From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=872">cryingshame58</a><BR>
Date: 8 January 2005<P>

Ladyinwaiting,<BR>
A friend to my family (young marine named John) is returning by air in a week to USA after spending his 2nd tour of IRAQ...We will be having a huge celebration in a couple of weeks when he returns to town...I was told earlier tonight that John's younger brother is making plans to sign up with the Air Force...I have several other friends (louisiana national guard)that are stationed there from my home town...Daily, I pray for all the troops, but send special ones to those that i know and love...As always, I pray for peace for all...take care...<BR>
CS58
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From: <a href="/blend/av.cgi?id=1103">ladyinwaiting</a><BR>
Date: 8 January 2005<P>

cryingshame ~ thank you...i thank god each day that my son has not choosen that path, however, if he should i would not stop him, but wish for him not to go...it is so strange to watch my children and their friends grow from preschool to adulthood...i as the other parents feel they all belong to us, those childhood bonds are strong...they have been together many years...advantages of small town...i was not that fortunate as a child, we relocated many times...but strong friendships i do have...just not those from early years...i trust as you trust and the nation trust...the will be done...it is out of our hands...i am thankful everyday for this free nation...
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