ONE OF OUR ACTIVE MEMBERS HUBBY'S IS HEADING TO IRAQ

[NEVE and TRISTAN]

I just wanted to share for she is so strong that I just don't see her coming out and saying it and thought we as a community should know so we can be there for her!

Helene (Ismommy) is married to the guru of war photography (my words not theirs but I know it to be true)...and it appears he is going in August. I might have some of my info jumbled some but he is working with a Marine group and doing documentary footage and following them thru training and combat etc...

He was there during her pregnancy and now is going back.

Helene has known this is coming up...in fact there were times she thought he was going right after Gunner's birth...

I will keep folks posted!!!!
But I know this mommy could use some TLC...some love notes...some checking on in his absence!!!!

She has many BBB friends near her but no family so I thought all of us should know since she is such a postive presence on our boards.


Neve
Reichen (6), Karsh (3), Tristan (2) and baby girl Bronwyn born March 10th!!!!

[mudder17]

Oh, Helene, lots of hugs! You and your family will be in my prayers as you prepare for his departure and then while he's over there and you're over here. :( I will pray for his safety and your peace of mind during the whole time.

Kaya sends you lots of hugs and kisses!

Eileen

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[ribbit1019]

I pray that he stays safe Helene! Stay strong and big hugs to you!
I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
:)
Christy
Maddy says "Hi baby!" Such a little parrot!

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Surprise!
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[aliceinwonderland]

Oh, I am sorry he has to head back and be away. I hope it's a very short stint!

e.

[zuzu]

Oh Helene, I'm sorry Rob has to go back. Hopefully it won't be for too long. We'll have to have some area get-togethers, if you're up to it. Let us know if you need anything.

Hugs,
Melissa, mom to Sarah (5/03)

[kensjen]

Oh Helene, I know this is hard for you!! We're all thinking of you and hoping to spend some time with you in the coming weeks. Hopefully it will be a short trip for him.

((((HUGS))))!

[TraciG]

we'll be thinking of u & your family !

[khakismom]

Oh no! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Helene! Big hugs!!!

[jk3]

I'm so sorry. I hope his trip will be a short stint. Thinking of you!

Jenn
DS 6/3/03

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[wencit]

Sending you thoughts and prayers to keep your husband safe while he's in Iraq.

Thanks for posting this, Neve.

[murpheyblue]

Our thoughts and prayers and with you for his safe and speedy return.

(((hugs)))

[steph2003]

Hugs to you & your family!

[amp]

Helene - I knew as soon as I read Neve's header that this would be about you! I'm sorry to hear that your DH is heading out again, but I've seen a few of the pics you've posted and he seems like a fab photog. Big hugs to you and safe travels to him!

[Momof3Labs]

Helene, the best to Rob in his travels. And the best to you in hanging in there day to day with the kiddos - I wish that I was closer to help!! On a serious note, my SIL will be moving near Dulles in a few days and will be pregnant but bored (not working - she's a teacher and has worked day care for years) in August; drop me a line if you want her contact info!

[mharling]

Hugs to you, Helene! Enjoy your time together before he leaves. Safe travel wishes to him.

Mary - Some days work. Some days don't.
Lane - April 2003
Faye - March 2005

[bostonsmama]

Helene,

You have my truest respect. I have gone through quite a few of DH's deployments with only more to come (actually DH just came home from a month-long training exercise). If you're in the NoVa area, I'm not too far away. Let me know if I can do anything for you...a call, letter, an outing, maybe a trip for some outlet shopping at Potomac Mills??

I know Marines sometimes deploy for a year at a time...but I truly hope you don't have to wait that long.

You're in my thoughts/prayers...and so is your DH. Our pastor just got called to Active Duty and is leaving our church so we've got open lines of communication to that area. Let me know if you're having trouble getting any info on him (both my DH, pastor and father are active duty and knowledgeable about units over there).

Larissa
Navy Wife
Army Brat

[jubilee]

Helene, many prayers for your DH as he departs. I pray he will rejoin your family quickly and safely :)

[dowlinal]

Helene,

My thought and prays will be with you! Hopefully this will be a short safe trip.

A

[brigmaman]

Oh, Helene! I feel like Rob just got home! I wish we were closer...to keep you company for a while and help out with the kiddos. Please email if you need ANYTHING!

[JLiebCamm]

Helene, you are so strong. I will keep you all in my thoughts.

[ismommy]

Aww Neve! and everyone else who has posted thanks so much for the great thoughts. Right now everything is still very much up in the air. Rob has been working on project since April 2004 with a specific group of marines so he will be heading to Iraq whenever they go. Originally he was supposed to go back in March but ended up continuing with this project instead. So now we are just in waiting mode for when the marines are sent. Right now it looks like August but it could and hopefully will be later.
He just spent a month in CA with them which is one of the reasons I havent been posting much. My hands have been pretty full. I do want to say though Congratulations to all our new mommies and happy birthday to everyone who has been celebrating lately.

Helene
mommy to Isabella
and Gunner
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[bluej]

Oh Helene, I hope your DH's time there is short (and safe!). I will keep him and you and the kids in my thoughts and prayers.

[heidis2girls]

Helene, I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that when your DH does go that it is a short stay and that he returns home safely to his beautiful family!