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Carl D

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My Own Personal Hero
Nov 19^th, 2009 at 2:50am

I went to a party last night that was last minute, thrown for my friend Amanda Arney, her boyfriend Joel and another soldier who left today for Iraq. I've known Amanda since she was a young teen and have seen her grow in so many ways over the years, and now this mother of 3 will be serving her country for a year in Iraq.

We had a blast catching up on things and she is excited about going to Iraq. However, the area she will be in gets hit regularly with mortar attacks but she said they are not very strong anymore and are mostly shielded against. I told her how proud I am of her and that she is my personal hero.
I plan on having a much bigger party for her when she comes home. Here's a couple of pics from the party.

I remember when she was a little goth girl back when it was 'uncool' to be goth, but she was always strong-willed and went against the grain. Now she's all grown up and in the army now.
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Amanda and I

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Amanda, Me and Joel getting fresh with me

For those who pray, do me a favor and keeps these troops in your prayers. They are very special to me.

Peace,
Carl D

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midwestbeth CH.com Sponsor Offline Posts: 1123 Edwardsville, IL Gender:	Re: My Own Personal Hero Reply #1 - Nov 19^th, 2009 at 8:31am I saw a segment about this unit leaving for Irag on the news this morning. They will all be in my thoughts and prayers for a safe return home.
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lorac CH.com Old Timer Offline Imagine Posts: 433 Tennessee Gender:	Re: My Own Personal Hero Reply #2 - Nov 19^th, 2009 at 9:10am Great pics Carl d looks like you had a fun time. will pray for all troops for sure.
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Linda_Howell CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Do not feed the Moderators Posts: 11927 Santa Maria, Ca. Gender:	Re: My Own Personal Hero Reply #3 - Nov 19^th, 2009 at 6:29pm Your friend will certainly be in my prayers for a safe tour of duty and that she and all of the others there will be under Gods protection. Now go shave Carl.
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Carl D

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Re: My Own Personal Hero
Reply #4 - Nov 19^th, 2009 at 8:16pm

Yep Beth, they were on channel 5 news before they shipped out. I missed it on the news but Amanda posted about it on her Facebook.

Linda_Howell wrote on Nov 19^th, 2009 at 6:29pm:

Your friend will certainly be in my prayers for a safe tour of duty and that she and all of the others there will be under Gods protection.

Now go shave Carl. Wink

Now now Linda, I have shaved, obviously - otherwise my beard would be dragging right now.

PS - the nape on the back of my neck is gone too so there. Tongue

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Iddy CH.com Alumnus Offline Smile Posts: 486 Toronto,Canada Gender:	Re: My Own Personal Hero Reply #5 - Nov 19^th, 2009 at 8:28pm Praying for Amanda and all those serving their country a safe and healthy return. God bless them.
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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: My Own Personal Hero Reply #6 - Nov 19^th, 2009 at 8:54pm Praying for them both Carl. Carl, you're looking almost too happy.... Charlie
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jon019 CH.com Alumnus Offline "Ya gotta believe!" Posts: 1656 USA Gender:	Re: My Own Personal Hero Reply #7 - Nov 19^th, 2009 at 9:32pm Both and all Carl...both and all Best, Jon
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barry_sword CH.com Alumnus Offline Mountain Biking Keeps Me Sane Posts: 3947 Bracebridge, Canada Gender:	Re: My Own Personal Hero Reply #8 - Nov 19^th, 2009 at 10:20pm Carl, our prayers will be with them 24/7!
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Lefty CH.com Alumnus Offline Posts: 759 Gender:	Re: My Own Personal Hero Reply #9 - Nov 23^rd, 2009 at 7:23am Sending some positive vibes for both your friends Carl..! Lefty..!
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