I went and spent Tuesday night with Colleen and Josh. Josh and I got up at 5 a.m. and spent quality time talking....If something happens to him, I don't know what we will do. He is going to be in that danger zone, out from Baghdad, where there is so much fighting going on.

My daughter goes in for a hysterectomy, asap. We're working on what we're going to do about Stella now. I think that my other daughter and I can work out keeping her....I can do it on weekends. They have stairs and we're setting up a place downstairs for my daugher's recovery.

Please, please pray for him. I think prayers brought him home,safely, the last tour.....Thank you so much, xoxoxo Pat

[sabby]

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I'm sure you are all stressing big time over this. I so appreciate his duty to his country and your family for what you are dealing with.

Prayers go out.....that you can be sure of!

Hugsss
sabby

[MyBestKids2]

((((((((((((Pat & family))))))))))

sending tons of good thoughts and vibes

[bebop]

I hope everything goes well for your family.

[Wants2Fly]

I'm so sorry for the stress this is causing you. Prayers and hugs.

[seeker1950]

Me too!
Love,
Patty

i will pray for josh's safe return........

[shame]

http://www.militarymoms.net/

great website for military support - message board forums.

My son is AF ~ no tours yet overseas but soon he says.

Sending you prayers for Josh ~ and for your family.

[Pita]

God bless and keep your Josh safe.

You got it pat.... prayers and good energy coming your way to cover you and your family through this time.

You are one amazing woman Pat. I would be a puddle of mush in your shoes. Creator is clearly holding you up and providing you with strength and understanding. Your son and family are blessed to have you in their lives.
May Creator continue to surround you and your family with His angels. May you and your family know His peace, love and joy in new ways each and every moment of every day.

May the war in Iraq come to a miraculous conclusion and my our sons and daughters be brought home safe and healthy.

Stay well Pat. Bless you and yours.

today, our town honored a fallen soldier....we did it downtown on the square. there was a small parade. then there was a flyover by private planes and when they reached the square, one pulled out and did an upwards spiral and headed west. it was so very touching and sad.

thank you all for your support. xoxox pat

[okiedokie]

Hi Pat,
You are so brave! Of course, I will pray for Josh and for your daughter.

I pray for you too, honey. You are in my heart!
Okie

[SongBirdandDaisy]

Josh - Pat - Family

. . . . . so much to digest . . . . . . please keep in mind that he made it home the first time and will do the same the second time . . . . . . you are all in my prayers . . . . . . I know it's hard - my little brother is in Iraq for the second time as well (in Baghdad as well) and it's hard not to let the stinkin thinkin paint the worse case scenario . . . . . .

Gentle Hugs, SBD

Thank you......Josh is the son that I didn't have. We love him so much and can only send up many, many prayers that he is going to be all right. I can tell that he is really stressed about leaving. His PTSD flares up frequently now........xoxoxo pat

[tranquility]

Pat - I will keep Josh in my thoughts. As well as the rest of your family because it does effect everyone. I'm curious - does the military know about his PTSD and have they evaluated to see that he is safe to return to Iraq?

hugs to you,
Tranq

there weren't enough qualified doctors at Ft. Sill to help the people who came back. they wanted to put him on an AD. didn't give him any counseling whatsoever.

and no, he shouldn't go back to Iraq. he loses his temper, withdraws and this isn't the Josh that went there the first time.

[Gracey]

WHEN he comes home this next time, insist on finding him a good counselor. This is so important. We've talked about this already in PM. . .if you ened help finding one let me know.

i will. they just NOW got their files from Ft. Sill. they moved to Ft. Hood on the 10th!!!! no tri-care, no doctor's appointments til today!!!!

[Gracey]

See. . .that PISSES ME OFF.

MY soldiers don't get treated that way. That jsut burns me up girl. . .have you talked to IG about any of this?

[skittles]

good thought for him.. may god bless him and keep him safe

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always in my thoughts, his guardian angels will look after him and bring him home safely, God bless him and all the others who are out there and their families too. So much love to you and your family.

love you, jinny xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

they've talked to everyone. my daughter came down here with the DX of having to have a hysterectomy ASAp! Josh came with the PTSD....he hasn't seen ANYONE yet and she only got in yesterday, due to going to ER with the pain. i feel so sorry for them.....

the stress of a new base, moving into a new house, new town, unpacking, parents visiting , (one is an alcoholic), a three year old, four pets AND he is leaving for the second tour....and does't know his unit at all yet.... .poor kids.....

thanks so much, everyone. they know that you're praying and thinking about them.........xoxoxo pat

thanks, JA.....and Skittles..very much. xoxox pat