I heard from Mari333

I know lots of people (myself included) have been concerned that they have not seen any postings from her in a while.

of course, the news about the prison (where Michael is stationed) has made a difficult situation much worse.

NOTE: Michael was not there when these abuses took place.

but, they are ALL fine, all things considered. Mari is reading but not posting right now.

on edit: I am leaving soon for a performance and will not be able to respond to this thread until late in the afternoon.

I am serious

be going through. Stay Strong !!

Sending gentle thoughts to you, Mari333, and glad to hear you are all right, even if these days must be horrific for you. :hug:

Thoughts to you and your man and the boys. I can only imagine a little of what you are going through. Please take care of yourself.

Kim

Hang in there Mari.

every passing day..I know she's a fantastic lady who is scared stiff for her stepson, and who wouldn't be. Mari's husband cries everyday. What's going to happen if these two people have a stroke over this!All that we hear is bad news. It's so traumatic and what's being done is abuse, and also psychological abuse to every family who's son/daughter is there, who really don't want to be there. I remember Mari posting something to the effet about going to see a psychologist, and yes, I feel she should send the bill to those as she said in one post who have OIL as their main interest in DC, How much can these families take!

Since the news and pix of the caskets in the news, these pukes are still lying out their a$$es. Do I think someone deliberately let those pix out for the public to see--yes! Someone is sending a message and the people need to act on this before the pukes commit more devastation to innocents. They do NOT care a bit about the people. Oil, $$, and greed is their god! SHAME!!

BTW, wasn't there some bill that was added that the administration could not be sued by anyone for this war?

I was very worried but didn't want to bother her. I'm relieved that Michael isn't in the middle of this.

he's still at the prison and 100s of Iraqis have been protesting there. (there's a GD thread on this http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x1513231">here)

it's terribly volitile. and Mari and her husband are understandably frightened and stressed by these developments.

on edit: added link

May he come home soon.

I was worried about Mari-
Especially after hearing from my family
member in Afghanistan last night.
We have to get those kids OUT of there!
Hugs to you Mari-
BHN

I hope things start to get better in Iraq, and Michael sent back home soon.

I have been so worried about Mari and her family. Mari, if you read this, please know that you, your husband, and Michael have been very much in my thoughts and prayers. I think everybody here at DU has been thinking about you.

:hug: for Mari333, Hogarth, and Michael

you and your family are in our prayers Mari333

:hug:

I'll be sending Michael another package of goodies very soon. :D

I've gotten Michael 3 goodie boxies together for him and his squad. I'm gathering paperbacks and board games for my next shipment.

My care package to Michael is going out tomorrow.

Addressed to Michael and two other members of his unit, who I've been told rarely receive mail.

Thank you to anarchy1999 for doing all the heavy lifting for me...

so that those who want to know get the message....

I presume this means that her stepson is not in any trouble. Of that we are all glad.

have 4 care packages that I hope to have packed up to go within the next day or 2. Are we going to overwhelm Michael's unit? Can he spread the wealth?

Anarchy1999 is back. Offline for 16+ hours. Okay. To everyone here that has cared and wants to do something to help........

Everything you are doing is great, this is looking as though it should be a sustained effort. Any thoughts or suggestions on how to be successful in supporting our troops in a positive manner are encouraged.. There are many that want to reach out to our soldiers and god knows, they need our care. Can you imagine a postcard, a handwritten note, with just one package of beef jerkey making an impact? How wonderful is that?

Our enlisted need to hear from all of us. It is plain and simple. Keep in touch. PM me tonight and give me an e-mail, I'll keep everyone posted.

Sherry

would they likes TONS of paperbacks? i have so many. good shape and great authors.

PM delivery info if a box of thrillers, mysteries, sci-fi, etc. would be welcome.

There is no question, anything to read is welcome. Except trash.

Love, hugs, and prayes from Central Fla. Hope he comes home soon! Think of you all every day and night. Peace!!! (be with all of us).

i hope my warm thoughts are making it north to Michigan. Thanks for getting in touch with nostamj. I understand how hard it must be to post. Hang in there. We love you.

are held close to my heart. :loveya:

Mari, you and yours are in my prayers.

Late night Kick.

:loveya: :hi: :bounce:

I keep remembering how some of the soldiers spoke up against what they felt was wrong. I am absolutely certain that your Michael is the type of person who would have done the right thing, were he in a similar situation. (The world would have collapsed in a big heap centuries ago if it weren't for people like that.)