My daughter is...

[misternormal]

... being deployed to Iraq on Monday as medic for the 101st...

I fear for her safety and her safe return. As a father, I did not raise her to participate in an unjust military action. But as a soldier, she knows she has a job to do, and she has made that abundantly clear to me.

I told her on the phone last night that my feelings toward the Bush administration has nothing to do with my support of her and the rest of the service personnel involved in Iraq, or any other theater.

God speed, and come home safe.

[seabeyond]

1. has nothing to do with my support of the her

and did she clearly and easily understand and know what you were saying?

"God speed, and come home safe."

yes

[misternormal]

4. Yes, I made it clear to her, and she acknowledged her understanding.

[seabeyond]

5. the best. i am glad. thank you n/t

[misternormal]

14. Thank you

[Seedersandleechers]

49. Please get back to DU and let us know how she's progressing.

Will be thinking of her...

[misternormal]

98. Thank you...

.. and I will keep everyone updated...

[Faygo Kid]

2. All the best, Dad

I have a daughter, too. May your daughter and all the troops come home safe and soon.

[shadowknows69]

6. At least your daughter will be there

in the capacity of saving lives and not taking them. My thanks to her service and prayers for her safe trip home. Gods willing whole of body and spirit.

[misternormal]

17. Thank you

[misternormal]

15. Thank you

[mdmc]

3. My prayers are with you

Peace and low stress

[misternormal]

18. Thank you

[helderheid]

7. All my best thoughts to you and your family.

[misternormal]

19. Thank you

[babylonsister]

8. My heart is with you both. Please let her know there are

many people who support her, and we can do that while not supporting this war. May she stay safe.

[misternormal]

20. Thank you

[Minnesota Libra]

9. YOU TOLD HER RIGHT we pray for her safe and quick return, believe........

....our support for the troops themselves:patriot: are steadfast and will continue.:loveya: On the other hand, be assured we will keep fighting here at home to bring them all home quickly and safely.:grouphug:

[misternormal]

21. Thank you

[IndyOp]

10. You cannot control what she does.

And I pray with you for her safe return and for the safety of all US troops and all Iraqis.

IMHO, however, that the attitude/actions of 'professionalism' and 'duty' is not the moral choice.

IMHO, the moral choice is to refuse to report for duty. It was the resistance of soldiers that ended the Vietnam war.

You/she can view a trailer of the new movie: "Sir! No, Sir!" here: < http://www.sirnosir.com/ >

:hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[misternormal]

22. Thank you... She makes her own choices, and I support those choices...

... Had she chosen not to serve, I would have supported that as well...

[Hippo_Tron]

69. Not sure I agree here

John Kerry served in a war that he disagreed with because he didn't believe it was fair that only poor kids had to fight. He went to Vietnam so that someone didn't have to go in his place. I find that very honorable.

Now, if she had chosen to refuse to serve, I would find that very honorable too.

[misternormal]

100. Thank you for your response...

... I never agreed with her enlistment in the military... I served in the Army during Viet Nam, but was never placed in harm's way... I did not agree with that military action, nor do I agree with this one. But my daughter made her choice, and although it is not what I would have chosen for her, I am proud that she has matured enough to make those decisions for herself.

I am equally proud of the job that she chose to do. I know that she will do all she can for whomever may need her help.

[July]

11. I wish her well.

I hope she will return home safely and soon.

[misternormal]

23. Thank you

[BeyondThePale]

12. I hope for her safe and speedy return home...

I have two young boys and I cannot imagine what you are experiencing. All my best.

[misternormal]

24. Thank you

[rodeodance]

13. yes, my praryers are with you and your family. I have a nephew over

there.

[misternormal]

25. Thank you, and my prayers are with you and your family as well

[Frustratedlady]

16. Good thoughts and prayers headed with her

Please let your daughter know we are thinking of her and pray she will be safe and come home soon. I can't even imagine the concern you parents are going through when your children are sent in harm's way, but it is important for them to know that, even though we scream and yell about this war, we support our people.

Bless her heart.

[misternormal]

27. Thank you, and I will surely let her know of your kind words.

[dddem]

26. As a mother of daughters,

And as a former daughter myself, I appreciate the special love a father has for his "Little Girl", and my prayers are with you both. If it's any consolation to either of you, know that there are those of us back home who are praying and letting our voices be heard to bring all of your children home safe, and soon. God Bless.
Peace.

[misternormal]

29. Thank you

[Uncle Joe]

28. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers,

God speed to your daughter that she come safe.:hug:

[misternormal]

30. Thank you

[knitter4democracy]

31. What does she need?

I just finished a helmet liner for a soldier in Afghanistan, so my needles are empty. I'm also working up socks for another but have some yarn shopping to do. Would she like some boot socks? It would be my honor to make her anything she needs to be more comfortable. My hubby's a doc, so if she finds out she needs supplies or anything, just let me know.

