Any other moms have sons or daughters deployed in the middle east?

April - posted on 11/14/2009

My son has been deployed o Iraq since July. Found out last week that he will get some R&R December 1st!! Can't wait to see him!!!

Deneale - posted on 10/14/2009

My son just came back from Baghram Afghanistan. He was there for a year. Hes in the Florida Army National Guard, still and for 6 more years. Chances of him getting deployed again....unfortunately? Are looking good. Hes 21. If you need advise or support, hit me up....been there, done that.....

Elaine - posted on 10/12/2009

Hi, I just joined. Been an Army mom for 17 years now, *13 active He is currently on his 2nd deployment, First was Iraq in 2002 and now he is in Kuwait or at least stationed there but drives trucks into Iraq. He joined in high school in 1992 and was 82nd Airborne. The war was in Saudi at the time and he was still considered a vet of that war as he was delayed entery enlistment but could be called up at any time. He did not however have to serve overseas at that time. After 2yrs in he returned home and for 4yrs worked and went to college. He then returned to Army Reserve to fulfill his 8yr agreement with Uncle Sam. He has reinlisted twice since then.

When his daughter was 6 mos old, he went to Iraq and drove semi's on "the road"

Although he does not discuss what happened over there, every now and then, things are mentioned that in time add up. He was there for only 3 mos when his wife took ill and he came home. He did not speak to family for 6 mos. The hardest time of my life.

He was later divorced and he and his wife tried to work things out by going for counseling. He was diagnosed as Mild Post War Syndrome. He was helped by this and I felt he was getting along better and seem fairly happy again. He was then redeployed in Mar of this year. He and his ex did not make it but he found a new person in his life and when he came home this Sept they got married. He seems very happy now but I worry because most of their relationship is via telephone, facebook, etc. I believe this deployment is much better on him as the war in Iraq is not as bad as it was the first time. He felt lonely and deserted then. Now, technology has caught up with our boys and girls over there and they have cell phones, internet, skype etc to keep in close contact with loved ones at home. IT IS WONDERFUL to hear our phone ring and IT S HIM. AND......we both use Alltel with no roaming charges and we both have local numbers in which we are family/friends no charges. SOOOOOO I talk to him in Kuwait for free! When he was at Fort Bragg in 1992 for 2 years I did not see a phone bill under $250 a month. Keep the faith Moms, most of our boys are coming home safe. I am not delusional so I will not say ALL. I just put his safety in God's hands. That is the best any mother can do.

Tammy - posted on 09/12/2009

My son is in Army (infantry) and is currently in Iraq. My daughter is in army also but she is a military police correcitonal officer and is currently waiting to leave to go to Cuba. Its hell but ya got to take one day at a time. Have you got to see him on web cam yet?

Libby - posted on 08/26/2009

Hello All! Poud and Fearful that is how I answer the question that is asked of me daily! My oldest son is in Iraq for his second tour on the same day that he left for Iraq my middle son went to basic training in Ft. Jackson. My youngest son will leave for basic training next June 23rd. Proud but fearful is all that I feel. I read a few of the posts and I realized that I am not the only mom out there who is proud and fearful. I will keep each of your sons and or daughters in my prayers!

Patricia - posted on 08/18/2009

Yes I do

Shirley - posted on 08/08/2009

my son is going to Iraq for the second time in September...it's soooo hard!!

Sheila - posted on 08/07/2009

Good morning Military Moms! I haven't written on here since May when we were doing our countdown for my sons 15 day R&R leave. He came home the middle of July and believe me, he didn't have a moment to breathe...lol. As soon as he stepped off that plane, his only request was for Hooter's wings and a beer...GO FIGURE...lol. There was a group of about 50 people (family, friends, bystanders) at the airport awaiting his arrival and nobody could imagine how Proud I was when absolute strangers walked up to him and shook his hand, thanked him, Mom's who hugged him and little children who just wanted to touch his uniform. I have experienced this before but I get a bigger lump in my throat with each time. As much as Matt was happy to be home for those 15 days, he was also happy to get back to his unit in Afghanistan and complete their mission. My only piece of advice when they come home for R&R is to not have something planned for everyday. Most of the plans my daughter-in-law had made, fell through and as I told her for the next time he comes home, "the best made plans are no plans at all". He was actually exausted when he left here to go back...lol. I'm thinking and praying for all your sons and daughters who are serving.

Sharon - posted on 07/28/2009

Hi, Lisa. My name is Sharon and I just joined this community. Saw your post and thought I would respond as a "been there, done that, got the tee shirt" mom! My son is a US Army Captain currently stationed at Ft Hood, TX but was in Iraq for 15 months with the 3d ID out of Benning from Mar 07 until May 08. I am happy to report that he returned safe and sound, in body and mind, and I survived! Also have to tell you that it was the longest 15 months of my life. Being an Army (military) mom is not easy, but he has been military-bound since he could walk, and has my 100% support. He is already tentatively scheduled to go back in Nov '10, so am dreading that, but he loves what he does, so he continues to have my support. I pray that your son will have a safe deployment. I don't have any sage wisdom to share with you to help you get through this time, but I know prayer helped me. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time, and please pass on my thanks to your son for his service. The majority of Americans appreciate and support what he does for us, and I am just one of them!

