Comments for Army Mom Strong http://armymomstrong.com Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:55:35 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Back to the War Zone by Army http://armymomstrong.com/back-to-the-war-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-260 Army Tue, 17 Aug 2010 03:55:35 +0000 http://armymomstrong.com/?p=1050#comment-260 Hello Brenda It is more difficult to send them back, isn't it? I found this to be true. When they first deploy, it's all new to us, we don't know much. After learning more about their experiences and what they do there, we now know exactly what we are sending them back into. I believe this is what makes it so difficult after R&R. It's easy for our minds to go places they should not. Have faith in God Brenda. They are all in God's loving hands. Have confidence in your son's training and abilities. If you have a support group in your area, seek it out and meet other Military Moms for support. It is difficult. Start crossing the days off the calendar and give thanks daily for your son's safety and protection. I hope this helps in some small way. You are not alone. God Bless. Stay Army Mom Strong. Lisa Hello Brenda

It is more difficult to send them back, isn’t it? I found this to be true.

When they first deploy, it’s all new to us, we don’t know much. After learning more about their experiences and what they do there, we now know exactly what we are sending them back into. I believe this is what makes it so difficult after R&R. It’s easy for our minds to go places they should not. Have faith in God Brenda. They are all in God’s loving hands. Have confidence in your son’s training and abilities. If you have a support group in your area, seek it out and meet other Military Moms for support.

It is difficult. Start crossing the days off the calendar and give thanks daily for your son’s safety and protection. I hope this helps in some small way. You are not alone.

God Bless. Stay Army Mom Strong.
Lisa

]]> Comment on Back to the War Zone by Brenda Madriz http://armymomstrong.com/back-to-the-war-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-259 Brenda Madriz Mon, 16 Aug 2010 03:02:02 +0000 http://armymomstrong.com/?p=1050#comment-259 My son was home for 2 weeks from his tour in Afghanistan. Yesterday I put him on a plane in San Diego for his return to Afghanistan. It was worse than the first time and I can't shake the feeling that I said goodbye for the last time. I hope and pray that isn't true. Maybe it's because I undeerstand more now than I did before. I know what his job is, the area he's going to and what he's already endured. I hope there is another mom out there who can tell me how to get through the days. My son was home for 2 weeks from his tour in Afghanistan. Yesterday I put him on a plane in San Diego for his return to Afghanistan. It was worse than the first time and I can’t shake the feeling that I said goodbye for the last time. I hope and pray that isn’t true. Maybe it’s because I undeerstand more now than I did before. I know what his job is, the area he’s going to and what he’s already endured.

I hope there is another mom out there who can tell me how to get through the days.

]]> Comment on Back to the War Zone by Nikki Kolasinski http://armymomstrong.com/back-to-the-war-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-253 Nikki Kolasinski Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:16:09 +0000 http://armymomstrong.com/?p=1050#comment-253 It is Wednesday, August 4th. As I sit here, I think about my family. I have two sons on Active Duty. One is back from Afghanistan as a wounded Soldier. One is about to deploy for the 3rd time to Afghanistan with the 101st Screamin Eagles. I can't begin to describe the range of feelings and emotions that rage through my veins at any given minute. His deployment is to happen sometime soon. I can't seem to stop holding my breath. I hold my breath to pray, I hold my breath to think....well, maybe something will change and he won't have to leave, I hold my breath until I hear a report from my son who is seeing many doctors.....it seems I hold my breath often..... We have a younger son who is almost fifteen and who wants to follow in his brothers' footsteps....I hold my breath..... I have a 20 year old daughter who has been speaking with a Navy Recruiter, wanting to become a Medic....I hold my breath.... My husband (a retired Police Lt.) and I speak often about how we have wonderful children who want to serve and give back. We are very, very Proud Army/Military Parents and we want to send out our appreciation of the sacrifice that every family endures to have their loved one serve. God Speed.....and I will continue to hold my breath for every single on of our Soldiers. With great love to all! It is Wednesday, August 4th. As I sit here, I think about my family. I have two sons on Active Duty. One is back from Afghanistan as a wounded Soldier. One is about to deploy for the 3rd time to Afghanistan with the 101st Screamin Eagles. I can’t begin to describe the range of feelings and emotions that rage through my veins at any given minute. His deployment is to happen sometime soon. I can’t seem to stop holding my breath. I hold my breath to pray, I hold my breath to think….well, maybe something will change and he won’t have to leave, I hold my breath until I hear a report from my son who is seeing many doctors…..it seems I hold my breath often….. We have a younger son who is almost fifteen and who wants to follow in his brothers’ footsteps….I hold my breath….. I have a 20 year old daughter who has been speaking with a Navy Recruiter, wanting to become a Medic….I hold my breath…. My husband (a retired Police Lt.) and I speak often about how we have wonderful children who want to serve and give back. We are very, very Proud Army/Military Parents and we want to send out our appreciation of the sacrifice that every family endures to have their loved one serve. God Speed…..and I will continue to hold my breath for every single on of our Soldiers. With great love to all!

