Just Wondering Who Else Here Has a Deployed Loved One in an Undisclosed Location?

[TwinMom7]

We heard from our son last Thursday night and he informed us then that it would be his last phone call home. He couldn't say the words, but we know where he is.

I sent a CARE package out this morning, but we've been told it could take a month to reach him.

I find myself glued to the television and the internet from the time I open my eyes at 5:30 a.m., until I fall asleep - usually with a remote in my hand.

Is there anyone else here that can commiserate with me???

 

[Minnesota!]

our roommate's fiance just got to his stopping point yesterday. He cannot say where he is, but we know. He told her point blank that he is there to die. Very sad. He said it is horrible and he cannot even begin to describe the way things are. It is so sad..

I am so sorry that ANY of us has to go through this, be it first hand, or through a loved one, or even just as an American. ((((hugs))) to you Twin Mom..

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

{{{Patty}}}

My DS is still very young, but imagining him out of touch and in danger is too much for me to take. I'll keep you and your DS in my thoughts. You must be so very proud of him.

 

[jsmith]

Not this time yet-but I went down this road during the last gulf war.
Take time away from the tv and internet-it does not help. Any information you get is going to be wrong or incomplete and just increase your worry. Besides, if the press is giving you good info they are giving it to the bad guys too-so you really don't want to be able to learn anything from radio or tv

Find other military family members to have contact with. If you are near you DS's unit or base they should be able to put you in contact with a family support group. If you are not, call the National Gaurd armoury in your town and ask to be put in touch with the family support group. This is one time when you really need the wives and mothers of other soliders because those are the people who can really understand. They can also help you get accurate information that you can not get somewhere else.

Take care of yourself-your DS needs to focus on the job at hand, not worry about the folks back home.
Pray-it will make you feel better

And I have always thought it would be 10 times harder to have your child in this situation than your spouse-it is our job to protect them and now we can not. Very difficult. You and your son will be in my prayers.

 

[C.Ann]

My best friends son-in-law (he was also in Desert Storm) and my step-daughters two step-sons..

Let's hope they ALL come home safe!!

Hugs,
C.Ann

 

[jamsmom]

I just cry reading this and thinking about it. I don't see how any family member can handle not knowing where a loved one may be! I have 2 good friends whose husbands will be leaving before the end of the month. They have not been told for how long.

 

[olena]

My cousin is in that situation. He was an Army Ranger at Fort Benning 10 years ago and an expert marksman. After September 11th, he went back into the Armed Forces. We don't know where he is. He told us that he couldn't say and it's been months since we've heard from him.

 

[torismom]

Your son is in my thoughts. I know it is very hard to be in your position. Be strong for him , he will need it.

My brother is a marine in the reserves, however at this point and time he is not active. I can tell you, he wishes he was though.He is ready to fight for our country.

These proud young men and woman signed up to fight for our country and we all need to keep them in our thoughts and prayers.

My heart goes out to everyone with friends and loved ones doing their job at this time.

 

[LucyStorm]

My nephew left yesterday for an undisclosed location. How we will handle this, I'm not sure. I am leaving it in God's hands, as I know I cannot handle it alone.

 

[bfeller]

Don't have anyone there but want to offer my prayers to your families. May God bless them and keep them safe.

 

[NancyIL]

My nephew is in the Air Force, and has been in Germany since early December. He couldn't tell my sister exactly where he is being sent this week, but he gave her clues that he is going to Turkey.

 

[pokiemomo181]

My son is over there. He knew where he was going and so did we. His call home time has been cut down, but other than that we can still email him. If you send care packages, please add toiletries and stuff like that. My son says they have a hard time getting that stuff now. Shampoo and deodorant are being sold fast as so many are there now. Shaving supplies to.
Also all packages must fit in a mail bag or they won't be delivered.

Pokie

 

[CathyCanada]

I can't even come close to understanding how you all must feel, but my thoughts and prayers are with your sons, daughters, husbands, wives, nephews, nieces, cousins and all who are serving their country. May they all come home safe!
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[Dan Murphy]

Tough reading these posts, guys. As a dad, I can feel it in my heart. I do not have anyone immediately who is 'over there', but living as I do through so many here, I feel like I do. God bless them all and may God protect them all.

 

[UncleKyle]

I'm still in contact with a fellow college program friend from Disney. His Dad has been gone for almost a year and he's only gotten one email from him and even then he wouldn't tell him where he was. My friend told me his Dad was in the Special Forces for about 15 years but all of a sudden one day he was out. He knew his dad was still working for the govt, he just couldn't ever talk about it anymore. Kinda spooky. He said he's real proud of his father and that not everyone realizes the sacrafices his dad and his family has made for this country. Since he was in Disney at the time of Sept 11th, he has really only seen his dad once in two years.

 

[wdwnutze]

My nephew has been at an undisclosed location for a couple of weeks now. He can no longer e mail anyonebut can still get mail. Our thoughts and prayers are with him and all the men and women that are protecting and serving our country.

 

[preshi]

My brother was orginally going... but then was told he was not...

Just got the news this morning that is he going somewhere, we dont know where, and he leaves on Sunday! At least I get a chance to see him before he leaves..

All our soilders are in my thoughts.

{{{HUGS}}} to all of you.

 

[suzannen]

May God bless them all! And, with all of you family members left behind not even knowing where they are. Prayers and thoughts with you also.

 

[nkjzmom]

My cousin is in the Marines and left last month for the Middle East. We do not know exactly where but my uncle is pretty confident it's Kuwait. We have yet to hear anything from him. But if so many others are arriving, perhaps his ship is there now too.

He really tries so hard to protect his mother, so I don't know if his silence is required or by choice not to worry her too much. I would rather know, but apparently she would rather not.

We pray every night for these courageous people.

 

[newmousecateer]

Originally posted by WebmasterCathyCanada
I can't even come close to understanding how you all must feel, but my thoughts and prayers are with your sons, daughters, husbands, wives, nephews, nieces, cousins and all who are serving their country. May they all come home safe!
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And from me also.