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A Wish and a Prayer

July 2, 2007 By Carole

On Saturday Dale and I had the privilege of attending a going-away party for Blogless Sharon’s son Edward. Ed is in the National Guard and he’s being deployed to Iraq at the end of the week. Well, technically, he’s got training and things for a while and then he’s being sent to Iraq. But still, off he goes. He used to be regular army and he’s been in situations like this before, including both Afghanistan and Iraq. You can hear the excitement in his voice and there’s a light in his eyes at the thought of a new adventure.

And that’s great. I’m glad he enjoys his work. But I look at his wife and daughters and I feel sad. Ed’s girls are so young and he will miss a whole year of their lives. His marriage will basically be put on hold for a year and things at home will be so different without him there. His wife will care for their home and their daughters. She will look out for the dog and take the girls to school and clean the house. She will cook and socialize and spend time with her friends. But she won’t be with her husband while she does those things.

I’ll tell you, I could never make it as an army wife. The loneliness would ruin me.

There was no loneliness Saturday, though. The party was a lot of fun for kids, dogs, grown ups and even bunnies.

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This is Ed and his dog, Maximus. And Maximus came from Dave Paul. Sharon went to buy a spinning wheel and came home with a puppy.

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The food was awesome and everything really looked pretty.

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Look at the grin on Blogless Sharon’s face. She’s surrounded by kids and her bunny. No wonder she’s smiling!

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One of Ed’s friends found several 4 leaf clovers. I’m taking that as a good omen.

We had a great time at the party and were glad for the chance to give Ed and some of the other guys in his unit our wishes for a safe journey. I don’t believe in this war but I do believe in American families so I ask you to keep Ed and his family and all the other soldiers, including Sharon and Al’s youngest son Evan who is already serving in Iraq, and their families in your thoughts. Let’s get them all home safe.

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  1. DebbieB says

    July 2, 2007 at 7:03 am

    I’ll definitely keep Sharon’s Edward in my thoughts and prayers for a safe return home. I couldn’t be an army wife either – what a tough row to hoe, as we say in the South.

  2. Carol says

    July 2, 2007 at 7:32 am

    And your very last line is the one sentiment we all share deeply.

  3. margene says

    July 2, 2007 at 7:35 am

    Prayers for him and his family. A guy in my office is in Afghanistan…we sure miss him as does his wife who calls the office once in awhile just to chat.

  4. Karen says

    July 2, 2007 at 7:47 am

    Prayers and thanks to Ed and his family. We really appreciate their service to our country.

  5. elisa says

    July 2, 2007 at 7:50 am

    Warmest wishes for a safe return for Ed.

    And I agree with you wholeheartedly, Carole…I do not support this war, but I do support the soldiers. I hope they are all home quickly and safely so that they can be with their families.

  6. Kate says

    July 2, 2007 at 7:53 am

    Safe returns for Ed…
    I have a hard time when Dan’s away for a boys’ weekend… I can’t imagine a year.

  7. Kim says

    July 2, 2007 at 7:53 am

    I think that the majority of citizens no longer support this war, but I think it is our moral responsibility to fully support our young men and woman who are willing to defend our country. My heart is with Sharon and his family.

    The littlest granddaughter in the picture with Sharon (the one in the blue) is THE image of Sharon!!

    Give her my best and a hug!

  8. Robin in VA says

    July 2, 2007 at 8:05 am

    My thoughts and prayers are with Ed, Sharon & the family! What a beautiful family!

  9. Ruth says

    July 2, 2007 at 8:16 am

    Amen.

  10. Liz K. says

    July 2, 2007 at 8:32 am

    My cousin in soon to be on his way home from his third tour in Iraq. I can relate. God bless our soldiers.

  11. Debi says

    July 2, 2007 at 8:36 am

    War sucks, soldiers RULE! Take care Ed, we’ll all be thinking of you and thanking you for all you do! Come home to your beautiful family soon!

  12. Chris says

    July 2, 2007 at 8:40 am

    Sounds like a good send off. I’m with you – I don’t believe in the war, but the soldiers and their families are at the whim of those more powerful…

  13. claudia says

    July 2, 2007 at 9:00 am

    What a hard thing. My best to Sharon and her family.

  14. Marcia Cooke says

    July 2, 2007 at 9:03 am

    Amen says it for me, too.

  15. Chris says

    July 2, 2007 at 9:07 am

    May the good of 4 leaf clovers surround Ed, his wife and daughters, and all of the other military families. I’m with you – support the people, not this war.

  16. Dawn says

    July 2, 2007 at 9:17 am

    Bless his heart! You bet that I will add him to the list of soldiers I am praying for.

    Happy 4th of July!

  17. Birdsong says

    July 2, 2007 at 9:46 am

    My sentiments exactly! I manage intervals of a few weeks at a time when Glenn is gone on fires, but I can’t imagine a whole year. It is a big sacrifice for the entire family, and countless other families to be making right now.

