together.


I just don't know what to say. This week has been terrible, but finally I have a ray of hope in it all.

[xchrom]

1. DUerz can be angels - thanks to who ever

Made this happen.

[pleah]

2. .....

:hug:

[sonias]

3. That is a great thank you, The Straight Story

I am happy that you were able to connect with your son. And a blessing to the DUer who provided the help.

:grouphug:

[supernova]

4. So gratified for you, TSS

:hug:

This place means more to me for just this reason.

:-)

I will be thinking of you this weekend.

[Whoa_Nelly]

5. yes!

:hug:

[MrMickeysMom]

6. God, that's great...

I believe good things happen here. I'm happy for you and thankful for them.

[w8liftinglady]

7. been there.DU is great...we are lucky

[The Straight Story]

11. Heck, I am still afraid to go to bed, worried I will wake up and it won't be real

I just don't know how to express what I am feeling right this moment. I am really going to see my boy in 2 days!!!!

I will post some pics on Sunday night. We are going to hang out and have some fun. I can't wait!

[w8liftinglady]

12. well.since I'm Italian...sending a hug..

[Hekate]

8. TSS, a hundred hugs

:grouphug: May your son be safe from all harm; may all your kids return the love you have for them.

May your son return to you in joy and health when this is over.

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

Hekate

[givemebackmycountry]

9. Straight - I for one am happy for you...

DU can get you through some tough times, that's why I love it here.

Hug your boy tight, and I hope you get many more hugs until you are a very, very, old man.

:fistbump: :patriot: :pals:

[kgnu_fan]

10. I am happy for you. I am thinking of you. I am glad you are here with us.

[JohnnyLib2]

13. Good to hear.

And every best wish to you and yours. :pals:

[MadMaddie]

14. There are some good folks on DU who believe that

this is a unique place and believe in taking care of each other.

I am glad you will see your son, my best wishes to you both.

[myrna minx]

15. A huge hug for you, your son and to your Du angel.

:grouphug:

[tom_paine]

16. K & R

[w8liftinglady]

17. seriously..if you lived in Texas..I'd help you...

please e-mail me if you need support

[Jefferson23]

18. Great to hear that help arrived, all the best to you and your son.

To the DU'er who helped,:yourock: :woohoo:

[loudsue]

19. That is simply awesome, TSS.

:grouphug: Blessings on you and yours, and I hope this will be a new start.

[auntAgonist]

20. Enjoy every second and a huge thank you to that special

DU member who helped you.

May your son come safe and sound.


aA
kesha

[liberalmuse]

21. That's just beautiful!

What a kind person to do that for you. I know firsthand how kind people here can be. I'm so happy for you. Here's to your upcoming wonderful visit with your son! May he (and you) be safe.

[shireen]

22. an amazing video

i'm a total stranger, and was touched by it. thanks for sharing a piece of your life with us. :hug:

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. My dear Straight Story...

I think it's wonderful that someone reached out to help! You are such a good man, and you deserve it...

Have a wonderful time with your boy!

Safe travels to you, and I hope your son will come home safe and sound as well...

Have a fabulous weekend, sweetie!

:hug:

[Leftist Agitator]

24. Just remember to pay it forward!

I'm ecstatic to hear that you will get to spend some time with your son before he deploys. My brother has been to Iraq twice, so I know what you will be going through.

Make the most of your weekend together.

[Leftist Agitator]

28. Too late to edit my first post...

But where it said weekend, it should have read time.

Make every second count.

:)

[peekaloo]

25. kick

:-)

[malaise]

26. What a lovely story

:grouphug:

[Javaman]

27. Sometimes the light shines. :)

Good for you Straight!

[raouldukelives]

29. Beautiful video

So happy for you!

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

30. Tears of joy for you

I remember when i went off to the service, back in 1971.

I said good-bye to my Dad, drove off in a government car, headed for Viet Nam.

I forgot some papers, just as absent-minded then as I am today, and had to come home to get them.

As I ran into the house for that 15 seconds to commandeer the papers, I saw my Dad, sitting hands in face, crying.

That hug, that look on his face, the love I felt got me through four years of living hell.

Give your son that love, I know you will, but give him that love.

