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Son In Law Deployment

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Dixiebell Contributor
Dixiebell
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Hey ya'll! Just wanted to let you all know that my son in law is being deployed today. He is a marine. For those of you that pray please pray for him.

Their baby boy is due the end of May. Originally he was supposed to leave in June, now he has to miss the birth of his first child.

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notme
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wow, my son-in-law is being deployed today, too :( also a marine - they are sending him to afghanistan. my daughter and the kids are out at lejeunne as i am writing this. i will definitely keep yours in my prayers as well! and your daughter! poor kid, and expecting too. it's going to be hard enough to watch my kid pine for a year :(

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mushroom
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Will keep positive thoughts for both your patriotic sons-in-law. :)

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Camp Laffalot
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My stepson is an Army Major with two Iraq deployments behind him. He is scheduled to be deployed to Afghanistan this October. ENOUGH ALREADY! I don't like having our young men in harm's way. It's time to get have an anti-war demonstration. Prayers are aloft for all of them.

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ravenwoodglass
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You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hope all will go well for everyone.

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Diane-in-FL
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If anyone is interested in sending care packages, check out www.booksforsoldiers.com or www.sponsorthetroops.org. My husband and I have been sending packages and letters for many years through these websites. There are others too. And those of you who have people going over, they can go to these sites and sign up to receive support from home. If they get plenty of support themselves, they may notice someone who gets NO mail (unfortunately way too common) and they could ask for mail for their buddies.

I hope everyone comes home safely.

msmini14 Enthusiast
msmini14
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They are in our thoughts and prayers too. My dh is a Marine and has deployed several times. They will return soon.

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mushroom Proficient
mushroom
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msmini, when I get there in June I will be sure to involve myself in this program :) Safe return for your marine :)

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