Vickie - posted on 07/18/2009

My son is @ Fort Bliss, TX now, deploying to Afghanistan in August. He's with USAR 447th MP Co. I know I'll worry the entire time until he's back at home safe.

All of our troops, including quite a few of his friends from school, are in my thoughts always. He joined the Army Reserve in March '08 @ 17, graduated in June, and has been in "officially" since Aug. '08. 8/31 is his birthday and this is the 2nd year he won't been home :(

Be very proud of your soldiers. They give up everything and ask nothing in return for their country. They are my heroes.

Judy - posted on 06/21/2009

Hi! My son is at Fort Lewis WA right now and will deploy to Afghanistan in 3 weeks! He will be with a Stryker unit. I am so worried already and he hasn't even left yet!!

Molly - posted on 06/18/2009

this is just a thought...maybe they need us over there to kick anybodys ----


that messes with our children ( my son would laugh out loud )


what i can be sure of, he is pretty good at what he does


i will pray everyday for him and all the restof our kids because they are just plain awesome and deserve all our good wishes

Juanita - posted on 06/18/2009

I will keep him and all of them in my prayers....we need to stick together and lean on each other for support.

Nancy - posted on 06/18/2009

he's been in the army sence 05 this is his first deployment to iraq ,say's he's bored over then i'm glad for that , say's he only goes on missions once in awhile

Nancy - posted on 06/18/2009

hello yes my son left in march

Juanita - posted on 06/06/2009

Yes Miss Joslyn Nikole she is our 2nd granddaughter and 3rd grandchild and we can not wait to see her. My birthday is Friday so it will be a GREAT birthday to see her for the first time!!!

Molly - posted on 06/06/2009

congratulations!!!!!!!!!

you are blessed with a girl?enjoy yourself

Juanita - posted on 06/04/2009

Yes it is hard. This is the 2nd time my son has been over there. I think it was harder for his wife this time because of her being pregnant. They have tried so long to have this baby but she finally got here last Thursday all pink and healthy.

Molly - posted on 06/04/2009

i have just learned my son is going back , wow , how hard is this for a mother

i love my son so much, GOD bless him and all that are there and going

GOD bless all the family that waits

pride and fear...how hard it is to feel both at the same time

Juanita - posted on 06/04/2009

My son is serving in Iraq right now. he is home on leave for 2 weeks he just had his first child a little girl but is due back in Iraq in a few days til September.

Molly - posted on 05/23/2009

my boy was in bootcamp the day we were bombed

i have been a army mom for just a few years

he was deployed for 1 year and has orders to return

i love him and will honestly say that was the hardest year of my life

he e lives across the country and has the most beautiful and loving wife i could ask for in a daughter-in-law

stay busy and positive and he will be home for you to touch

send a e-mail every day and laugh to yourself at what his remarks will be when he checks his e-mails and sees a hundred

good luck to you and GOD bless your child

Sheila - posted on 05/13/2009

My son enlisted in June '07 with 100% of my support...even knowing we were in a war that has raged on for 8 years now, and knowing he would be deployed at some point. Well, that day came Janauary 29,2009. He is in Khowst, Afghanistan for one year but does get a 2 week leave this July and then will report back the rest of the deployment. He reports that he loves his job so much that he has gone ahead and re-enlisted and already has another deployment date for next April. The hardest thing is that he just got married last July and all he truly wants right now is to hold his wife, and give his Momma a big hug and kiss...lol. The easiest way for us to communicate with him is through Yahoo Messenger. He reports that is is safer to talk that way. He is actually 10 hours ahead of us so when I get on the computer at 8 in the morning, it is already 6 at night there. He has been putting the most amazing pictures up on his MySpace page and they are so incredible, it's like you are actually standing right there with him. He shoots all the cannons and big guns...and a Paratrooper as well...he always like that stuff growing up. One thing we have all had to promise him is that when we do talk to him on the computer that we do not do a countdown to when he will be home for those 2 weeks in July. He says that is the worst thing in the world for all of them over there. Their days are long and hard enough....his shifts are 24 on and 24 off but he has decided to volunteer on some shifts just to get 36 hours in and keep his mind off of being home. I just know that once I see him and touch him for those 2 weeks in July, it will make the rest of the 4 months after that alot easier until he comes home in January. My daughter-in-law sends him 2 care packages A DAY! AND, she has him growing a garden right outside his barracks...lol. They both take weekly pics to see who's garden is growing faster. If I can be of any help to the newly deployed Mom's, please let me know. I am always here, always bragging about ALL our Military and ALWAYS praying for each and every one of them...until they ALL come home!

Anita - posted on 04/27/2009

My son joined in July 08 also, he is currently serving in Mosul, Iraq but home right now on a 2 week leave. Best wishes to you and yours enjoy every minute you have with him while he is home it is very difficult watching them go so far away from home, but the home comings are that much better!

Lisa - posted on 04/19/2009

my son joined 12/08 while still in HS. he will be gone a year. I will be learning new technology this summer, to communicate. How are things going so far?

Lisa - posted on 04/19/2009

My son deployed for his 1st deployment to Iraq in February. He's only been in the Army since July 08 so this is a whole new experience for us.

Lisa - posted on 04/19/2009

he left 2 days ago for training, then will go to iraq.