It was years ago, my Dad is dust in the wind, but I sit here now, crying uncontrollably, remembering those 15 seconds of my life.

[laughingliberal]

31. I can't even imagine what you must be going through...

Am very happy you will have a chance to see your son. I am thankful we still have people who care around us.
:hug:

[jobycom]

32. Thanks, asshole

You just made me cry at work. :hug:

Best of luck to you, and thank the unnamed DUer for me, too. This place does awesome things sometimes. And honestly, from what I've seen, it couldn't have happened this time to a nicer guy.

[TheKentuckian]

33. nice boost in my bleak view of people. thanks to you and the good heart that lended a hand

[Uncle Joe]

34. Kudos to that DUer.

:thumbsup:

Thanks for sharing, The Straight Story, I'm happy for you and your family.:)

[xxqqqzme]

35. DUers have done some wonderful

things through the years. This is so wonderful to hear. I am so glad you shared it with us. What a precious gift to receive - time with your son. I'm certain you will soak up every second.

[HillWilliam]

36. Hugs for you both and thanks to your angel

I know what it feels like from the other side. I didn't get to see my dad for 17 years. We managed to build some bridges that almost got burnt, but we found peace and friendship before it was too late. For us, it came down to mere weeks, then he was gone.

If not immediately, I know for a fact in time your son will cherish this opportunity like no other he'll ever have. I've walked in his shoes.

:hug:

[Oldtimeralso]

37. The Bitter Infighting That Does Happen Here Has At Times...

disgusted me. But it is posts like this that keep me coming back.
I have been down on my luck lately but this post and the recent one just asking how you are have been a real morale booster!

A great big THANK YOU to the DU'er that made your dream come true!

[trusty elf]

38. I'm very happy for you!

:hug:

[democrank]

39. My thoughts are with you and your family, Straight Story.

Bless all of you and bless that wonderful, compassionate DUer that helped you. Hug your boy Saturday night. ~PEACE~

[MissDeeds]

40. Hey, SS

This wonderful act of kindness couldn't happen to a more deserving DUer. Enjoy the time with your son, and let him know that many, many good wishes are headed his way. Take care, friend.


And to the terrific DUer who made this all possible, :yourock:

[TBF]

41. Will be thinking of you and your son -

so happy you have a chance to see him.

[blueamy66]

42. What a wonderful story!

May your son be safe and come home to you.

[BrklynLiberal]

43. One of the best stories..and best threads EVER on DU!!

Inhale ever second with your son...
Hold him close and love him.
:grouphug:

[madmom]

44. I too have been the recipient of a DUer's generosity and kindness. I am forever

grateful and try always to pay it forward. Yep DUers are a great bunch!:grouphug:

I'm sending massive good vibes to you and your son!

[red red red]

45. Just looked at the video...

and crying my eyes out - tears of happiness for you and yours. Cannot dwell on the past here, look to the future. Bless you and yours and the Angel that made this possible.

[TheManInTheMac]

46. That is so wonderful...

heck, it's got me misting up. I'm sure you'll get all the love you can out of the time with your son.

[Amerigo Vespucci]

47. Yesterday, my church paid my August rent and kept me from being evicted

There is always a ray.

Always.

Someday you'll be a ray for someone else. That's how it works.

:grouphug:

[BEZERKO]

48. Thanks

for posting the video. Those are great pictures, I enjoyed looking at them. Good luck to you both!

[mistertrickster]

49. My son went to Iraq and came back okay. Tell him to keep his head down and not to

volunteer for anything.

Good luck.

[renate]

50. How wonderful! Thank you for sharing your happiness!!

I am absolutely thrilled for you. You have spread your happiness around and multiplied it by telling us the good news!

And I am so happy that there are people like your/our wonderful friend out there in the world.

We'll be thinking about you on Saturday night!

:grouphug:

[juajen]

51. So happy for your ray of sunshine. I hope that sun shines on

a lot of very special DUers.

When my husband died, DU came through with post after post commiserating with me and making me feel there are people who care, for in the wee hours of the morning when sleep wouldn't come because it was so lonely in my bed, they kept me company, strangers, but truer friends than they could ever know.

A special blessing on the DUers who have heart and aren't afraid to show it; who go to posts where people need encouragement and comfort. These people are my reason for being on this forum, because they are the heart of the Democratic Underground.