I'll light a candle for her tonight. May she be kept safe, surrounded by angels, and may she come home safe and sound and soon.

[misternormal]

33. Thank you for your kind offer... if I find that she needs anything...

... I shall surely let you know.

[knitter4democracy]

35. Please do.

Maybe I should start a helmet liner anyway. I have black and tan, but for her, I might have to go to the yarn shop and get something softer and nicer but still Army colors. ;) Night duty, from what I hear, can get awfully cold and windy.

I could also start the socks, since I'm so slow. I'll go see what I've got in my stash.

[misternormal]

40. Thank you again

[knitter4democracy]

50. Oh, what's her shoe size?

That way, I can make them to fit. You can PM me whenever you think of it. I found some nice brown yarn I can get started on the socks with, and I found some other brown yarn I think I'll make the helmet liner with. It is good and soft.

[misternormal]

95. I will try and find out, she should be calling me today

[knitter4democracy]

97. Yay!

I found some nice chocolatey brown yarn in the stash last night that will make perfect boot socks. Let her know that they will be made however she wants--tall, short, tight, not, whatever. I can even put a design in them if she really wants. ;) I hope she's not allergic to wool, though. If she is, let me know, and I'll get her some good cotton yarn.

[blondeatlast]

32. My prayers go with her and for you. It just keeps hitting closer to home

by the day; a co-worker I've known for years left about a month ago.

May she come home safely, as may they all. God bless you all.

[misternormal]

34. Thank you...

... My ultimate wish is that they all come home safely

[Blue Diadem]

36. I'll keep your daughter in my thoughts for her and her fellow soldiers'

safe return.

:hug: for you. I don't have kids in the service, but I remember it well when my brothers left for Viet Nam. Take care of yourself too.

[misternormal]

38. Thank you

[DeepModem Mom]

37. I'll just echo your wish for her -- God speed, and come home safe. nt

[misternormal]

39. Thank you

[Tsiyu]

41. She sounds like a strong woman

I wish that she did not have to do this thing, but I am glad to know she will be there for the wounded soldiers.

Best wishes to all. My son was there a few times. It hurt my heart and scared me to death the whole time. No DU for me then!

I will wish peace for you as you wait. And know we are all here for you. :hug:

[misternormal]

43. Thank you, sincerely.

[tandot]

42. Sending positive thoughts to your daughter and you!

:grouphug:

[misternormal]

44. Thank you...

I'll take all of the positive thoughts I can get, and pass them all on to her.

[w8liftinglady]

45. a few words of advice from a soldier's mom

keep the lines of communication open.They are instructed to tell their parents "It's all good".I wish I had put a little more effort into getting him to open up,or at least write a journal.As a medic,she will need support when she gets home-something the Army is doing a little better about.There are several parents of deployed soldiers on DU.we also have a message board for military families.Thank your daughter for her brave service to America....and remember-we are all here for you.write anytime

[misternormal]

46. Thank you

[ClayZ]

47. Thoughts and Prayers for your daughter and you!

Our son was a medic in the Army Nationanal Guard. That, after spending 4 years in the Navy as a firefighter. He was out before bu$h TOOK office. He is now a Federal Firefighter and Medic. We are very proud of him as you must also be of your daughter. We spent lots of time sending care packages when he was on active duty. The navy was just getting email his last year in.

We still send care packages to soldiers with www.anysoldier.com

Blessings for your daughter.


We will continue to protest the war and support the troops!

[misternormal]

48. Thank you...

[mzmolly]

51. Blessings to you and your child.

I pray for her safe/healthy/fast return.

[misternormal]

74. Thank you

[progressivebydesign]

52. Please keep us posted on her deployment! Warm thoughts for you all.

I met a sweet girl at the video store the other day, and she is going to be deployed as a Medic in Iraq in a month or two. It's just so hard to look at her and comprehend what she'll be doing there. I'm so grateful that people like your daughter are willing to serve the Country. Let us all know if she needs anything... :grouphug:

[misternormal]

75. Thank you...

I am sure that when she returns she will have changed some... No one should have to see the things she will see.

[Feron]

53. Best wishes to your family..

Hopefully her stay there will be short and she returns home safely. I will keep her in my thoughts.

[misternormal]

76. Thank you

[nonconformist]

54. My thoughts are with your family.

Prayers for a quick and safe return for your daughter.

[misternormal]

77. Thank you

[Ilsa]

55. Hey Mr Normal, I hope she returns safe and sound.

I am very sorry you and your family are having to endure this. I know how it aged my parents when my brother had to go in 1991.

Blessings to her and those around her.

[misternormal]

78. Thank you so much

[BlueIris]

56. Good luck to your daughter.

We're here for you and yours.

[misternormal]

79. Thank you

[Joey Liberal]

57. She's in a good unit

I was in the 101st way back in the day. It's a great, hard charging, well trained outfit. If I had to go to war today with the Army, I would choose to go with the 101st. I hate Bush and I am against his war in Iraq, but I admire, support and respect the Soldiers.

[misternormal]

80. Thank you...

I made sure that she understood that her mother and I are behind her 100%, and now I can pass on the wishes of all that responded to this post as well.

[Media_Lies_Daily]

58. I've often thought how I would feel if my daughter was going....

...to the Middle East to participate in an illegal and immoral war. I hope I never have to deal with it, but if I do, I hope I handle it as well as you.

Best wishes for your daughter...may she return sound in mind, body, and spirit.

[misternormal]

81. Thank you...

But I don't think I'm handling it very well really.

[Maraya1969]

59. Please accept these thoughts

This is a Buddhist meditation on loving kindness. I say this a lot. I will say if for your daughter.


May I be safe
May I be happy
May I be well
May I live in peace

May you be safe
May you be happy
May you be well
May you live in peace

May (name) be safe
May (name) be happy
May (name) be well
May (name) live in peace


http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&hs=3zy&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&q=may+i+be+happy+may+i+be+safe+buddhist+&spell=1

[renate]

63. I'll be saying that prayer for her too

Keep us updated on how she's doing.

:hug:

She's got a lot of people sending her prayers and good wishes.

[misternormal]

83. Thank you...

Her name is Angela

[misternormal]

82. Thank you...

Her name is Angela

[miss_american_pie]

60. She has my prayers

[misternormal]

84. Thank you

[bigwillq]

61. All the best to her.

:hug:

She (and you) will be in my thoughts. :hug:

[misternormal]

85. Thank you

[spuddonna]

62. She and your family will be in our prayers...

I hope she is able to come home soon, safe and sound...

Peace.

[misternormal]

86. Thank you

[ithinkmyliverhurts]

64. I'm one of those "purist" pacifists:

and I support what you're daughter is doing--no questions asked. She is NOT adding to the bloodshed, the psychological trauma, the deaths of thousands; she's there to heal.

May she come home safely.

[misternormal]

87. Thank you...

... for your kind words

[Cleita]

65. Oh, I think I know how you feel.

:hug:

Let's hope as a medic she saves lives and that those lives and hers will make a difference when they come back.

[misternormal]

88. Thank you...

... my hopes as well

[SeattleGirl]

66. Bless your daughter, and may she come home safe.

And may her work in Iraq help comfort and save all the wounded soldiers she takes care of.

I hold good thoughts for your daughter, you, and your entire family.

[misternormal]

89. Thank you

[roguevalley]

67. God bless you and your family. I will think about her. Good vibes

are going her way.

[misternormal]

90. Thank you

[oasis]

68. I thank your daughter for her service to our country. May God bless her

and protect her from harm.

[misternormal]

91. Thank you

[Festivito]

70. But for the grace of God go any of us.

A brave woman, your daughter.
May you be given to be just as brave.

Because you cannot expect your children to be like yourself.
But, you can, if you wish, be like your children.
(Taken from Kalil Ghibran)

[misternormal]

92. Thank you...

... for something to think about

[Peter Frank]

71. Know what is going on...

Your daughter is caught up in the global war against democracy, which has been successful in the US.

Her idealism is being subsumed by the ideologs of convenience (international corporations).

I an certain that she will do great things; but give her the knowledge of the home-grown structure she will need to battle as well.

For example -- http://letsroll911.org/ipw-web/bulletin/bb/viewtopic.php?t=11233

[misternormal]

93. Thank you...

... and I will keep her informed

[Alamom]

72. People who choose to serve our country is STILL ....

Honorable & Admirable. The job she has chosen, even more so. She is brave and compassionate to give of herself in this manner.

I support her as well as all of our Military.

She is in my prayers along with all the others and their families.

[Peter Frank]

73. I totally agree...

This doesn't mean that Bu$h hasn't usurped her intent.

[misternormal]

94. Thank you

[misternormal]

101. Thank you

[Behind the Aegis]

96. She's Airborne?

Good for her!

May she come home safe. And, may her healing abilities help those in need, including Iraq!

I, and many others here, will wait for your post to tell us she has come home safely!

