For starters I want to say I am really scared about war probably starting this evening. Worried about EVERYTHING!! In no way do I want to downplay the seriousness of war.

But, I wanted to try and start a thread that is somewhat positive. I really get "pumped up" so to speak when there is someone on TV that is hyped up about the US troops going in and taking care of things. Maybe we could post our positive messages here and then when we're feeling down about the situation we can read the thread for some sort of comfort. So I will go first....

Good luck to all military families. I know we have a few on this board, and I think it's safe to say we all know troops that have been deployed at this time. I have confidence that the troops will get in there and get the job done right. They will kick some Iraqi buttock ;) US troops are heroes and there is no other place in the world that I would rather be right now than in the USA!

By Cheekymama on Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 12:30 am:

Going to try to post a graphic I made...

By Bea on Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 01:37 am:

By Cheekymama on Sunday, March 23, 2003 - 09:38 pm:

By Mechelle on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 01:39 pm:

By Feona on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 05:23 pm:

By Bubbels on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 10:41 pm:

Mike got his orders to ship out Sunday with the 4th Infantry Division to Iraq. For those who don't know, Mike is my SIL, my DD, Amy (Semperspencer here at MV's) DH. He'll also be going along with Palmbchprincess's DH, as well.

I'd like to join in the tribute here to our American soldiers with an awesome image and a copy of a song that always gives me goosebumps:

By Mommyathome on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 10:56 pm:

That was great bubbles...thanks so much for sharing that with us.

USA

By Daddy_Of_3 on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 11:15 pm:

Hi this is Mike I would like to thank ya'll for all your support especially my wonderful wife amy lyn, i would be nothing if it werent for all her support, love and conviction She had total faith in me when no one else did she stood by me when al others turned thier back. For this i am eternaly greatful.I would be nothing with out my 2 boys and baby to be as well they have been the best teacher of life I have ever known. They can brighten the darkest clouds in the sky and drive away the rain with their laughter. Moms thanks to you I have this wonderful life, for you concieved more than just a daughter you gave birth to a world of possibilities in Amy things that have touched my very soul desires to be somethong more be better at all that I do. You too have been there when I needed you, a shoulder to cry on , or just someone to be all mushy sentimental with. And of course my grandmother whom I call mom thank you for all the things you taught me. Even though i had a hard head every word you said to me sank in like a brick in the ocean. God rest your soul.

Love
Lloyd Michael Keith Spencer

PS Amy don't forget.... ALWAYS

By Colette on Monday, March 24, 2003 - 11:31 pm:

wow, nothing has touched my heart like that last post. Amy and Crystal, thoughts are with you, I cant imagine the feelings you have now. Amy, your dh's love shines through on that post. Bubbels, thoughts are with you as well, you obviously are proud of and love your sil very much. Lloyd Michael Keith Spencer, Thank you. May God keep you safe and bring you home soon.

By Ginnyk on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 05:24 am:

My niece's husband got his orders Sunday and will be going to Kuwait. He also will be going into "harms way". My niece and their son and I are, of course, worried sick about him and praying for his safety and the safety of all the troops.

I have nothing but respect for the people who are serving this nation in our armed forces and other ways by following the orders given to them by our government.

I continue to believe that our government, in beginning this war on Iraq, is wrong and that it is in the short and long run deeply harmful to the United States, to our role as a nation that has not, in this century, been the aggressor in any war (other than our very brief venture into Grenada), and I believe that the price we will pay for this very wrong action, in lives, in moral fiber, in international relations, and to our domestic safety and economy will burden us and our children and our grandchildren.

Even so, I remain firm in my support for those service members and others who are being placed in danger because of our government's actions, and my prayers and support are constant for my niece's husband, for Mike, for Crystal's husband, and for all the other men and women in the U.S. armed forces (and their civilian support) who are presently or will be risking their lives to carry out their orders, and I do not for one moment fault them for carrying out those orders, at great risk to themselves.

By Karen55 on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 07:39 am:

I'm sitting here with tears and goose bumps. We are ALL going to be affected by this, some closer than others.

Prayers for all the sons/husbands/fathers/uncles/nephews/significant others....................

By Claire on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 08:15 am:

Pam I am in tears as well.

I will continue to pray that they all stay safe and return home.

By Trina on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 09:15 am:

I will also continue to pray for all the soldiers and families involved. May they return HOME safely.

Has anyone put yellow ribbons up?

By Semperspencer on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 11:41 am:

thank you to everyone for your continued support for our troops. it means so much to me to know that soldiers like my husband have so much love and support for them at home. i love my dh so much, he is such a sweetheart.

By Palmbchprincess on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 12:24 pm:

Thank you all for your support for Amy, Mike, John, and me. This is one of the scariest things we will ever go through, and all I ask of my fellow Americans is that they remember this: No matter how you feel about the war, it is going on right now, and the men and women that are fighting it are someone's spouse, parent, child, etc. Regardless of your feelings on the war, hang a yellow ribbon, show your love and support for our troops.

By Jujubee on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 08:04 pm:

By Susan10 on Tuesday, March 25, 2003 - 10:17 pm:

Mike, and John, and your families, and the others who said they have family members going to Iraq: Thank-you! You are heroes. There are millions of us out here who really appreciate what you are doing. This may not be possible, but can I write to you? Or do you have any friends that I can write to? I'd love to send a card or greeting to anyone serving in the military, or their friends or family.