For Straight Story:

The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord lift his countenance upon you, and give you peace, and give you peace, the Lord lift his countenance upon you and give you peace.

Love and hugs,

Jua

[handmade34]

52. give him a hug

from all of us too... what a great story! :hug:

...and thanks to that someone special

[elehhhhna]

53. Yeah. Du is like that.

what more could be said?

Love to all.

[Kajsa]

54. I am so glad that you will see your son, TSS!

I understand this better than anyone knows.

Hugs to both of you.

:grouphug:

[Greyhound]

55. Cool. K&R

[emilyg]

56. Very nice.

[saracat]

57. How wonderful.! It brings to mind the DU of the past when such

compassion was the norm. I am so pleased to know the spirit of compassion that once made this Board a family has not been completely extinguished. Bless you and your son. I am so happy for you.You are both in my thoughts and a big kudos to whomever made this possible!

[joeybee12]

58. Here's a KNR for that person!!!!

[KT2000]

59. That is just terrific

best to you both and the DUer who helped with it all. Miracles do happen.

[ZombieHorde]

60. Wow, awesome for you.

:toast:

[SalmonChantedEvening]

61. My dear fellow, this is the best of news.

My heart is with you and your son. Your friend is a grand soul indeed. :hug: :loveya:

[Texasgal]

62. Can you tell us who it is?

That way DU can properly thank this person as well? :hugs:

I am so happy that you get to see your son, please keep us posted on his time away?

[The Straight Story]

65. If that person wishes it, I will

I offered to pay them back next week, and they would not hear of it.

It is someone well known here and a long time fav Du'er of mine.

Josh will be here tomorrow night! And then me and two of my sons, and my daughter will be together and going to the fair (military folks get in free on Sunday).

3 of my 5 kids all together in one day, having fun.

I PROMISE to take pics. My son is not wearing his fatigues on the ride home, but he said he would put them on for a pic for DU.

And Monday, I am off work - and we are just going to hang out, go to the cemetery, and have a few beers together.

Damn, I can't wait till his plane lands! Tomorrow night seems like forever away.

[Texasgal]

67. Awww!! So exciting!!!

I hated to ask, but it would have been nice to know who this fine DU'er is... we all wanna share the love! :)

Congrats to you and your family, I am so happy for you!

[tpsbmam]

63. Words fail me. The world is a better place tonight because of you and your

unnamed heavenly embracer. My heart is with all of you as you embark on this remarkably soul upraising time in your lives. As I said, words fail me -- if you could see the tears in my eyes and feel the swell of deep emotion in my body, you'd know how much you have all impacted me and how deeply I feel for all of you. Hugs to all of you. :grouphug:

[peacetalksforall]

64. So generous, so gracious. Thanks to the DU family-uniter. I'm glad I read this thread. nt

[dogday]

66. As the Mother of a boy who went to Iraq 2 years ago, I can tell you

that you must have faith, and just believe he will be ok. That is all you can do because as you know, you feel downright helpless to do anything, no control at all... That was the hardest part for me, was letting go of the fact that I no longer controlled what happened to my son.

You will be happy to know he returned home in good shape after a year, and I know your boy will too.


I will be thinking of you and your family, let me know if you need a shoulder...


Shawnee

[mackerel]

68. Beautiful story. The best to you and yours.

[dogday]

74. Thank you!

Best to you and yours as well :hi:

[snake in the grass]

69. I'm very happy for you.

May he return safe and whole, in body and mind. It's a crime what is being done to our own people with this war insanity.

[OhioBlue]

70. I'm so happy for you TSS

Your video made me cry. It is so beautiful.

To the anonymous DUer that made this possible, you are incredible.

hugs to all.

[lost-in-nj]

71. I am soooo happy for you

and for your kids....

Have a WONDERFUL time together.....

:hug:

and to the Angel DUer :yourock: :hug:


lost

[SammyWinstonJack]

72. ....

:hug:

[auntAgonist]

73. kicking for the awesomeness that is this thread and story.

[dogday]

75. Kicking for TSS and the reunion with his Son today!

I know you are floating on air right now... Big hugs and best wishes.... :hug:


Shawnee

[Liberal_in_LA]

76. K&R