I am sorry Angelbear.   I was talking to a lady at work this week and her son is on a Navy ship off of Madagascar.  I felt so bad for her as one time she didn't hear from him for almost 3 weeks as our navy was fighting these "pirate" type terroists over there and no one was allowed to email or use the phone.

 

So hubby and I looked at a world atlas as I felt bad I didn't even know where some of these countries were.

 

Think positive, prayer and keep busy so you don't think about it too much.

 

hugs,  Josie.

Angelbear,

 

My youngest son has been sent twice........for his 2 weeks training.....and he's been sent for his 2 months "pre deployment war training"....and actually been issued all his desert gear.............and that was over a year ago.  He actually changed his college plans twice....because he was told he was definitely going...the unit was on the schedule....this time it's for sure....etc etc etc.

 

He still hasn't been deployed.  (I'm very glad of it, of course--having my oldest there for over 2 yrs was the most stressful time I've ever had in my life.)

 

My oldest says the military is in a mixed up mess right now...and changes with the wind.  He gets different orders in the mail about once a month and each one contradicts the last.

 

I know your son is in the Marines....and mine are in the Army........but I am hoping they are just as mixed up with their scheduling right now and that your son doesn't get deployed.  You know you will be in my heart and prayers....because that is a fear and pain I know all too well.  

 

*HUGGGGGS*  Penny 

I, too will pray he isn't deployed. I hope the war is over before they get orders.

 

Sending my thoughts and prayers for JJ and you.