Janie Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Emily is home from her third, and hopefully last, deployment! She left in January, stationed in Kuwait, to do retention throughout the Middle East. A few months later, she was pulled to run convoy duty in Afghanistan because she had experience with it from her previous deployment. This past fall, her convoy was hit by indirect mortar attack, injuring her and others. In November, she had surgery to remove bone fragments and shrapnel and to reattach some ligaments in her knee. She's home now still in a brace and rehabilitating. Each deployment has brought that awful challenge of reintegrating into normal life again. This time she will face more challenges. Please pray for her physical, mental, and social well-being and adjustment. This picture is three years old, taken after her second deployment, and a rank or two lower than what she is now (Staff Sergeant, with promotion in the near future). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I'm so glad she's home! I sent you an e-mail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Give her a BIG *THANK YOU!!!!* from this military family. We appreciate her sacrifice and we're glad she's home now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Happy she's home! Carrie:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I'm so glad she's home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in Monterey Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 We are so lucky for wonderful Americans such as your daughter! We are prior military and understand the hardships of deployment and life after deployment. Many prayers are headed her way. Julie in Monterey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle in MO Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 So grateful to God that she's home, Janie! I'll be praying for her---for a complete recovery in every way, and for all of the adjustments she'll be going through. God bless you and your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karenciavo Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Janie :grouphug: I'm so glad she's home. I'll be praying for her recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Please give your daughter my thanks as I send prayers for a quick recovery her way. Big hugs to both of you. Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 :party: Welcome back and thank you!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 So happy she is home!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaLisa Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Janie, Yeah! Rejoicing with you that she is back home with you all! Please send her our well wishes and thanks for her dedication and service. Lisa, remembering when you ran into her at a Wendy's or some such the last time she came home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 :grouphug:I'm so happy she is home and sending prayers for a full Blessed recovery and adjustment.:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WTMindy Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I'm praying for her right now! Please tell her thank-you for her service and give her a huge hug since she is HOME!!! :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doran Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Janie, I can't imagine how warm you must feel inside just to have her home again. I also can't imagine how hard the reentry must be for everyone. Please know that there are many, many of us who are grateful for what your daughter and your family have given to us as a country. Sending gentle patience and complete healing to all of you. Enjoy being together as a family again, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonesloonybin Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I am so happy for you. I can only imagine the relief you must be feeling. I hope she has a full recovery and please tell her THANK YOU! We are so proud of all our service men and women. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa in Jax Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I'm glad to hear she's home. I know you'll sleep better now! If she's having traumatic memories (which would be understandable!), see if you can find a counselor who does EMDR. EMDR is a simple, relatively quick technique that has been used with lots of veterans, and it can help break the connection between a traumatic experience and the fear/anxiety remembering it can cause. EMDR won't remove the memory -- it just helps decrease or eliminate the trauma associated with it. It doesn't require long-term therapy, and it's especially helpful for people who have a specific situation/incident that causes flashbacks or traumatic memories. War vets are classic candidates for it. Hugs, Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 So glad she's home! Thank her, please, from my family, for her dedication and service to our country; she is one of a special group of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Yippee! I'm so glad she's home. Praying for a smooth, quick recovery and reintegration. Big hugs from all of us :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne in ABQ Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Oh, it's wonderful that she's home. (I remember when she left the first time!) I hope she makes a speedy recovery. Thank her for us, as well, Suzanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieAir Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 I'm so glad for you and for Emily, Janie! :party: I will keep her in my prayers. Please thank her for her service for me. And thank you for posting this. She has had some tough circumstances, but she has made it through. That is so encouraging to me to hear stories like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemywhirlygirls Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 Welcome home from some grateful folks in Tennessee!! Prayers are lifted for reintegration and recovery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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