[Lone_Wolfe]

Originally Posted by Beware Owner

You can be as hard as a rock, but your willingness to fight and live dictates whether you live or don't, ask my momma....it's your will to fight I was talking about. Though you say you have not felt strong, you've pulled through.

Still a good thing, this only means that you have identified a way out! The first step to solving a problem is identifying it, knowing what it is and where it comes from, so, have at it!

Obviously he, and we, think you are someone special. I see we're going to have a problem with this. However, it does sound like you're doing much, much better now. I'm glad to see that.

She was and is an angel. Still miss her, though. Thanks.

Hold up here, princess, don't confuse anger with evil. Saints do get mad. I've seen your arguments, and I still stand by my original statement. Being a saint does NOT mean being a pushover, those are cowards, and cowards aren't saints...now that I think about it, many people dislike saints due to their own condition, none of your fault. Let them hate, don't you change because of it.

Glad to know we are of some use to you. We all want you to get well and are rooting for you, all the way.

I never really thought of it that way. I know I’ve been hearing all that stuff for months about how I shouldn’t still be here, but I just always think it’s the doctors and medics that should get the credit for that. I never really thought I had much choice in the matter also in the sense that God makes those decisions and one thing I hear over and over is “God must have a plan for you”. I believe that too. I just don’t know what it is.

I think the shrinks are right, I do have to come to accept some facts but for some reason haven’t been able to. I can’t understand why I’m having trouble with that, but so far I’ve gotten nowhere. My head knows, but my heart doesn’t. Same thing with my comrade who died on the mission trying to help me. My head knows I didn’t make him run out there, that I didn’t kill him. But my heart feels such guilt and pain for it. I remind myself that he wouldn’t want me to feel this way, but I can’t turn it off on command. I just keep telling myself I would have done the same thing for him.

I got to love any guy who calls me princess. But I still say I'm no saint. I'm just an average person. I'm just really lucky that people like take time to care about me. Some use to me…. What a way to put it.. lol. But you are helping me, not just by writing your words of wisdom here, but by your prayers and just by being here for me. It really means a lot to me. I only wish I had some way to repay you. Keep rooting for me, willya, I want to get better too.

[engineer151515]

Morning hugs . . .princess.

[Silent_Runner]

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

Right now I'm drawing a lot of my strength from you folks here. And today I'm especially angry at those Aghani **** stains. Not just for what they did to me and the others on my convoy, but what they did to out country. Maybe that part will last and maybe it won't.

But I do believe I can continue to get my strength from you people here and that just has to be enough. I have to find a way for it to be enough. I don't expect it to be easy.

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

Thank you Brown Hawk. I appreciate those prayers and have come to understand that I’ll need then for a while. The road back is much longer than I hoped it would be, but I feel like I’m finally beginning the journey. Or at least putting my boots on to start.

You and all the others here are my rock right now. And Silent Runner, she’s a RL friend and she told me if I dare come home in a box she’ll revive me just so she can kill me herself.

I haven’t forgotten that Blizzard either. Thin Mint, eh? Hmmmmmm, wouldn’t have thought of that flavor but it sure does sound good. I’ll bet I enjoyed it! Almost as much as I’ll enjoy the next one!

You are darn right I will! Now
YOU STOP EVEN THINKING ABOUT THAT!


You lean on us as much as you need to and you start that journey. I know these people are doing an awful lot for you right now and you owe it to them to do your best and get better. No matter how long it takes.

And you will love Thin Mint Blizzards.

[Silent_Runner]

Originally Posted by Zombie Steve

Can I ask a silly question?

Who do I have to thump a little to get you back stateside?

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

I'm not sure who it was that decided I was going to stay over here, but if you find out let me know. The bonehead who chose me didn't bother to read my packet and the Army has all but admitted they screwed up, but don't dare fix it now.


I got a friend who will happily join you in applying the thumping.




Cue Silent_Runner in 3....2.....1......

Originally Posted by Buki192327

LW, I hate to correct you, but I need to in this situation. You have many friends, who would happily join in, to apply the thumping.

Cue Silent_Runner, Zombie Steve, Buki192327 and others in 3.... 2..... 1....