  18. Hillary says

    July 2, 2007 at 9:47 am

    I wish Ed and all of our soldiers a safe return. I’m with you though and I’d make a lousy military wife. My brother in law is Navy and he used to go away on Subs for months at a time. I don’t know how my sister does it.

  19. Laura says

    July 2, 2007 at 9:51 am

    Yes, amen. I am sending good thoughts and hugs.

  20. Martha says

    July 2, 2007 at 9:51 am

    Your last paragraph was beautifully written and summarizes how many of us feel, I think.

  21. Beth S. says

    July 2, 2007 at 9:54 am

    Amen to that. 🙂

  22. Annie says

    July 2, 2007 at 10:02 am

    I can’t even begin to imagine the sacrifices this family and others have to make. I admire and respect them so much. We will definitely keep them in our prayers.

  23. Susan says

    July 2, 2007 at 10:06 am

    I hope Ed stays safe. Good thoughts and wishes to his family.

  24. Mindy says

    July 2, 2007 at 10:09 am

    As someone who has lost a friend from high school in this war, I wish Ed, Evan, and everyone else nothing but the best. Praying for their safe deployment and safe return. I’m also praying for an end to the whole thing.

  25. Manise says

    July 2, 2007 at 10:24 am

    Godspeed for a safe return to both Ed and Evan. Hugs to their families for the upcoming year fraught with worry and uncertainty.

  26. Karen says

    July 2, 2007 at 10:54 am

    All my best to Ed and Evan and all the soldiers serving over there.

  27. Norma says

    July 2, 2007 at 11:24 am

    Amen to all that, Carole.

  28. Mel says

    July 2, 2007 at 12:37 pm

    With my cousin in Afghanistan, I think of them every day, believe me.

  29. JessaLu says

    July 2, 2007 at 12:49 pm

    Amen to that, Carole.

  30. Carrie says

    July 2, 2007 at 1:26 pm

    Best safety to Ed and all soldiers, and love and warm thoughts to his family.

  31. Rachel says

    July 2, 2007 at 1:34 pm

    I can tell you first hand that being an Army wife can be downright brutal. But we’re here to support our husbands, even if we don’t support the war. My thoughts go out to Ed and his family, because I know how hard it is.

  32. Laura says

    July 2, 2007 at 2:20 pm

    Best wishes to Ed and all men and women serving away from home for our Country – to come home safe and healthy to spouses and families and children who have open arms and open hearts and open minds ready to reunite as a happy family. I can’t imagine how difficult it must be to carry on a marriage that way. Don’t forget she’s also paying the bills. She’s virtually a single parent and that is so so so darn hard.

  33. Kristi aka Fiber Fool says

    July 2, 2007 at 2:24 pm

    Thanks for the reminder, Carole!

  34. maryse says

    July 2, 2007 at 3:13 pm

    i believe in all families american and otherwise, so although i’m not the praying kind, i will wish fervently for ed’s, his brother’s and everyone else’s safe return.

  35. Judy says

    July 2, 2007 at 3:55 pm

    I never put it all together. Sharon’s family got Maximus. I saw the pictures of him at the beach. What a good family. I’ll keep them in my thoughts.

  36. ~Kristie says

    July 2, 2007 at 3:56 pm

    Reading this post leaves a heaviness on my heart for Ed’s family. I LOVE that he chose to do a job not everyone could do, but I also deeply respect Sharon for being a military wife. I couldn’t do it. As it is, when my husband is out of town even overnight, I’m completely miserable.

    My thoughts & prayers are with Ed’s entire family and also for the day when this stupid war has ended and all our troops are home where they should be!

  37. Deb says

    July 2, 2007 at 5:53 pm

    May God bless them all. Please tell blogless Sharon of my great appreciation for her sons’ service to our country. Her sacrifices have been many too, I’m sure.

  38. Kelly says

    July 2, 2007 at 7:40 pm

    It looks like a he had a great send off! I will keep him and his family in my thoughts and prayers.

  39. scout says

    July 2, 2007 at 7:49 pm

    I will keep Ed and his family in my thoughts. This just made me so sad.

  40. lisa says

    July 2, 2007 at 7:58 pm

    Best wishes to Ed and Evan. And the rest of them!

  41. Beth says

    July 2, 2007 at 11:38 pm

    I’ll be praying for Ed and his family.

  42. Laurie says

    July 3, 2007 at 6:14 am

    My prayers are with them.

  43. Kathy says

    July 3, 2007 at 6:53 am

    Godspeed to Ed, Evan and every other husband/wife, daughter/son and other American loved one over there.

  44. Beck says

    July 3, 2007 at 11:43 am

    I hope the year goes fast and he’s back home with his family, maybe sooner than a year. I feel the same way you do about the way Carole. We must support the people defending us though. So like you I support the troops 100%. My son spent a year over there. So I can relate a bit. As many other people you probably know can as well. My prayers will be with Blogless Sharon, Ed, and everyone else.

  45. Monica says

    July 8, 2007 at 2:09 am

    What a great photo of Sharon. I couldn’t be an army wife, either, I stink at long distances. Warm wishes that Ed returns safely!

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