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**Beaches** · January 28, 2007, 05:46 PM

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Em,
You and your son are in my thoughts and prayers. I wish him safety in Iraq and I wish the quick end to this senseless war.

**southernbelle47** · January 28, 2007, 05:59 PM

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Em................There are no mere words I can say to help you get through all this. My and my husband's hearts hurt for you and Donnie and your whole family as we read this. We just want you to know that you are not alone.
Please know this.........

Hedges of protection and peace prayed for you and yours.
Love,
Nancy

**southernbelle47** · January 28, 2007, 06:13 PM

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Em......I just thought of something I was going to ask you to do.
Could you ask Donnie for some names and addresses so we can send some things that they need?
When Brandon was there, we sent shoe or boot boxes with all kinds of things that he requested.
Their needs and wants may be different now so a list of things would be great.
If you don't want to post it here, you have my email address or PM me.

:l Nancy

**fsophiah** · January 28, 2007, 06:19 PM

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Em, I like Nancy's idea. We don't have to tell him where it's from, but it would be a way for us to stand by you and by those we care about who are in harm's way. And, by the way, it's something of an embarrassment to be from Texas, but George is so unpopular that nobody here likes him either. We'll stand up. It was good to see Jane Fonda yesterday. Deja vu!

**lushy** · January 28, 2007, 06:39 PM

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Em, my heart just absolutely aches for you. I admire your son for living up to his commitment and giving so much love and emotion to his fellow comrades but I also think it is senseless for him to even be there. For any of them to be there. I will pray for his safe return and hope that somehow that idiot we call our President comes up with a BETTER plan soon. Sorry if I offended anyone. I am just so angry about what is going on over there. Peace to you Em, that is all I can hope for; some peace for you.

**YoungAtHeart** · January 28, 2007, 07:05 PM

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Dear Em,

Your post brings tears to my eyes. Words fail me--I don't know what to say. My heart is breaking for you as you say goodbye to your son. I admire his commitment to his buddies and his duty. The one amazing difference between this war and Vietnam is that Americans won't make the same mistake and blame our troops--we support them all the way!

I wish there was something that I could do to console you, but please know that you and Donnie are in my thoughts and prayers. George hasn't had his way yet.

Much love,
Kathy:h

**Popeye** · January 28, 2007, 11:55 PM

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Hi Em.
As a Biritish citizen I have to say that I am ashamed at the way my country has acted throughout this whole sordid episode. I do not blame the military at all; they are doing their job as best they can. Tony Blair is leaving office soon and I feel that he is using this to boost his image, and to get a nice write-up in the history books. I don't know anyone here who supports the war. It was launched on a platform of lies and deceit. The true motive must be the usual Western one. Money.
I feel for you Em, and for every mother and father who has to watch their children go to war. It would be easier if the war was justifiable, but not much.

**Changeling** · January 29, 2007, 04:16 AM

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As another Brit I totally agree with what PaulB wisely says.
Nobody I know suppports the decisions that have been made on this issue.

Dearest Em
As a mother with a son of 21 I relate to your situation, I am not one for praying but all my thoughts are with you both.
Lots of warm wishes
Changeling

**irishlady** · January 29, 2007, 04:18 AM

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Em,

I have cried many tears since I started this journey with MWO, tears for myself and tears for others when I have read their stories, but when I read your post just now I cried more than ever before...I have a son, he is just 28 years old and if he was in Iraq I don't know what I would do...
I would like to add my name to Pauls in the condemnation of Tony Blair, and I will add the name of George Bush as well...Two despicable and weak buffoons, weak because they know they have made a big mistake but they won't admit it..
Em, it will be hard, but for Donnies sake try to stay strong, and I'm sure it goes without saying that you have the support and prayers of all of us here...
Will be thinking of you,
Love from Louise xxxx

**betty boop** · January 29, 2007, 06:53 AM

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Paul, Loiuise & changeling I agree wholeheartedly with your comments ....

Em, like the others, I cried for you when I read this, My prayers are with you and your family ....

Take care Love, :l :l :l

**Scarlet** · January 29, 2007, 07:58 AM

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Hi Em,

I, like so many others who've posted their replies, want to lend my support. I haven't posted here for quite a while - well, since mid-December. (I was very good until I returned to Europe after spending Christmas with my family in the States. Then came back here and fell off the wagon big time :durn: ) Anyway, just to say.......I am an American who's lived overseas since 1997. First England, then Ireland, now Switzerland......have seen such contrast in the way Americans were perceived since "KING GEORGE" took over. I am, and always have been, supportive of our troops. But, as you say in your post, King George doesn't care what the rest of the world thinks!! Doesn't this totally go against what we should be advocating to the rest of the world?? Shouldn't we ALL be trying to find the most non-aggressive, peaceful solution to this conflict?? The BIGGEST issue that the rest of the world has with our President is just that.......he doesn't seem to CARE what the rest of the world thinks!!

OK......off my soapbox now. But after lurking around for about a month now.......trying to "get it back together"......I just had to send my support. Hang in there........let us know what your son needs. Until those guys are out of there and that horrible situation, all we can do is DO WHAT WE CAN DO.

Much love to you and your son,
Scarlet

**Debh** · January 29, 2007, 08:20 AM

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Em

Our love and our stringht go with Donnie and also with you, we will all be here for you both

Love Deb the Aussie girl

**samadhi** · January 29, 2007, 08:30 AM

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Em - just wanted to add my words of support and you and your son will be in my prayers. I have 2 boys and don't know how I would handle it if I was in your situation - especially when it's putting your life on the line for what seems like such a useless cause. I was in support of the war at first - but lets face it, It's been a wreck for a few years. What's the difference if we get out of the war now or 10 years from now? Thousands of lives, thousands of severe injuries and billions of dollars. Everything else will be the same, they need to make the change in their own country, we can't be enforcers. Enough of my soapbox!

**Boo** · January 29, 2007, 08:38 AM

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Em, I have you and your son close to my heart. With love, Boo Boo

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