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Monday, October 01, 2007
On a personal note ...
Just got an email from my son, Jamie, with the subject line: "back in kuwait." .
WOO HOO!
. With prayers of thanksgiving for his safe return stateside and prayers for all those Americans and Iraqis who remain in harm's way.
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Dear Rev. Russell:
I am glad to hear that your son is for now out of harm's way. My prayer is that he return home safe and sound soon and that the rest of those serving in the theater follow so. Again, as in the past, please thank him for his service from one who served in Vietnam.
Rev. Susan- I wanted to add my thanksgiving for the safe return of your son. Regardless of differences here, I am grateful for your willingness to sacrifice your own wishes and desires as a mother to allow your son be the kind of man our country needs. Thank you, Jamie, for standing at the frontlines to insure our safety hear at home. And thank you to all the family members who make that sacrifice daily, and to all the men and women who stand guard. Well done, good and faithful servants.
Thank you Lord for keeping Jamie safe and bringing him home to his loved ones. Bless his family and embrace them as they share in the joy of his homecoming.
Rev Russell we are on the opposite sides of the spectrum when it comes to Theology. But we share a universal trait. Love for our children. I can only imagine the great relief and joy you are feeling right now. No matter who we are to others we are first and foremost mom. God bless you for rearing such a fine young man. Now go spoil your soldier.
Congratulations and blessings, Susan, for you and Jamie, and thanks be to the God and Father of us all for his safe return. As an Army retiree, I wish to tender my personal thanks to Jamie for his courage, selflessness, and service the the USA.
Just got an email from my son, Jamie, with the subject line: "back in kuwait."
13 comments:
Dear Rev. Russell:
I am glad to hear that your son is for now out of harm's way.
My prayer is that he return home safe and sound soon and that the rest of those serving in the theater follow so. Again, as in the past, please thank him for his service from one who served in Vietnam.
A sinner saved by God's grace.
Jim from Michigan
YAY! My son is back on US soil so we are breathing a little easier at my house!
Thank God! And congratulations to him on what I am sure is a job well done.
Indeed, praise God!
Hooray!
And for the Iraqis, Americans and Britons still in harm's way, Lord, in thy mercy: hear our prayer.
Praise the Lord for His protection of Jamie! I know Jamie's momma's heart is glad.
May the Lord bring a lasting peace to that troubled land.
Rev. Susan-
I wanted to add my thanksgiving for the safe return of your son. Regardless of differences here, I am grateful for your willingness to sacrifice your own wishes and desires as a mother to allow your son be the kind of man our country needs. Thank you, Jamie, for standing at the frontlines to insure our safety hear at home. And thank you to all the family members who make that sacrifice daily, and to all the men and women who stand guard. Well done, good and faithful servants.
Blessings-
Laura
Thank you, Jamie!
Susan --
Praise God! I am very happy for you, and share your joy at this moment.
Oh, BTW...
If you haven't already, you might want to take a look at http://www.standfirminfaith.com/index.php/site/article/6547/
Alleluia! Thank you, Lord, for bringing Jamie home. May You bring all home safely.
Our thanks to your son for his service to our country.
The Lakeland Two
Thank you Lord for keeping Jamie safe and bringing him home to his loved ones. Bless his family and embrace them as they share in the joy of his homecoming.
Rev Russell we are on the opposite sides of the spectrum when it comes to Theology. But we share a universal trait. Love for our children. I can only imagine the great relief and joy you are feeling right now. No matter who we are to others we are first and foremost mom. God bless you for rearing such a fine young man. Now go spoil your soldier.
Paula Loughlin
Congratulations and blessings, Susan, for you and Jamie, and thanks be to the God and Father of us all for his safe return. As an Army retiree, I wish to tender my personal thanks to Jamie for his courage, selflessness, and service the the USA.
Charles Nightingale
CW3, USA (ret)
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