There won't be anything but a mud hole left when we get done.

This is something I have wanted to do ever since I found out just how seriously she was injured and the military insisted upon keeping her in a war zone. You people don't know how much I wish I could.

All of you gentlemen are more than welcome to join me. Ladies too. I only ask that I be allowed the first stomp. After that it can be a Free-for-all.

What are we waiting for?

[Lone_Wolfe]

Originally Posted by engineer151515

Morning hugs . . .princess.

Evening hugs, my prince.

[Magnus2131]

Heya LW. Are you trying to make me jealous? Hope your having a good evening.

[DScottHewitt]

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

Okie, you Sweetie! I wish you could apply those kisses in person. But the location might make you pause.... Here's a kiss back.

Guys, thanks so much for the prayers. They are needed and appreciated more than you know.


Wolfe

Prayers every day Wolfe.


Thank you for your service.

[Lone_Wolfe]

Originally Posted by Buki192327

LW, sweetie, you know that we are here for you, no matter how long the journey is. When a friend needs help, it is time to jump in and help. A step forward, then maybe a step back. Then maybe 2 steps forward, and 1 step back. As long as everything is not moving backward, progress is being made. I know that you will not quit. You want to win this as much, as we want to see you win this battle.

The journey may seem long and impossible, but it is not impossible. We won't let you quit. If you get tired, you lean on us for the rest, encouragement and support that you need.

Get some rest, so we can resume the battle again, when you aren't so tired.

Buki, I wish I could give you a hug right now. And get one back too I need it right now. For several months I really was going backward, getting worse. But in the last few weeks I think I’m finally starting to progress, albeit slowly. I have no doubt you people have a lot to do with that. Right now I want to win this battle as much for all of you as for myself. I also wish I had some stronger pain meds right now but I’ll deal with it. I may not get any sleep tonight (It’s already 3AM) but I slept last night and will tomorrow night, thanks to the doc.

We won't let you quit. If you get tired, you lean on us for the rest, encouragement and support that you need.

Wow. Kinder words could not be spoken. Got to wipe the tears from my eyes…. Again

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Originally Posted by Silent_Runner

You are darn right I will! Now
YOU STOP EVEN THINKING ABOUT THAT!


You lean on us as much as you need to and you start that journey. I know these people are doing an awful lot for you right now and you owe it to them to do your best and get better. No matter how long it takes.

And you will love Thin Mint Blizzards.

You’re right they are doing far more for me than I deserve and I do owe them a debt of gratitude. A few posts back I said that I wouldn’t give up and because of that I won’t, no matter how I feel on nights like this. Too many people doing too much for me to throw their efforts away like that.

[Buki192327]

Sweetie, this is the best I can do right now. My arms aren't quite long enough to reach Iraq. Sure wish they could reach that far.

You get some rest. Hopefully we can exchange the real hugs, before too long. Maybe we had better call Guiness Book of World Records. When I get to give you that hug in person, it might last long enough to get listed in the book.

Prayers and good thoughts to you. I know you will win this battle.

[okie]

LW honey I'm glad to hear your going forward sweetheart

[Lone_Wolfe]

Originally Posted by okie

LW honey I'm glad to hear your going forward sweetheart

So am I, dear! But I sure need them kisses since I stopped the stronger pain meds. Can I have some extras today?

[Lone_Wolfe]

Originally Posted by Magnus2131

Heya LW. Are you trying to make me jealous? Hope your having a good evening.

Who? Me?

Let's not talk about the night I had last night. Sure glad I'll sleep tonight.

Originally Posted by DScottHewitt

Prayers every day Wolfe.


Thank you for your service.

Thank you. Very much.

And you are welcome

[engineer151515]

Off to the brickyard. Wanted to check on you before I headed out.

Prayers.

[Lone_Wolfe]

Originally Posted by engineer151515

Off to the brickyard. Wanted to check on you before I headed out.

Prayers.

Hiya. Pain's flared up pretty bad, so no sleep last night. But hey, the bright side is no nightmares.

[okie]

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

So am I, dear! But I sure need them kisses since I stopped the stronger pain meds. Can I have some extras today?

