My son is going to Iraq

[sundial]

My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your son. I have so much respect for the men and women who make daily sacrifices to ensure not only our freedoms, but those who are struggling for theirs.

Semper Fi!

[mountainchick]

Robyn,

As a spouse of a military member, I know what it's like and thoughts and best wishes to your famliy and him.

Please let me know if you'd like anything for a care package!

And tell him "thank you" from us.

[Crankin]

I will let him know that he may get letters and care packages from a bunch of crazy women cyclists. He would love it. If it wasn't for him, I would not be riding. He changed our whole family. Even though he doesn't ride that often now, he still is interested in articles and news of the cycling world, especially the TdF and other major races. He is a really good runner now (5 min. mile) and swims really well, too. I see triathalons in his future.
When I get more information, I will post his address, etc.
Thanks, everyone. Although I am very proud of him, it is hard for me, ex-protester who spent most of her teenage years marching on the Boston Common.

Robyn

[Triskeliongirl]

Hi Robyn- just know all our thoughts are with you hoping for his safe return home. As a mom, I really can imagine what you must be feeling right now. Feel free to come here for support anytime you need to. And I do appreciate your reply to the post about my son. -e

[sbctwin]

{{{{Robyn}}}} I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

[Mr. Bloom]

Robyn, I really hope you find strength through this and that he'll be safe throughout his deployment.

I'm really hoping this will be over soon

[susan.wells]

My sincerest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I have two sons both in their twenties so this hits very close to home. It is incomprehensible to me how you must feel. May he return safely and soundly.