]]> Comment on Back to the War Zone by Mary Gunter http://armymomstrong.com/back-to-the-war-zone/comment-page-1/#comment-252 Mary Gunter Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:46:46 +0000 http://armymomstrong.com/?p=1050#comment-252 I am so glad that you got to spend time with your son. My son will be home on r & r at the end of this month. We cant wait to see him. I will keep yall in my prayers. I am so glad that you got to spend time with your son. My son will be home on r & r at the end of this month. We cant wait to see him.
I will keep yall in my prayers.

]]> Comment on Day by Day by Day by Day … by Terry http://armymomstrong.com/day-by-day-by-day-by-day/comment-page-1/#comment-251 Terry Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:12:13 +0000 http://armymomstrong.com/?p=1040#comment-251 I just found this website and read “Day by Day by Day by Day …” My son is deployed to Iraq right now and may be going through a divorce . I start my day off with prayer and like this store I pray all day every time I get a chance. I find myself crying all the time some time can't control it. It's so hard. All I can do is pray and ask for God's help. Check my messages see if anything is from my son. I feel this pain and there is no way for it to go away until my son comes home safe. Thank you. Terry I just found this website and read “Day by Day by Day by Day …” My son is deployed to Iraq right now and may be going through a divorce . I start my day off with prayer and like this store I pray all day every time I get a chance. I find myself crying all the time some time can’t control it. It’s so hard. All I can do is pray and ask for God’s help. Check my messages see if anything is from my son. I feel this pain and there is no way for it to go away until my son comes home safe. Thank you.
Terry

]]> Comment on Day by Day by Day by Day … by Amy http://armymomstrong.com/day-by-day-by-day-by-day/comment-page-1/#comment-249 Amy Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:29:50 +0000 http://armymomstrong.com/?p=1040#comment-249 Dear Lisa, I recently stumbled across your blog when I was looking for information about sending care packages. I am the incredibly proud sister of a Marine (Ooh rah!) who is deploying to Afghanistan tomorrow. I have always been a supporter of our military men and women and their families, but actually having my brother deploy is an entirely different experience. I want to thank you for this entry. Even though my brother has not left the States yet, every mention of "Afghanistan" causes my heart to race and I feel stick to my stomach. I know that the next seven months are going to feel like seven years but I am resting in God's Word and the knowledge that he and his fellow Marines are well-trained. Thank you again for your voice in support of all our military men and women! Semper Fi Amy Dear Lisa,

I recently stumbled across your blog when I was looking for information about sending care packages. I am the incredibly proud sister of a Marine (Ooh rah!) who is deploying to Afghanistan tomorrow. I have always been a supporter of our military men and women and their families, but actually having my brother deploy is an entirely different experience.

I want to thank you for this entry. Even though my brother has not left the States yet, every mention of “Afghanistan” causes my heart to race and I feel stick to my stomach. I know that the next seven months are going to feel like seven years but I am resting in God’s Word and the knowledge that he and his fellow Marines are well-trained. Thank you again for your voice in support of all our military men and women!

