OMG, half DH's unit just left to the Gulf Coast

[bostonsmama]

with more to come later and I can't find out whether my DH is with them. I called my DH at work an hour ago and he said he couldn't talk, "something was going on," and he didn't know if he could talk to me later. I asked him if he was going to LA, and he just sighed and said, "I gotta go." This started a string of calls between all the military wives, and one wife called me and told me her DH said half of the unit is already on a helo headed for the coast...more are to follow. We can't get in contact with our hubbies, so obviously we're freaking out. There's utter lawlessness, chaos and confusion down there. People are rioting, shooting at rescuers with AK-47s and M-16s, rival gangs are starting fires near the NO Superdome and looting and violence is widespread. That's not even counting all the prisoners the police were forced to release onto the streets so they could rummage some food and survive! I am proud they are going, but scared to death for my DH, whose MOS (training) doesn't permit him to carry a gun.

Please pray for them! They are only trying to help. They'll be doing SAR and riot suppression. Please, please pray for them.

Larissa
who is still trying to give birth so she can have more to say

[DebbieJ]

Oh, Larissa, you must be a nervous wreck! It must be so hard to not know where he is.

Girl, you and your DH and his unit are in our prayers.

(((HUGS))) to you!!!

~ deb
DS born at home 12/03
Breastfed for 20 months and 6 days

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[steph2003]

oh gosh - I'm so sorry to hear this! The situation gets more depressing by the minute.

[starrynight]

His entire unit is in my prayers, my dh is active duty so you know I understand the frustration. I hope you can find out asap if he even left or not.

[chlobo]

How scary. I'll pray for him and that peace is restored soon.

[new_mommy25]

Larissa, I hope he is safe. THat must be so scary for you. But they need him down there and I am sure he will do an awesome job.

[saschalicks]

Larissa,
My thoughts are with you and DH!

[turtledove]

Oh Larissa, I will keep you and your DH in my thoughts and prayers!

[zuzu]

Oh, Larissa! I'll keep you and your DH in my thoughts.

[mattiew]

Prayers and well wishes to you and DH's unit! Hang in there!!

I don't think it is said often enough but thank you and DH (and all the other military families) for giving so much to us all; you all make me proud!

Carrie

[JulieL]

Wow Larissa, that is really scary - not knowing. I hope you find out soon about his status. I'll be praying for you in the mean time. American's can never truely appreciate what our service men/women due and sacrifice so that we have security in our nation. Let us know what is going on when you find out! (((HUGS)))

[alkagift]

Oh, Larissa. How frightening. I truly believe that the people there are in horrible, horrible circumstances and that 90% of them are just starving. There are people trying to get out of the Dome area while the bodies of elderly people just lie 6 feet away. That has to be emotionally damaging. I hope he doesn't have to leave you, but if he does his help will be really appreciated and I'm sure your DH will be fine. The true criminals will get theirs, and everyone else will calm down as soon as they see that they will get out soon. I really believe they're panicking.

Allison
Mommy to Matthew, who is TWO!

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[JFC]

((((HUGS)))) to you and all the other wives. PP said it well, they really are needed down there, but I'm sure that doesn't make it any less scary for you. Please keep us posted and stay positive! ;-)

[ribbit1019]

I'm so sorry Larissa! Hopefully he won't be going. You must be so worried! Hugs!

Christy
Maddy born 06/09/04
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Little Peanut due 03/02/06
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[bostonsmama]

Whatever the case, he's not coming home tonight.

Edited to remove details.

Thanks for helping to calm me down....and whether he goes tonight or not, thanks for praying for our military family. They and their wives are such dear friends, I would be heart-broken if anything happened to them.

Larissa
who is still trying to give birth so she can have more to say

[aliceinwonderland]

I am glad you at least got to talk to him...I hope he stays safe.

[starrynight]

I'm glad you have at least heard from him and have some sense of an idea what is going on. I can always deal with everyone thrown our way but the one thing that always gets me the most is that everything is always so up in the air {{hugs}}.

[kath68]

What a relief to at least know what he will be doing.

I am so grateful to people like you/your husband. Our military families make such extraordinary sacrifices and are so brave. You humble me every day.

You should be really proud (I know you are).

[JulieL]

Oh Larrisa, I'm sorry he won't be home. It's one day at a time, one breathe for the moment. I will be praying. It's so hard when circumstances are out of your reach. Chin up, I hope things seem brighter soon.

[mudder17]

Oh my gosh, Larissa, I'm so frightened for you and your DH! What's going on down there is terrible, and I will be praying for all of you!

Hugs!

Eileen

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[mudder17]

I'll be praying for all of you!


Eileen

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[boys2enough]

My thoughts are with you, your dh and your family. Please keep us posted.


