Just a Proud American Here
| When I posted about Life and Death Fears before a Deployment I never thought anything more about it then just pouring out my heart and feelings. Then when I checked my blog and found this and I wrote this as a reply, the depression turned to anger. I didn't need some idiot using me as a "human story" as to stopping the war in Iraq or another reason to bring the troops home. We all have are opinions on the war, but I don't really "air" my political beliefs. They are mine and mine alone. I guess that has now changed. The outpouring gratitude and support I have been receiving has been very humbling. I wasn't expecting anyone to step-up for me, I do a pretty go job of it myself. I am one tough little cookie that can speak her mind very well (yah, I have a pretty big mouth). When I told Sniper about everything that was going on with my little blog world he was a little pissed to say the least. Sniper doesn't understand much about the internet world let alone the blogging world. For he is a Marine doing his duty. For me the milblogs have been a wonderful place to find support and the "Truth" for what is going on in the Sand Box. I have stopped watching most news outlets, for they wouldn't know the truth if it hit them in the Ass....getting a little off track here. When Sniper told me he sent an email to post up on my blog I posted it. I am very humbled and full of pride of the post which he replied to the Ass Munch to say the least. I am very proud to be standing beside this truly wonderful Marine. Sniper is truly a man I am very proud of. I am proud to be his girlfriend and eventually Mrs. Sniper, if God grant's us that. Again, I know the reality of War and what can happen. Anything can happen. I am very thankful for men like him and our Military for what they do for us. I wish there was more I could do on the battlefront. I can't and have tried (medical reasons). What I can do as an American is keep the fires burning on the homefront, send him letters and care packages and put my little ol' two cents in where I can. We, American's, have a lot to be thankful for and I for one am a VERY PROUD to be an AMERICAN and an American Supporting all our troops. dyzgoneby |
posted by dyzgoneby at 1/10/2006 12:25:00 PM
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post a commentDGB:
Me again. When I read your "I can't stop crying" post, I expected you'd get things like "quit yer whining" and such. That the jerk took your post and used in that way got by me. As I told y'all in that private email- He is less than 1 1,000th of America. Not even a pissant. As you stated above- Anything can happen over there. Now, about your fears. Your Sniper, in spite of himself, will most likely be among the majority here. Those who come home with no wounds, no body bag, but rather more insight on the world than many would care to see. In the norm, he'll be back, carrying a whole new vernacular, and a fresh outlook on the world based in that old soup base- REALITY! He and his are the BEST! They are survivors!
When a man that I regarded as nearly GOD hit the wall at Daytona a few years ago, many said that he shouldn't have died like that. Consider that. He could have gone on to retire from racing then spend 2, 3, 4, or more years dying of Cancer, the ugliest of deaths. Some alternative, eh? If he had been asked what his choice of departure would be, I'm sure he'd have said: "Give me a wall at 160MPH, and let it be quick. This isn't meant to give you assurance, but to show that Sniper is doing what is probably his 2nd favorite thing, after being with you, of course. If push becomes shove, pray that his demise at 75 or 80 years old is swift and sure. When he comes home from his tour, back him, stand by him, and enjoy every day that he offers, and someday long in the future you can say that he loved you to the end. You'll cry now and then, and you'll worry, it's the nature of a loving, caring person. get on with it.
Also, a favorite design in my shop is my "code of life": "Enjoy Life, this is not a dress rehearsal" It works!
nuf sed
Dyz - there are a TON of us here stateside that would jump in to watch your six while he is deployed. This is the BEST community to be a part of - those that have served, are serving now, or are big Milbloggers. These people will stand by to make sure you are safe while Sniper is away.
Take care! Call on me if needed. God Bless, and God Speed.
Dyz
I am a former Lt USN..The Navy/Marine Corp family along with the Milbloggers stand ready to help you,
if the need arises..just ask.
Marvin
ps. make sure the doors are locked.
The doors are all secured!
Everynight I come home and check and double the doors. I then yell out, "All Secure, Sir!" The kids think this is absolutely hilarious. However, they do know I don't need my butt reamed again or anything else to happen with Sniper 6,000 miles away.
I'm constantly amazed at the sense of community throughout the military families here. I have not had anyone close to me serve as extensively as we're seeing now so I'm somewhat ignorant in how it all works. Reading you, Katy (Poop, Paxil and Pagentry) and Christie (Wonderful World of...) gives me three very different views of what active military means today.
Thank you to Sniper for all he does and to you for keeping his spirit alive and healthy.