Semper Fi
Amy

]]> Comment on Tips for Care Packages in Hot Weather by Elizabeth http://armymomstrong.com/tip-for-care-packages-in-hot-weather/comment-page-1/#comment-248 Elizabeth Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:57:05 +0000 http://armymomstrong.com/?p=932#comment-248 I have to say regarding the 'neck coolers', my older son who has deployed twice now, said the neck coolers are a nice thought, but they are more hassel then they are worth. They don't stay cool for very long. Nice idea though. I have to say regarding the ‘neck coolers’, my older son who has deployed twice now, said the neck coolers are a nice thought, but they are more hassel then they are worth. They don’t stay cool for very long. Nice idea though.

]]> Comment on A Look Inside Kandahar Air Field – Afghanistan by Linda Nelsen http://armymomstrong.com/a-look-inside-kandahar-air-field-afghanistan/comment-page-1/#comment-247 Linda Nelsen Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:04:42 +0000 http://armymomstrong.com/?p=1010#comment-247 Hi, thanks for the info. My son is a SeaBee and just got deploye to Kandahar. He may be building huts for you kid. Prayers for them all. Moms need to hang together. Linda Hi, thanks for the info. My son is a SeaBee and just got deploye to Kandahar. He may be building huts for you kid. Prayers for them all. Moms need to hang together. Linda

]]> Comment on What’s In Your Soldier’s Care Package? by TERESA S. http://armymomstrong.com/whats-in-your-soldiers-care-package/comment-page-1/#comment-246 TERESA S. Sun, 11 Jul 2010 01:48:51 +0000 http://armymomstrong.com/?p=631#comment-246 in my soldiers packages i send him * small paper plates * plastic utensils *nutella chocolate/hazelnut spread ( does not need to be refrigerated ) * individual fruit cups * tortilla chips * individual salsa cups * individual water flavoring sitcks ( lemonade, ice tea , gator aide) * sugar stick * nut mixes * small potato chip bags * mini cans of dr pepper and gingerale * tuna salad to go packs * slim jims anything small and individual that they cn open and eat and not have to refrigerate anything they can put in a pocket and take on missions etc.. also i have this great thing that they love its called cake in a jar just google it its a great idea something you can send a whole squad army wife of my MP =) in my soldiers packages i send him

* small paper plates
* plastic utensils
*nutella chocolate/hazelnut spread ( does not need to be refrigerated )
* individual fruit cups
* tortilla chips
* individual salsa cups
* individual water flavoring sitcks ( lemonade, ice tea , gator aide)
* sugar stick
* nut mixes
* small potato chip bags
* mini cans of dr pepper and gingerale
* tuna salad to go packs
* slim jims

anything small and individual that they cn open and eat and not have to refrigerate
anything they can put in a pocket and take on missions etc..

also i have this great thing that they love its called cake in a jar just google it its a great idea something you can send a whole squad

army wife of my MP =)

]]> Comment on A Look Inside Kandahar Air Field – Afghanistan by Robert Olson http://armymomstrong.com/a-look-inside-kandahar-air-field-afghanistan/comment-page-1/#comment-244 Robert Olson Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:12:49 +0000 http://armymomstrong.com/?p=1010#comment-244 Katherine had a friend that served in special forced in the Kandahar region back when Iraq seemed the main thrust of action, things are very different now. I hope that they build some roads, hope the people will be able to better their lives and that Matt obtains life experiences that he can cherish. A blessing of the Holy Spirit to you Matt. Kindest Regards, Uncle Bob Katherine had a friend that served in special forced in the Kandahar region back when Iraq seemed the main thrust of action, things are very different now. I hope that they build some roads, hope the people will be able to better their lives and that Matt obtains life experiences that he can cherish.
A blessing of the Holy Spirit to you Matt.

Kindest Regards,

Uncle Bob

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