Cheers, Lin
Mom to 2 wild boys
D 3/98
G 11/02

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[g-mama]

Oh my gosh, Larissa, I am so sorry to hear what you're going through right now. I will keep you and your dh and all the other military families going through this in my prayers. Please keep us posted.


Kristen
Paolo 11-00
Benjamin 8-03
and a *THIRD BOY* coming in December '05

[brittone2]

Oh my, i'm sorry that your DH may have to go :( It is sad that they can't give the families more notice/information at the very least. I don't know how those of you who are military families do it. You are amazing :)

I'll be thinking of our military personnel and their families and hoping everyone stays safe. I hate the thought of them being in danger, but the situation down in NO is so dreadful...these people so desperately need help. So sad.

Please take care, and thanks to all of our military families for making the sacrifices they make.

[calebsmama03]

Oh Larissa - that is awful! I'm glad you heard from him and will keep them all in my prayers. On a side note - I saw a little ticker story on my AM news that said something about a rescue helicopter being shot at and assumed it was Iraq, then when it ran again I was SHOCKED to see it was in LA!!!! How disgusting. I know desperate times create desperate people but seriously HOW can these people SHOOT at the military who is trying to HELP THEM?!?! This whole situation is just sad and insane to me... So much for "civilized society", huh? :(
Lynne
Mommy to C 3/03
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And Miss Purple, 5/05

[ChunkyNicksChunkyMom]

I will say a prayer for you, Larissa, try not to worry.

Susan

#1 Nick 11-18-04

[HannaAddict]

Larissa,

I hope your husband stays safe and I appreciate his service. I hope you keep doing okay while he's gone. I'm sure it is hard.

Kimberly
DS 3/18/04

[cmdunn1972]

Larissa, God-willing, your DH will return home no worse for wear. You and all the miltary (and their families) are definately in my thoughts and prayers.

[hez]

You're on my mind and in my prayers.

[boys2enough]

Larissa,

Just wondering how your DH and his unit are doing. You probably can't say much even if you have any updated news, I assume. Just want to let you know that I am still thinking of you and your family. And please if you get a chance, let your DH (and his unit) know how much we all appreciate what they are doing.

Hope you are holding up alright. {{hugs}}

Cheers, Lin
Mom to 2 wild boys
D 3/98
G 11/02

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[MarisaSF]

Thinking of you, Larissa, and your DH.

[bcky2]

i am praying for your dh and keeping your dh and all the others down there trying to help in my thoughts.

[NEVE three BUGS and a BEE]

OUr thoughts are with you and your family...thank you for sharing your family to help others!!!!

As I watch the TV I so wish there was something I could do...

[bostonsmama]

My Gosh, I haven't seen him since Wednesday night and he's finally coming home tonight. He'll be on call, though, so we have to stay home by the phone (since we don't own a cell phone)...no parties this holiday weekend. Oh well. I know they did an amazing thing, and their efforts continue. But you're right, we're not privy to a lot of details b/c it affects homeland security when you say who and how many are going somewhere, potentially leaving a vulnerability. I am so proud of them all, regardless. People don't realize how much training, planning and preparation goes into simple loading of supplies and shipping and disbursing them. I remain in awe of our Armed Forces daily.

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers.

I just needed (and still need) a few days off to settle down from all the chaotic, political threads.

L

[mudder17]

Hugs Larissa! Give your DH a hug for me! I'm glad he's coming home, even if he's still on call. Take a break and enjoy your time with him!

lots of love!

Eileen

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[Kungjo]

Larissa,

Even though I no longer live in New Orleans, my parents are still there. My childhood home is probably flooded (don't know since they won't let us back in to survey the damage till Labor Day) and my parents have lost everything. On top of that devastation, I'm fearful for my parents when they go back to view the damage to their house. I'm glad for their sake that outstanding men and women like your DH are there to protect them and restore order to our crippled cities. God bless the both of you. I will pray for his safety. May he return to you soon.

Thanks so much!!!

Joyce

[octmom]

I'm glad that your DH is home safe with you and that you can breathe a little easier right now. I can't even begin to imagine what it would be like to be in your shoes. Your husband and the women and men who serve with him are the true heroes in this awful situation. I pray that the rescuers and relief workers who are working so hard to help others will stay safe and be home with their families as soon as possible, though I realize it will be some time before all their work is done.

Jerilyn
DS, Sean 10/03

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"Baby makes days shorter, nights longer, home happier, and love stronger."

[erosenst]

I've been following this thread, and can't imagine the stress you're under. Hopefully you can use the "forced" time at home to unwind, catch your breath, and enjoy being together.

Thanks to him (and you) for everything you've done for all of us.

[starrynight]

I'm glad he is home, sorry you can't leave because of call.

[Sarah1]

Glad to hear he's coming home. I'd be a wreck.