In Honor Of The Victims At The Fort Hood, TX Attack

Thanks, Sharon. I just have to show my patriotic side once in a while or I will just have a meltdown. ☺

My ex-SIL served in Iraq. My husband and I both served. My husband for 24 years. I actually deployed him to the Mid East once. He hasn’t forgotten it. ☺

Thank you, Ilunia. you are an angel. ♥

Me,too. We are in deep trouble. Thank you, Jael. xo

I will be praying for your nephew’s safe return. ☺

That is so kind of you, Ted. I have always liked Europeans. I want to visit Ireland because most of my ancestors came from there. I hope things are better in the UK than here. I am deeply grateful for all who stood with us on that terrible day in 2001 and since. I hope all the troops from all the countries are home soon. xoxo

Thank you, Solomon. Let’s hope they are home soon. xo

Thank you, Barry. I hadn’t heard of Books for Soldiers. It is a great idea and something I would like to do. xoxo

Amen, Hans. As I told Wendy, I hope Australia is doing better than we are. The economic situation is really bad here. A lot of these kids are joining the military because they need a job and a roof over their heads. I believe that Australia, UK, Canada and the US are the only countries that have troops over there. I say it is time to bring them home. I don’t think we can defeat the Taliban. They are too strong. We lost 8 soldiers from our Army Post here just a couple of weeks ago. We have had hundreds of casualties from this post. These are things that keep me up at night. xo

Amen to that, Wendy. I hope Australia is doing better than we are. The economy is so bad here. A lot of young people join the military because they need an income and the educational benefits-if they live long enough to collect on them. I have pictures of the Australian flag and flags of all the allies. I just thought some people might take offense if I posted them. With all our efforts, things are deteriorating in Afghanistan. I wish the would just bring home the troops. xo

Thank you, Cheryl. xo

Thank you, Tim. xo

Thank you, Sue. It is sad that people sign up just to have a roof over their heads. Aidan is the hospital with flu/pnemonia. He is not doing well. Please keep him in your prayers.

Thank you, John. Amen to peace! I hope our troops are home soon. xo

Me, too. Thank you, Curtiss. xoxo

Thank you, Antanas. I hope your son is home and safe. xo

Thank you, Chip. xoxo

Thank you, Janice. My grandson is in the hospital with flu. I am leaving soon to sit with him. Could use some of those prayers. xo

Thank you, Anthony. xo

Hal, I will be praying for your son. So many are on their 4th tour. No one would have believed that this would have gone on so long. Take care. xo

Thank you, Carlos. I am glad your daughter and husband are home safely. I hope they all are soon. xo

Thank you, Malcolm. My grandson is in the hospital with flu. Could use some prayers. ☺

Thank you, James. I have learned to layer! Well, Aidan is the hospital with flu and I have to go sit with him for a few hours. I am running on about 3 hours of sleep. Now that it is cold, the flu is breaking out everywhere. I hope you are having a good week. xo

Thank you very much, Susan. We will all be happy when they are home. xo

Thank you very much, Paul. xo

Thank you, Marvin. xo

Thank you, Kate. This war is turning out to be worse than Vietnam. I just wish they would bring the troops home. 8 years is enough of trying to fight the Taliban. xo

I totally agree. Remember, the former Soviet Union got there arses kicked over there. I just don’t think we can change that place. I hope I am wrong. Thank you for the comment. xo

Thank you, Thea. xo

I agree. Let the people on the ground make decisions. The Vietnam War was lost because of politicians back here. xo

Thank you, Terri~Lynn. I hope you are well. xo

Thank you very much, dougie. There is place near where I live that has flags of about 50 countries. I would like to do a series of flags of different countries. I have to have a windy day with a blue sky to get some good shots. I enjoy flag pictures-don’t know why. xo

Thank you, Barry. xo

You are so right. The first time they came under fire they would have a totally different attitude. I can remember going through chemical warfare training where they throw you a gas mask and sling you into a room full of tear gas. You learn quickly, believe me. They used to make us stay up for 24 hours straight just see how we could function without sleep. Our politicians are a bunch of pampered poodles without a clue. xo

Thank you, JB. xoxo

Hi, James. Aidan had some rough moments last night in the hospital but seems to be turning the corner. I stoped at Toys R Us on the way back from the hospital today so he will get plenty of Bob The Builder and Thomas toys to help him forget the bad times. He comes home tomorrow and I will keep him. He just has to be on oxygen for a few days. I appreciate your kindness. You are a wonderful friend. xo

Thank you, Shoaib. I live in a city with about 5 military bases so I just can’t help myself. xo

Thank you, Daniela. Aidan is my grandson. I am still getting used to the idea of being a grandmother. He was born with a horrible birth defect involving the heart. He had 2 surgeries which have saved his life. He got the flu and the fever made his heart go bonkers and he couldn’t get enough oxygen. He will have another surgery where they go through his groin to put stents in to hold open the pulmonary artery. He has had wonderful doctors and is doing better than we could ever have expected. Thank you for your kindness. xo

My husband and I were both in the military. I think it is especailly hard for people who are active duty or veterans to hear of these things. xo