Why yes you may sweetheart

[okie]

Here's even more for ya honey

[okie]

And some more yet

[Lone_Wolfe]

Originally Posted by Silent_Runner

This is something I have wanted to do ever since I found out just how seriously she was injured and the military insisted upon keeping her in a war zone. You people don't know how much I wish I could.

All of you gentlemen are more than welcome to join me. Ladies too. I only ask that I be allowed the first stomp. After that it can be a Free-for-all.

What are we waiting for?

And is it safe to assume this will be the practice session for when you folks get your hands on those Afghani **** stains?

[janice6]

Please don't think you owe anyone anything...........You paid up front............

[Lone_Wolfe]

Originally Posted by janice6

Please don't think you owe anyone anything...........You paid up front............

I understand and appreciate what are saying here.

But I will say this. No one here owes me anything either, but have made the choice to spend thier time and energy helping me get through something I don't think I could get past by myself. So I feel a sense of obligation to the ones here who have done so much for me. I feel obligated to not give up and to try my best to get better for them, because of them.

And right now that feeling that I owe these people is driving me to do better and may just save my life.

[Beware Owner]

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

I never really thought of it that way. I know I’ve been hearing all that stuff for months about how I shouldn’t still be here, but I just always think it’s the doctors and medics that should get the credit for that. I never really thought I had much choice in the matter also in the sense that God makes those decisions and one thing I hear over and over is “God must have a plan for you”. I believe that too. I just don’t know what it is.

I think the shrinks are right, I do have to come to accept some facts but for some reason haven’t been able to. I can’t understand why I’m having trouble with that, but so far I’ve gotten nowhere. My head knows, but my heart doesn’t. Same thing with my comrade who died on the mission trying to help me. My head knows I didn’t make him run out there, that I didn’t kill him. But my heart feels such guilt and pain for it. I remind myself that he wouldn’t want me to feel this way, but I can’t turn it off on command. I just keep telling myself I would have done the same thing for him.

I got to love any guy who calls me princess. But I still say I'm no saint. I'm just an average person. I'm just really lucky that people like take time to care about me. Some use to me…. What a way to put it.. lol. But you are helping me, not just by writing your words of wisdom here, but by your prayers and just by being here for me. It really means a lot to me. I only wish I had some way to repay you. Keep rooting for me, willya, I want to get better too.

Well, you're obviously on the right track. Thank God for that. There are things that only God and time can heal, you have them both. You have us, too. All we want is that you get well, and you're working hard at that too. Attagirl.

[Buki192327]

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

Hiya. Pain's flared up pretty bad, so no sleep last night. But hey, the bright side is no nightmares.

LW, that is great news, that there were no nightmares. I am so sorry that the pain has flared up, so bad. You get your rest, because that will be very important for your journey. The jouney has begun and is moving the right direction. Now we just keep moving that direction, at a pace, that you can handle. The prayers continue for you.

We will be here for you to offer help, encouragement, and someone to lean on when you need to.

Originally Posted by Silent_Runner

This is something I have wanted to do ever since I found out just how seriously she was injured and the military insisted upon keeping her in a war zone. You people don't know how much I wish I could.

All of you gentlemen are more than welcome to join me. Ladies too. I only ask that I be allowed the first stomp. After that it can be a Free-for-all.

What are we waiting for?

Silent_Runner, the honors of the first stomp are all yours!!!!

The date, time and location is all that I am waiting for, Lets stomp!!!

Sorry, I had to remove an emoticon, to get some hugs in for LW.

[Buki192327]

Originally Posted by Lone_Wolfe

And is it safe to assume this will be the practice session for when you folks get your hands on those Afghani **** stains?

You know it Sweetie!!!!!

Those Afghanis, will have no idea what stomped them after we get the practice session in. They will wish they had been boiled alive, instead of stomped, by us!! You get front row center, complimentary tickets for the show!!!!! Of course you will be in a protected area, so you don't get any of that Afghani crap on you, while we are working.

[Magnus2131]

Lets stomp!!!
I like that.

[texasglong]

Hope you are having a great day wolfie