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PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.

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Old 09-21-2001, 12:04 AM   #1
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Ex needs LOTS fo Pixie Dust.

I am near to tears as I type this. Ex and his wife a big decision to make.
After he and I split, he joined Army full-time. He had just been in the reserves. Anyway, he has been out for 5 yrs. and is no longer in Reserves, either.
Evidently, he was trained in some type of combat (classified) that is really needed now. He was called up and asked if he would re-up. At his old rank and for better pay than he is making now.
They have 2 11 year olds (dif. marraiges) and an 18 mo. old together.
He is also in his late-thirties now. I am worried for him and his family.
But, I am proud to know that he is thinking of going, since he is needed.
He was in Desert Storm, so he knows what he is getting into.
Please, pray for him to make the right decision and for those of us that care about and love him, to accept whatever it is. (his step-son thinks it's cool)
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Prayers heading out your way Teresa!
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Will be keeping him in thought and prayer during these troubled times. The decision that he has to make isn't an easy one. I have a feeling that many others will be asked the same questions. All we can do is pray for the safety of those who do get called into action (as well as their families).

DH is in the Nat'l Guards in a High Priority Unit and we are getting a bit worried. DH is heading for Canada tomorrow (weekend trip) for what probably will be his last trip for this year.
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Definitely a tough decision to make. Debe is right, many people are likely to be faced with the same decision.
I am sending my prayers to your ex, Debe's DH, and to all men and women in the military/reserves. What courageous people they all are.
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I, too, will be praying for your ex and his family, as well as all the men and women who serve in our armed forces and their families. The course that has been set for our nation is a very difficult one, one that will take the courage and resolve of all of our citizens. I pray that we will be successful and that the success will not involve too much more loss than we have already experienced, although we all know that some loss is inevitable. God bless us all as we move forward to defend our freedom.

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Old 09-21-2001, 09:12 AM   #6
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I prays for you Teresa for your ex and you too Debe for your DH. In the same time lots of pixie dust

Truly Chantal
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Pixie dust and prayers to you and your loved ones Teresa and Debe, and the rest of us!
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I can't say anymore that hasn't already been said. So here's my shot of pixie dust! mary
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Sending lots of prayers, pixie dust and positive vibes to your ex Teresa and to your DH debe.

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Pixie Dust for all of our armed forces.....
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