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Posted: 03.19.2003
Highway to the danger zone
[yellow ribbon] I rarely talk about my exes here, because well...I'm happily married, have been for years, and I married the right man in my life... But today my thoughts are drifting across the world to a man I once loved and still care very deeply about (even though we haven't spoken since the evening I called to tell him I was engaged). We dated -- and were friends -- for two years when I was at OU. During which time he started Naval flight school (in Pensacola, FL), was promoted in rank to Lieutenant, and was accepted into jet training (in Meridian, MS).

The last I heard, he was also happily married and stationed in Spain. I think of his wife on a day like today and think "what if". Was I really prepared to be a military wife if my life had taken another path and it had ultimately come to that? I don't think so. I wouldn't want to be in her shoes for all of the money in the world. That would be the hardest 'goodbye kiss' you could ever give. But even though I haven't spoken to this man in seven years now, I still think of him -- and his wife -- and pray for his safety.

When I say I support our troops it's because I do. It's not just liberal talk to keep the conservatives from jumping on me. I very much loved one of them once upon a time. I once laughed, and danced, and soaked up the sun.....with several of the pilots who could be dropping bombs and flying rescue missions tonight. I know that, politics aside, they have a job to do whether it was one they would have asked for or not. They signed up because they believe in -- and love -- this country as much as I do.

And they're willing to die for it.



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Well said!

¤ ¤ credit: Bella | 03.19.03 at 02:29 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

I hope our troops are well & for their safe return.

¤ ¤ credit: Cyberangel | 03.19.03 at 02:34 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

I agree with you Robyn. Though I may not always agree with our country's foreign politics, I support our troops. Whether I want them to be there or not, those troops are going to fight for my country to defend my freedom at all costs - even the ultimate cost.

I was talking to my good friend in the Army two nights ago. He's was still in Ft. Benning, Georgia waiting for deployment orders when I spoke to him. I made a comment about how great it would be if everything would work out diplomatically and he would be sent home. He told me that if that really happened, he would cry bitter tears of disappointment. They've been training for this moment, and I know any one of them would gladly give their lives if it meant assuring the freedom of their fellow citizens.

¤ ¤ credit: theresa | 03.19.03 at 04:14 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

I can relate to your friend's sentiment, Theresa. I was in the Army during the first Gulf War, and was seriously disappointed my unit didnt get deployed. Funny how your perspective changes with age. I'm kinda glad I didnt go now. But I'd go in a heartbeat if they called me now.

¤ ¤ credit: dave | 03.19.03 at 04:41 PM | link--this ¤ ¤

Very well said.

¤ ¤ credit: Sunidesus | 03.20.03 at 03:31 AM | link--this ¤ ¤




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