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Originally Posted by Redhead Jokes
*personal note* My sister-in-law, Cari, is a top ICU nurse, a captain in the airforce. She's been suddenly sent to Iraq to travel on the "mash" helicopter collecting injured for the next 3 months. Her husband (my husband's brother) just had knee surgery and is out for for 3 months. He's not in the military. He's home in Mississipi taking care of their 5 yo son. My mother-in-law is traveling from Texas to Mississipi to help them. Cheryl
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Cheryl, I can fully relate to your story.
One of my coworkers, and good friend, was sent to Iraq for 15 months. He is part of the 143rd Military Police reserves. He joined the reserves for the benefits (college education) and the training with the goal of becoming a state trooper. He never believed the unit would be activated for any circumstance when he joined 3 years ago. He recieved less than 48hrs notice that they were activated and going to Iraq. His wife was a few months pregnant when he left. He is also extremely lucky, 3 months ago a bomb detonated alongside the Humvee he was riding in and recieved injurys from the blast, possibly permanent hearing loss. All in the Humvee were injured but survived. He is now home with the Purple Heart, several surgeries planned for his ears, the future career of law enforcment in jeopardy due to the hearing loss, and most importantly the ability to spend time with his 1 year old daughter now. He is now off active duty due to the injury. That unit may now have it's mission extended due to recent problems over there. He is still willing to go back if needed only because the rest of his group is there. It's tough for him knowing the others that put thier lives on the line to protect you and the ones that rescued him are still there in danger.
Cheryl I'll also pray for Cari and family. This is a tough situation we're in over there and one that won't be rectified soon and easily. I didn't post the above to make you or anyone feel down about what's happening over there but to show how this situation we're in affects everyone. I hope Cari makes it through safely and that her mission isn't extended.
Jason