Need to face an unpleasant possibility.

[TeriB19]

Hey guys. The paper this morning said something I know I need to prepare for. There is a possibility of more reservists being called up for Iraq, and with October being the beginning of the new fiscal year for the U.S. Government, my husband could be recalled very soon. The troops that are currently there from his unit have been there almost a year, and they will need to be relieved soon. Don has said we should prepare for this possibility sooner rather than later. So if you guys could just keep us in your thoughts during this time, we can use all the support we can get. For those of you who have family members already there, away from home, you have my full support and prayers.

[devils_here]

My thougts and prayers are with you Teri :hugs:

[creedchick02]

........Thoughts and Prayers...Always..:( :rolleyes:

[Torn Signs]

Let God be w/ you and I hope you the best of luck.

[DangerousDan85]

yeah my uncle is over there, we was also in Desert Storm

[hotforscott]

My thoughts and prayers are with you as well, Teri. Daniel is in the reserves and his unit has been out for about 8 months so I worry everyday as well. It's a hard thing to do and I totally understand what you're going through!

[JenRN]

My thoughts are with you for sure Teri! I know the uncertainty can be hard. Just know if he goes or not, he has my total respect!:bow:

[hayley]

Man that sucks...my thoughts are with you Teri, sorry to hear that news.:(

[JulieCitySlicker]

Teri,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family:! I'll pray that he won't have to leave but if he does then I'll pray for a speedy and safe return:hugs: :hugs: :hugs:

[marlsy]

Teri my thoughts are with you and your family. I hope he gets to stay home, if he dosn't I also will pray for a speedy and safe return. God Bless!!

[goddess_bb]

Wow, Teri my thoughts and prayers are with you too.

[Sheila63]

Teri, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. :hugs: :hugs: Don and all the other men and women serving in the military have my total respect as well.:bow::bow:

[Kim V.]

Teri, you have my prayers! God give you peace during this unsure time, and if Don does get called, I pray for a speedy and safe return. God Bless you all...

[Dogstar]

Wow, Teri. You know you and your family will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers, no matter what happens. You guys are very brave!

[TeriB19]

Thank you everyone, your words and prayers mean the world to me. You guys are like my family and I'm so glad you are all there for me. I feel as if I've been in denial that the possibility really does exist, but now that October is getting closer and all those soldiers over there need to be relieved, there's no sense in denying it anymore.

[JenRN]

How long would he have to go for?

[JulieCitySlicker]

Aww Teri:(
:hugs: :hugs: :hugs: :hugs: 's for you girl

[hotforscott]

I am not sure about Teri's husband, but if Daniel goes, it's a year and he can come home for a little bit after 6 months. His would be a peace keeping mission, but a lot of units are different. Just depends.

[TeriB19]

As far as Don's unit goes, the air batallion from his unit has been over there for a year and are awaiting relief. He has been talking about transferring to another unit, one that actually does more with ammo and more hands on stuff (he's currently in cargo handling) and they would have a greater possibility of being recalled, but they usually go for 3 months at a time. So he could stay and possibly go for a year or transfer and almost definitely go for at least 3 months. Carrie's right, it depends and differs from unit to unit.

[JenRN]

How soon would he go?

[TeriB19]

Well, the new fiscal year starts in October, and he has a reserve weekend the first weekend in Oct. So I am guessing he will possibly hear something that weekend. If not, then sometime very soon after.

[Bridge of Clay]

:(

I'm sorry for that. The best of God's blessings for your and Carrie's families!

[Dogstar]

Yeah, :hugs:, thoughts and prayers for Daniel, too.

[facelessman]

War: a necessary evil

[Aimee]

Teri! That totally sucks. Erin's been over there since Arpil. Some of her unit is getting R&R soon, but she says don't count on her coming home because there are no "issues" at home for her. Also, this is her first deployment so she's lower on the list. She'll most likely be there till next April. They do send us email upsates however to one contact (her dad) and he forwards it to all of us. Plus, they say mail call is the most important thing to them, so we'll have to put together some care packages! We're standing here with y'all!!!

