| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Oct 18 2007 : 9:43:59 PM
I am more than a little freaked out today. My oldest son got orders today calling him to active duty (Army) he has been an inactive reserve for 5 years and only had a little over 2 months left. He has to report to SC for mobilization training 2 days before his 30th birthday..on Nov. 25. He was called up for 400 days and isn't connected to his original unit. I will have to find out more of the details tomorrow. He is sort of in shock. I am just terrified. I know there was always this chance..but all this time passing sort of made me forget. He was in medic training..right after bootcamp during the Sept. 11th tragedy and I was so afraid he would get sent right out then...but then all this time and he was "safe". Please pray that I can be strong for him, cuz I don't feel very strong right now!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| bboopster |
Posted - Nov 10 2007 : 08:04:28 AM
Aunt Jenny,
I also wear a pin my oldest son gave me all the time. It is a yellow ribbon with an ARMY charm hanging from it. It is small but a reminder. I have had strangers hug me, offer their prayers and support. It gives me such pride to have the support from the public. I also wear a small heart shaped pin that has the American flag on it. If you ever need some support you just call on me and I will be there. Us Blue Star Mothers need to stick together to support each other and our families. Hugs and 
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
| Lainey |
Posted - Nov 05 2007 : 05:57:50 AM
God bless you and your family Jenny. You all will be in prayers. Take care!
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| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Nov 04 2007 : 4:51:21 PM
I don't have a Blue Star Flag yet. Good idea. Thanks so much for your hints and words of advice and comfort Betty Jo. Wow...I can't even imagine if all three of my grown boys were in the army. Besides this oldest one I have a 27 year old and 23 year old too. You are amazing to be handling THAT!!
I like the web cam idea!!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| bboopster |
Posted - Nov 04 2007 : 08:52:59 AM
Aunt Jenny my thought and prayers are with you and your family during this time of Pride and Terror as Rene put it. I have all 3 of my boys in the Army and I have had many moments like what your are dealing with at this moment. My middle son is returning to Iraq sometime in the next 3 months and my oldest has orders for Korea in the early spring. He is home on leave right now and sitting in my living room. Here a few tips from experience. First know this war is much safer then the wars before it. With less casulities and maimed soldiers. Second DO NOT BELIEVE everything you hear in the news. We only hear what the government wants use to hear. The bad and scary. Third technology these days is awesome with instant messaging, telephones and computers. Get your son, his family and yourself a Web Cam (my son just installed mine today)they are awesome and cheep. Mine even has voice abilities. I was able during my one son's first tour to see him during our IM time now he will also be able to see me too. My oldest and youngest used theirs during the boot camps and stations and being able to see them is so comforting. Fourth remember the ARMY changes its mind at the drop of a dime. My sons have had orders for deployments and at the last minute they are changed. And last of all Crying, knotted stomach and fear are all normal for a mother but fill yourself with PRIDE that your son is not only keeping his family safe but also fighting for the rest of us and our freedoms that we so enjoy like talking to each other on this forum. DO you have your Blue Star Mothers Flag? If not get yourself one and proudly display it in your window. I also have a sign at the end of my driveway that says "ARMY Proud a Home of a Soldier" Be proud!!!!!!! Your son is doing an awesome duty!! God is magnificent and has his plan and we need only follow him and he will keep us safe. 
3 Blue Star Mother and Proud of it!
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
Enjoying the road to the simple life :>) |
| peggysue |
Posted - Nov 02 2007 : 02:56:53 AM
you and your son are in my prayers. may God bless you both
peg |
| Annab |
Posted - Nov 01 2007 : 03:36:10 AM
This is so tough and I'm sad for you.
I'm also proud for all our troops present and past who have made this nation as great as it has been.
Prayers for protection.....for you and some of my friends who are over there too.
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| sewgirlie |
Posted - Oct 24 2007 : 5:25:24 PM
I am praying for your son and your family. You will be in my thoughts! |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Oct 23 2007 : 8:34:08 PM
That is a wonderful way to describe it Rene!! That is exactly it!! Thanks so much for your prayers~!
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Oct 23 2007 : 6:58:56 PM
Jenny,
I have two boys in the Military (4 boys in all)..... It is a strange combination between pride and terror isnt it? You and your son will be in our thougts and prayers....
Rene'~Farm Girl
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, but that we are powerful beyond measure......" |
| Phils Ann |
Posted - Oct 23 2007 : 1:37:39 PM
Dear sweet Jenny, I'm sending you hugs and prayers... and prayers for your son.
Love,
Ann
Sairy Hill Thicket
There is a Redeemer. |
| ArmyWifey |
Posted - Oct 23 2007 : 05:59:36 AM
Jenny,
Just remember God is more than able to take care of him there just as he does here. He has more chance of dying in a car crash in Anaheim (crazy drivers! :)) then he does in Iraq right now.
Hugs,
Holly
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!
http://timsarmywifey.blogspot.com
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| Past Blessings |
Posted - Oct 22 2007 : 8:29:54 PM
You and your son and family are in my prayers. As the mom of three boys, sending a son to war is my biggest fear. But God is a big God and loves your son even more than you do. I pray you can rest in know that God is in control.
