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I don't know what to call this poem
by char.mike | May 24 '03
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Re: Beautiful (Reply to this comment)
by char.mike
Teri, thanks so much, prayers mean so much to me. I know they will bring him home safe.

Smiles, Char
Aug 24 '03
11:41 am PDT

Beautiful (Reply to this comment)
by theresaro
and had tears rolling down my eyes. I will be keeping you and AJ in my prayers.
Teri :)
Aug 23 '03
4:08 am PDT

Re: You have my prayers (Reply to this comment)
by char.mike
Thank You!

Smiles, Char
Jun 19 '03
12:18 pm PDT

You have my prayers (Reply to this comment)
by Lark729_89
Always.


Carol
Jun 18 '03
9:48 pm PDT

Re: Good News... (Reply to this comment)
by char.mike
Oh I bet you are thrilled! I'm so happy for you!
WHOHOO!

We got our first letter from AJ yesterday! :O)

I will be doing another update on him soon and let everyone know what he had to say.

Smiles, Char
Jun 10 '03
9:38 am PDT

Re: Hi (Reply to this comment)
by char.mike
John, that would be a good title...I'll consider it. Thanks!

Smiles, Char
Jun 02 '03
12:00 pm PDT

Re: Bless your heart!!! (Reply to this comment)
by char.mike
Bec, thanks, thanks and more thanks....it is appreciated.

Smiles, Char
Jun 02 '03
11:58 am PDT

Re: Lots of..... (Reply to this comment)
by char.mike
Barbara, thank you so much! I know with all the prayers being sent his way that AJ will make it home fine.

Smiles, Char
Jun 02 '03
11:58 am PDT

Hi (Reply to this comment)
by prelude99
I think you should call it "Sleepless fears." Great poem!

-John
Jun 01 '03
7:38 am PDT

Bless your heart!!! (Reply to this comment)
by a_southern_mom
What a beautiful, tender poem! I'm thinking of you!!!

Hugs~

Bec
May 30 '03
2:48 pm PDT

Lots of..... (Reply to this comment)
by LILvoyce
Prayers and Hugs. I will say a prayer for you and your family this evening.

Sincerely,

Barbara
May 29 '03
6:28 pm PDT

Re: Listen to the Grannie... (Reply to this comment)
by char.mike
Katy, thanks! You are right, no parent or family should ever have to go through times like this :O(

I am thankful for everyday that goes by with no knock at my door. My heart jumps and start pounding each time anyone comes to my door. It is not fun to walk around feeling spooked all the time.

I will just be so happy to have him home safe.

Thanks so much for your comment.

:O) Char
May 29 '03
10:46 am PDT

Listen to the Grannie... (Reply to this comment)
by katybrighteyes
Virginia said it better than I can, Char. It hurts me to see others like you, living in fear for their loved ones... especially when it's their children. I remember our family having similar thoughts and worries during the Viet Nam era. My God, will this world ever learn?

Hugs, hopes, thoughts & prayers for you and yours, dear.

Katy
May 26 '03
8:16 pm PDT

Re: I Know the Feeling - (Reply to this comment)
by char.mike
Virginia, thanks! Many prayers are needed and greatly appreciated at this time. I know I've said this way too many times, but I will be so happy and relieved when he is home safe. I'm hoping I will never have to worry about a knock on the door again.

I know there are too many moms, dads, wives sitting home worried about their loved ones...I just never understood the stress and fear until my own son was put in danger.

Gosh, I just want him home safe and sound. (sigh...BIG sigh)

Hugs & Smiles, Char
May 26 '03
11:24 am PDT

Re: Title (Reply to this comment)
by char.mike
Thanks so much for the suggestion...I will consider it. :O)

Smiles, Char
May 26 '03
11:16 am PDT

I Know the Feeling - (Reply to this comment)
by Granniemose
and you expressed it so beautifully in your poem.

Of course you want AJ home - he is somewhere in your every thought. I PRAY for AJ as well as the rest of the brave young men out there..and I pray for you and Mike, Char. I know that staying home and waiting is almost beyond bearing - but we do it. Putting it in writing, and in beautiful poetry will help - and God bless you.

Virginia
May 25 '03
1:10 pm PDT

Re: This speaks........... (Reply to this comment)
by char.mike
Kath,
Thank you. I want AJ home safe so bad yearning doesn't begin to describe the feeling.

I have been trying to keep busy and do ok most days, but the darn nights and the horrible nightmares are affecting my sleep very badly.

I will be so happy and relieved when he is home and I can give him a hug and see his bright blue eyes, cheesy grin and hear him say "Hi Momma."

I won't even get frustrated when he introduces me to his friends as "My little Momma!" (he's around 5'10 and I'm 5'2, well almost 5'2)

I just really want him home safe.

Thanks so much for the prayers; I know they help and will bring him home safe to me.

Hugs & Smiles, Char
May 25 '03
7:56 am PDT

This speaks........... (Reply to this comment)
by kamel622

.....from a Mother's heart. I know that the night time is the worst.

My prayers remain with you and AJ, that he'll soon be walking through your door.

God Bless.........kath
May 24 '03
7:08 pm PDT