tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971946099502879364.post5900443394155333258..comments2023-04-05T04:53:02.925-04:00Comments on 400 Wake-ups: History in the MakingAllyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09631534121013434266noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971946099502879364.post-47405423799501742332011-04-08T13:12:53.240-04:002011-04-08T13:12:53.240-04:00I did not know to pronounce it Ear raq.
I will do...I did not know to pronounce it Ear raq.<br /><br />I will do that now, so thanks.<br /><br />I get very emotional about all of this and worry and pray for our soldiers.<br /><br />I hope things go smoothly for Neal.<br /><br />If you need people to send toiletries to the guys and gals, let me know.<br /><br />Also if Neal finds someone who needs a pen pal, someone like me, let me know.<br /><br />Thinking about you!!PBJdreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04755611397778708616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971946099502879364.post-2564816485698281722011-04-05T19:58:13.092-04:002011-04-05T19:58:13.092-04:00C'mon, people really dis a soldier's local...C'mon, people really dis a soldier's locale? That's cheese. Very stinky cheese. A festering yeast infection upon anyone who dares to dis. I would have to reply - let's see you man-up and join the Military, yeasty!Dee at Pedestrian Palatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13462948525190291080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971946099502879364.post-65363902059056554282011-04-05T18:38:01.123-04:002011-04-05T18:38:01.123-04:00What the #$%@# is wrong with people? first, they ...What the #$%@# is wrong with people? first, they wanted us out of Iraq and now that we are finally doing it, they are disappointed? Crazy! Instead, they should be (somewhat) thrilled for you that he is in a (somewhat) safer place and that he is the one turning off the lights and closing the door. <br /><br />And, good for you and all those saying "Ear-roc". One of our huge arrogances as a nation is our lack of respect for the languages of other people - world wide.<br /><br />Another good post, Ally.webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15168174623602308906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971946099502879364.post-15905510778184076102011-04-05T14:44:36.487-04:002011-04-05T14:44:36.487-04:00Truth be told, there is a similar mentality up her...Truth be told, there is a similar mentality up here. <br />Because we aren't "fighting in wars" and our troops are only deployed on "peace-keeping missions" people tend to think that its not "that bad".<br />I think those people should have to go to Iraq or Afghanistan or Somalia and walk around while there is potential danger all around you and see just how bad it can be...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971946099502879364.post-23867992696912489352011-04-05T14:08:48.321-04:002011-04-05T14:08:48.321-04:00Hearing about this makes me so happy! In a relate...Hearing about this makes me so happy! In a related story, I was out with one of my gf's this weekend whose fiance was just deployed to Afghanistan. Apparently he had to teach the new guys how to was with a baby wipe since there will be no showers for 6 months. I already have soooo much respect for these guys, but then you throw in cleansing with a baby wipe? Yikes!Hutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05675915108416510294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971946099502879364.post-70835396104595426922011-04-05T13:49:05.302-04:002011-04-05T13:49:05.302-04:00No. People get DISAPPOINTED?!
I can't even und...No. People get DISAPPOINTED?!<br />I can't even understand that. At all.Maceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01405187347144334323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971946099502879364.post-63533180682599631362011-04-05T12:52:25.047-04:002011-04-05T12:52:25.047-04:00What a great entry. I'm right there with you ...What a great entry. I'm right there with you girl. There are NO safe deployments and even if some are less dangerous than others they are still living in sub-par conditions. Amazing what stupid things people say. Ugh!Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16864660250032672348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971946099502879364.post-47577601750375589842011-04-05T12:18:34.062-04:002011-04-05T12:18:34.062-04:00Really? People really say things like that? And ...Really? People really say things like that? And you don't whack them with your purse or something? I guess that just further proves my theory about people being idiots. <br /><br />It's also really a shame that the government and the media don't do more to keep people aware of what's going on. Thank goodness for you and other military who keep us all informed via your blogs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971946099502879364.post-5414102900410226862011-04-05T10:49:00.309-04:002011-04-05T10:49:00.309-04:00I can't believe that ANYONE would turn their n...I can't believe that ANYONE would turn their nose up at a deployed soldier's mission...as if one is "cooler" or "hipper" than another? Amazing to me. I have to say, I am very ignorant of what's going on over there, so this is a real eye opener. It is a very amazing experience for him I'm sure. And scary -- no place to eat, no mail, no place to drop the kids off at the pool? <br /><br />Thanks for sharing this, as always. I'm fascinated by it, by his bravery and I don't care what anyone says, as long as he's not safe and sound on a military base here in the states (and even then............), there is always an element of danger. Praying as always for his continued safety!Amanda @ It's Blogworthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14919340979575037179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971946099502879364.post-80371208047486800972011-04-05T10:29:04.588-04:002011-04-05T10:29:04.588-04:00Absolutely right! It's an amazing and, in a l...Absolutely right! It's an amazing and, in a lot of ways, beautiful mission. What an incredible thing Neal is getting to do!<br /><br />That being said, I often want to punch people in the face when they try to tell me that since "the war is over" either a) there are no more US troops in Iraq or b) there's no more danger to US troops in Iraq.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17628703309183686467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971946099502879364.post-24019929697285744992011-04-04T23:41:31.452-04:002011-04-04T23:41:31.452-04:00I always get the "oh Iraq" look when I t...I always get the "oh Iraq" look when I tell people. Makes me crazy. <br />Thanks for the blog, it keeps me going!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00811533572444672183noreply@blogger.com