[TeriB19]

God Aimee, that must be so frustrating for her and for your family. I can't imagine Don being away for a year, the idea just boggles my mind. One thing I can say for certain is that I will have the girls write to him everyday. If mail call is the most important thing to them, then he will have something to look forward to every day! Thank you all for your support and I'll keep you guys posted as we find anything out.

[farmgirl]

Sorry Teri and anyone else who will be affected by this. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs.

Rose

[JulieCitySlicker]

Carrie,
You and Daniel will be in my prayers as well:hugs:

Aimee is Erin your daughter:)

[TeriB19]

Her sister, Julie.

[JulieCitySlicker]

Oh ok;)
Thanks Teri:)

I hope Erin can come home soon Aimee:hugs: :hugs:

[cjme]

Teri, how in the world did I miss this? I'm praying Don won't have to go, but in case he does, you know you're not alone. love and hugs

[HigherGirl]

Teri...will keep you and your family in my prayers!!

[Sheila63]

Carrie, you, Daniel and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers as well.:hugs: :hugs:

Aimee, I hope Erin comes home soon.:hugs: :hugs:

[hayley]

That would suck having a family member away for so long. :( Especilly something like this, it would be very frightning.

[JenRN]

Someone here at work sadi they are not sending a new "crew" out, that they are bringing the others home for a 2 week R&R than they are going back:confused: I hope this affects you in this way Teri. I just don't think it sounds right though, only 2 weeks, man that would suck!

[TeriB19]

Yes, Jen, I did see that a bunch of soldiers and sailors are coming home for 2 weeks of r&r but that does not mean that they aren't sending in replacements for those that are being allowed to return home for good. Don and his unit fall under the category of "eligible for deployment" come October 1.

[JenRN]

Oh:(

[JulieCitySlicker]

:( Oh no Teri:crying:

[SCOTTSMYMAN]

I haven't been on in awhile so I'm just catching this To Teri, Carrie and Amiee my thoughts and prayer are soo with all of you. I can't even imagine how I would feel if it were to happen to me! I hope everything works out ok and I'll be praying an extra pray at church! If they do go I'll be praying for a safe and speedy homecoming!!! :hugs: :hugs: to all! And Thank you to all who are already over there fighting for our freedom!!!!!! :crest:

[Blaize]

I missed this thread somewhere too...You are in my thoughts!!!!

[TeriB19]

Thanks guys, it really means a lot!

[Aimee]

Teri-
Any new news? I just sent a package to Erin full of goodies...
Trail mix, gatorade, powdered cappucino, animal crackers, cheese & PB crackers and 4 copies of my book! Erin is the girl on the cover BTW. I thought it would be fun for her to show off her "stardom" to the guys in her unit, and give them something to read on those long days... talk about a captive audience! ;)

[Sheila63]

Awww, Aimee, what a great sister you are!! I'm sure that package will make her day when it arrives.:D

[TeriB19]

Nothing yet but I'm still waiting on pins and needles. Sheila's right, Aimee, Erin will love that goodie box!!

[Sheila63]

Teri, I've been thinking about you and Carrie the last few days. Waiting to hear must be soooo hard. I'll keep you both in my thoughts and prayers. And Aimee, I will be doing the same for Erin. I hope she comes home soon.

:hugs: :hugs: :hugs: for everybody.

[TeriB19]

Thanks everyone. Well we got through this reserve weekend with no bad news, so I can breathe a sigh of relief for another month. I appreciate all your kind words as I'm sure Carrie and Aimee do as well. This Creedfeed family is really something. :hugs:

[JenRN]

WOO HOO great news Teri, those prayers REALLY worked!:D

[devils_here]

I'm so happy for you Teri :hugs:
And my thoughts still go out to the rest of you:)

[JulieCitySlicker]

Teri,
I'm so glad that everything is working out for you and your husband{{{HUGS}}} I will continue to pray for you and your family:angel:


Carrie,

You and your family will be in my prayers as well{{{HUGS}}};)

[Dogstar]

Excellent news, my friend! I'm very happy for you guys!

[SCOTTSMYMAN]

That's great news Teri. Still keeping you in my thoughts. Same goes for Carrie and Amiee too!! :hugs:

[Sheila63]

That's wonderful news, Teri!! I'm so happy for you, your husband and your girls. I will continue to keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.:hugs: :hugs: