Prayers, positive thoughts, please

[Chinadoll]

That pic is of me and Joey. He is a Sgt. in the Marine Corps Reserves...an infantry unit. He came over last night around midnight to tell me that he got the call. He reports to his unit next Wednesday and they leave shortly after.

I'm a wreck. I would not let myself cry in front of him because the last thing he needs right now is a hysterical girlfriend. But, I got to class this morning to do an oral presentation and I broke down. Class thought I was nuts..I just couldn't stop crying. I'm sure when I tell people at work they'll be much more understanding. The anxiety I feel for him is just unbelieveable.

I am proud of him and love him for the fact that he has such strong beliefs and loyalty to this country that he feels the need to serve...but at the same time, I'm terrified for him. He's never been in combat before and not only am I worried/terrified that he may not come back...but when he does(thinking positive here) how will this effect him?

I'm just trying to take this one day at a time. I go from tears and being depressed to anger. Our 6 year anniversary is Sunday, at least we'll be able to spend it together before he leaves.

So if y'all can, please say a prayer for him, all of our freinds shipping off with him, and all military serving.

[Karen]

Do you know where he'll be stationed? What does his unit do? My brother's Army Reserve Unit was activated, but thankfully he's just been shipped to Ft. Drum, NY. He was Active Duty Army for the Gulf War, but his batallion never the US, despite being told they were going to any minute.

Now it's different, as he's got a wife and a baby daughter (18 months old) that he did not have then. So he is missing everyone, but is safe for now. Just COLD!!!! And for dog folks, it may amuse you that my Dad got to be the Bad Guy and go over to my brother's house and clip Lady(hyperactive 3-year-old Lab/Dalmatian)'s toenails. Jennifer, my brother's wife, has always had cats, and cutting Lady's toenails is simply beyond her abilities! That, and Lady is more intimidated by my Dad, and more apt to behave (Grandpa's hat has been known to "bite" naughty puppies, so she's cautious around him! )

We will keep you in our prayers, and Joey as well. Stock up on hugs while you can, so you have a supply tucked into your heart for safe-keeping.

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

I will be sure to remember you and Joey in my prayers. Times like this are so stressful. We have a real young guy from our church that was stationed out just recentally (sp). I agree with Karen... stock up with some hugs and kisses on your anniversary... and write him whenever you can. My Pastor told us that they would be so excited for mail call but so hurt when they didn't get anything... that it really helped their spirits when they would get a letter.. and It will help yours too when he writes back. *HUGS FOR YOU AND JOEY*

[Soledad]

You poor thing! Separation from a partner is always hard, but the fact that he is leaving for a possible war must magnify it unbelievably.

You are both in my thoughts!

P.S. You really are a Chinadoll!!!

[Chinadoll]

He's the ammo tech for an infantry unit. As far as we know right now, he's going to California for a few weeks (desert training I'm assuming) then getting shipped overseas. No one is saying where overseas, but my overactive imagination is just reeling.
Thank y'all for your kind thoughts.

[Aspen and Misty]

I'll be keeping both of you in my thoughts, may it all be good and may he come back safe.

Ash

[Ann]

You make a very pretty couple

I will keep him in my thoughts, hoping that this war will never even be started.

Happy 6th anniversary BTW.

Oh Chinadoll , you poor thing !! You look so happy with your boy-friend !! Try to be strong ; I know this will be hard , but that's the face he will remember when he is far away from you!! hey , if you need a good shoulder to vent or cry on , you may ALWAYS pm me !! Your friend is a very brave man , you surely are so proud about him !

[Lillycat]

prayers going out to all during this difficult time.

[jenluckenbach]

I have no words that could possibly comfort you in a time like this. Only HUGS and prayers!!!!!!

[HayleyRosie]

I will be sending prayers for you and your boyfriend. Keep positive thoughts.

[lynnestankard]

Tiff., BIG {{{{Hugs}}}} to you and Joey- be brave til he's gone then you can have a good weep - let him see a smiley face as he leaves!

Lynne

[sammi]

Prayers and positive thoughts are going out to you and Joey.

[Edwina's Secretary]

Pray For Peace

[NoahsMommy]

You poor thing. I'll be praying for Joey while he is gone...please let him know we are praying for you both. Maybe that can help him while he's there.