Happy Valentine's Day everyone!
It's kind of a sad day around here.
Tory's hubby deployed today...
to a bad part of Afghanistan.
+169.jpg)
Steven is a crew chief on a Chinook.
He called me today a few hours before he deployed to say goodbye and to tell me he loved me.
I've been tearing up the rest of the day.
So many of you have emailed me telling me you still think of Tory and pray for her, and I can't thank you enough.
I know I have a lot of new followers and subscribers,
so for you,
Tory lost a fiance over there in 2011, 15 days before they were to be married.
If you'd like to read about it
Hope you all are having a romantic day!!
Toodles....
May God go with your sweet soldier boy and keep him safe. May He stay by the side of your beautiful girl and give her peace. AND may they be reunited soon.
ReplyDeleteoh john'a lee! i know how sad this is for you and i hope and pray this time it turns out better. all my good energy is with all of you!
ReplyDeleteOh, no. :( She's got to be so scared. Hopefully his deployment will be like almost everybody's - too long, too far away, but eventually over and back HOME! My Scott has done 3 major deployments and something like 3 minor ones over the years. The last was to Afghanistan. Is his for a full year? Does he know if they'll be able to Skype every so often? Scott wasn't able to where he was, but most folks I know with deployments over there get to do so. I hope these guys do. Hugs! {{{{}}}}
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize she was married now. How heartbreaking to have him sent to the same place. You will all be in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteSending prayers, good thoughts and lots of hugs.
ReplyDeleteoh my and on Valentine's day to boot. May he come back safe and sound.
ReplyDeleteI will hold all of them in prayer. Praying the Lord place His loving and protective arms around all of them. Praying for you as you will be her rock. Thank you for entrusting your blogging family with your request.
ReplyDeleteDear Friend, God be with all of you ... every moment until Steven returns home ... more so in these very dark, rough days for Tory to survive. Bless you.
ReplyDeleteSending lots of T&P's to you and Tory as Steven is deployed. ((hugs))
ReplyDeleteI will pray for his safety, and for you all, too. Many hugs, pokey
ReplyDeleteGive Tory an extra hug for me!! Our prayers are with all of you. *hugs*
ReplyDeleteMy prayers are with you all, John'aLee. What a difficult time for your family. May God strengthen you, Tory and Steven, and bring him home safely!
ReplyDeletePraying for a safe tour, and for your family. xoxo
ReplyDeletePrayers for Steven's safety and for your sweet daughter who must wait and worry! And for you as well, my friend!
ReplyDeletePrayers, light and the inner-knowing he'll be kept safe by the grace of God (and all the quilter-prayers which are stitched down and solid!!!!).
ReplyDeleteBless you all.
ReplyDeleteI will be keeping them all in my thoughts and prayers. May he stay safe and come bach home to his family fast.
ReplyDeleteHugs and prayers to all of you!
ReplyDeletePrayers for Tory and all of you!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Donna
Stepping up those prayers for Steven and all of you. When our boy came back, the first thing he said to me was, "Wow! Mama, you sure did get gray-headed!" Ummm...yes Son, and there is a reason for that! Still, praying that God holds him close and gives you all comfort in knowing that he is being watched over and prayed for.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like Tory is a very strong woman to have been able to move forward in her life. I am happy for her that she was able to learn to trust again, fall in love again & now to be able to let her husband go to a place that has no good memories. I think it takes a lot of faith and inner strength to get to where Tory is today and I admire the courage & sacrifice it takes to be a military wife. I will keep Tory & Steven in my thoughts and prayers. I will also look forward to having all our troops home very soon. I sincerely appreciate Steven's service to our Country.
ReplyDeleteOh John'alee... my heart is breaking for all of you. I'm in Birmingham for a few days and typing on my kindle so can't write much... I'll be in touch when I get home. But thoughts and prayers to you and yours. Love you.
ReplyDeletePrayers go up everyday for our men there. I can be thankful as my son just returned from his year deployment. We pray for his safe return and thank him for his service.
ReplyDeleteMary Jane in Utah
Our prayers to you all. Praying Steven will be safe and Tory to be strong and they will be a family again soon.
ReplyDeleteIt must be such a worrying time for you all. I can't imagine how you all feel, but send all my good wishes and prayers for a safe return.
ReplyDeleteTeresa x
I follow a blog of a girl that grew up w my DD. She is on her 2nd tour of Aftgan, and has a blog. I asked her if it would be OK to share it w you and she wants readers!
ReplyDeletehttp://dearmamaturtle.blogspot.com/2013/02/12-days.html
I know that there are a lot of quilters that follow you, and I am working on a quilt for her. Hope you enjoy her blog!
Thinking of you all and praying that you will all be kept safe during this time xxx
ReplyDeleteI know this has to be such a difficult time for Tory and your family. Praying all goes well and Steven will return home safe and sound.
ReplyDelete