Hugs and blessings,
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Oct 22 2007 : 4:51:41 PM
I got to talk to him today. I am making plans to go out there to visit on Nov. 12th or 13th for a few days. I was going to go a week sooner, but he wants to take his little girl to Disneyland before he leaves and would still be working some of the days I would be there...so it will be better if I go and get more time with him. I hate this though..my stomach is tied up in knots.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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| AuntJo |
Posted - Oct 22 2007 : 12:03:57 PM
Jenny, I just want you to know that we will be praying for you and your son. Please give him an extra hug from all of us.
Aunt Jo to 24 nieces and nephews and counting
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| mrs. graham |
Posted - Oct 22 2007 : 11:47:37 AM
Hi Jenny,
I'm so sorry for the news,and will pray for a peaceful outcome!
~Marqueta
"Far from the madding crowd's ignoble strife Their sober wishes never learn'd to stray."~Thomas Gray
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| Kathie |
Posted - Oct 21 2007 : 7:51:17 PM
I'm so Sorry Jenny over the news that you've all gotten..
I just can't imagine how hard this is..
As you said.. all this time he's been here.. 'Home' with us..
& now as he's nearly finished.. this comes up..
So not what any of you had expected to hear..!
Your all in my heart.. & thoughts everyday..
love you..
Kathie
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
| Sweet Harvest Homestead |
Posted - Oct 21 2007 : 05:32:59 AM
What a great son you raised Aunt Jenny!
He is a warrior. We need more great men like him.
You all are in my thoughts.
Lindy
www.sweetharvesthomestead.typepad.com |
| Annika |
Posted - Oct 19 2007 : 8:58:10 PM
Jenny, I don't want you or your son to feel that I am ungrateful. I am ALWAYS behind the troops when they are in the right and doing their best. I am just sick of all of the fighting in the world...sometimes I wish I could just hop up on a chair and holler at everyone to sit down and hush up! Too much war for no good reason in the world. Democracy IS a good reason. How the guy across the street prays isn't. I have said my prayers for you to find peace and comfort and for your son to blaze through with flying colours and be home to give his proud mama a peck on the cheek in no time. I haven't been here on the board very long, so I don't know you very well. and if you are a natural medicine, chemical medicine or what ever works type of girl, but things that sometimes help when I'm having a doozy of a head ache is a neck massage or to lie down with a cold cloth scented with lavender water on my forehead. I have taken tincture of valerian for head aches in the past, but I'd make sure that it didn't go wrong with any meds you might be on.
Just fussin' at ya. You take care and be strong. I'm about to "adopt" a troop or ten from one of the support the troops type sites, so if you and he want, I'll just add him to my list of people that need a letter every couple weeks and a bit of a treat now and again. We are an Army family, with some Marines on the side, I love sending support packages. It is something to do besides pacing and worrying
Hugs to you
Wishing you joy in small things and peace in your heart
Annika
http://panzymoon.wordpress.com/ |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Oct 19 2007 : 7:19:03 PM
I stayed home today (turned down a sub job in Kindergarten..my favorite) and had a quiet day sewing all day..it really helped. My favorite cousin called this evening from Arizona and I got to have a long talk with her (she and her family are coming here for T.giving) and that helped too. I havn't been able to get rid of this headache..but I am trying. It is looking like my plans are to go out to Calif by myself (fly) and visit for a couple days.
Hey Mima..if I am out there I would love to see you...it is only 15 miles! Corey will be working I am sure while I am there so I may have a little free time during the day. Maybe. We can try.
I sure appreciate all your prayers.
Jenny in Utah
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
http://www.auntjennysworld.blogspot.com/ visit my little online shop at www.auntjenny.etsy.com |
| mima |
Posted - Oct 19 2007 : 3:08:23 PM
Oh Jenny!!! Many hugs and prayers!!!! |
| CountryBorn |
Posted - Oct 19 2007 : 2:37:48 PM
Jenny, this is a mother's worst nightmare. It is totally understandable that you are a mess. I know I would be. I will pray for your son and that he comes home safe and sound soon if he is deployed. I know you are a strong woman and that you will be there to back him up 100%. I pray for your peace of mind and the ability to deal with this frightening time. God will be there for you and so will we. Talk your fears out, it makes them more managable.
Prayers and Hugs,
Mary Jane
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| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Oct 19 2007 : 12:29:37 PM
will pray for you and son.
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| abbasgurl |
Posted - Oct 19 2007 : 12:17:10 PM
Oh Jenny! My heart goes out to you. I will be praying for your "boy" and for you too. As the Momma of three sons this is always in the back of my mind. We will pray your son is back home very soon.
We had a friend called up with ONE month left to serve, also reserves. He went, was there six months, and returned home safely. He & another dear friend married on his return. A very happy ending/beginning.
Bless you Jenny,
Rhonda
I'm a one girl revolution. |
| idcityrose |
Posted - Oct 19 2007 : 09:55:29 AM
Oh Jenny, I don't even have words. My oldest son, who is 37 was born with Downs Syndrome and his brother (who was born 14 months later) was in the National Guards here in Idaho. My second son now has two young children and his own business and it scares me senseless to think he could be called. I have a 17 year old son at home and I can't put into words what either of them being called to duty would do to me. I would rather go in their place than think about what could happen. If you were close I would hug you and let you cry your fears out but I can only cyber hug you. I don't respond to lots of topics but every once in a while one moves me to say something. You are all in my heart.
Farmgirl love to you all,
idcityrose
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| JudyBlueEyes |
Posted - Oct 19 2007 : 09:07:01 AM
(((((Aunt Jenny and Son and Family))))) My prayers and thanks to you all.
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