[misternormal]

99. Thank you...

... 101st is now Air Mobile... She is in a Medical Battalion attached to the 101st... That's about all I know for now.

[Joey Liberal]

106. The 101st is an "Air Assault" Division

Although the 101st does have some "airborne" assets, it is strictly an Air Assault division. They deploy via choppers. The 101st is a very mobile, light, infantry division, with a ton of fire power due to the Aviation battalions (all choppers) and light artillery units. It's technically an airborne unit because they attack from the sky. Soldiers at Ft. Campbell are physically fit, due to airborne style physical training. When I was there, we never ran less than four miles (except for the PT test) and the PT was hard core. In my unit, if anyone dropped out of a PT run, they had a road march in full pack on Saturday morning. If someone had a messy room in their barracks, they ended up sleeping in a tent. You know you are a Soldier when you get to Ft. Campbell, Ky. The rest of the Army should be the same way.

[Eurobabe]

102. Oh man, hope she stays safe and returns soon

I couldn't imagine either of my girls going to Iraq.

[misternormal]

103. Thank you...

... I couldn't imagine it either... until now.

[madokie]

104. As best you can keep us all informed about your daughter.

If there truly is power in prayer she will have a safe deployment. But then again theres all that Depleted uranium over there that almost all to the troops are exposed too. I fear for her safety, hell all of uses sanity. I just want all of our mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, sisters and brothers to come home. It is for us left back here to win, if there is any winning, this war, as it was for VietNam, not us soldiers there. :hug:s and prayers to the her and her family

[misternormal]

105. Thank you...

[GreenPartyVoter]

107. *hugs and prayers*

[misternormal]

108. Thank you

[cynatnite]

109. My thoughts are with you and your daughter...

You were right in what you told her. I hope she comes home safely to you and the rest of her family.

[misternormal]

110. Thank you... I hope so as well

[renate]

111. sending extra prayers for your daughter, as she must be on her way now

:hug:

And prayers for your and your family too... this must be so incredibly hard for you.

:grouphug:

[misternormal]

114. Thank you...

We are taking this day by day, praying that she remans safe from harm

[AnnieBW]

112. Let Us Know If She Needs Anything

We can all send her and her unit some DU care packages! Give her a big hug and kiss for us!

[misternormal]

115. Thank you

I shall keep everyone informed

[CornField]

113. My nephew is on his way home from Afghanistan

:hug: I'm thrilled with him heading home, but I know it only means some others will be heading over to take his place.

This being the case, however, we'll have an extra care package each month. We'd love to send it to your daughter if you think she'd like to receive it. (Pictures colored by my children, lip balm, disposable cameras, sunscreen, etc. -- nothing too fancy, just stuff so they'll know we love them.)

Love and light, misternormal. May she come home safe.

[misternormal]

116. Thank you so much...

I am sure that she and others from her unit would appreciate anything from home...

I'll post her address as soon as I get it.

[Solly Mack]

117. Wishing her a safe tour and a safe return

Wishing for you added reserves of strength while she's away. I've been there - my husband deployed to Iraq in 2003. Every day you think you can't stand it another minute (the not knowing, the worry), strength will come to you. And folks at DU will be here for you.

[misternormal]

118. Thank you...

[Hekate]

119. Blessings of the Goddess go with her, and with you at home

You know you all have a :grouphug: from the DU home front.

Your daughter is a brave young woman. And if she ever sees this thread, she will know in her bones that a whole lot of people are sending their love and are working for the safe return of our soldiers.

May the day come soon...

Hekate

[misternormal]

121. Thank you...

... I keep a candle burning 24/7 for her...

I will make sure she sees this thread... All the great people at DU behind her, I know she'll be safe.

[HarukaTheTrophyWife]

120. Best wishes to her!

My one friend is over there doing intelligence. He's actually a bisexual socialist. He joined the army because that's what men do in his family and they offered him quite a bit of money. He thinks the war is creating more bad than good, but he thinks the occaisonal ride in a blackhawk is really cool.

I just can't wait till he gets home.

[misternormal]

122. Thank you...

... Yes, I would have to agree that helicopter rides are quite a bit of fun.

[misternormal]

123. For anyone interested... Update...

My daughter e-mailed, and she says she arrived in Iraq safely, and that she is fine. She will email again soon when she has more time...

[dogday]

126. I am sorry to hear about your Daughter's deployment

and am relieved to hear you received and e-mail from her... My Son has been there since November. He is in Tikrit... The best to you and yours... Let me know if you need to talk or anything.....

[mdmc]

124. thank her for us

:patriot:

[ncrainbowgrrl]

125. Best to you and your daughter.

May she come home safely.

:patriot: