we miss you already, my beloved
By Ashleigh
| Published on: March 10th, 2010 | 73 Comments
| Categories: Afghanistan Deployment, That Marine of Mine
we miss you already, my beloved
Oh Ashleigh… I’m so sorry. Praying for you all.
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Praying for you guys…
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Burning my dinner – burning, hot eyes. So sorry. ((Hugs))
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Oh, can I cry for you? I’m think I’m going to anyway. Yep, here come the tears. Sending many prayers your way.
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((hugs))
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You know how sometimes bloggers write *crickets* to indicate that nobody is responding to what they’re saying? I think we need to start something new. I think we need to start saying only TEARS when something – LIKE THIS POST and the reality that it represents – leaves us with no words and just tears. So…
*tears*
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Ashleigh! I am so sorry!! Praying for you!!
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Oh, he’s gone. Thank you for your sacrifice, friend.
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Praying for a safe return and peace for you and your family while your husband is gone!
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Praying for you all and his safe return home. Thank you so much for your families sacrifice for us all.
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((HUG))
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(*(*( gentle hug )*)*)
i’m praying <
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Wow, that picture is worth well over 1000 words.
From one military spouse to another, I offer my sincerest thanks (and understanding) for your sacrifice. My prayers are with you!
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Wish I could give you a big fat hug right now.
Go get some Pat & Oscar’s breadsticks and enjoy your boys.
One day closer to having him home, right?
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Um, what Mary said.
*tears*
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Feeling and praying! <>
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Tears is right. I woke up at 4 a.m. yesterday morning praying for you. Lots of love and prayers.
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I am sorry Ashleigh! As my eyes well up with tears the prayers are being sent up for you and your precious ones!
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Praying and I don’t know what to say! I don’t even know you and I feel the loss for your family. I have a new respect for the armed forces!
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Ashleigh, you and your family have been very much in my thoughts in recent weeks, and please know I will be praying for all of you while he is away. One day at a time.
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Oh Ashleigh… =*( Big, big hugs your way this afternoon… *sniffles*
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Dear Ashleigh,
From one military wife to another ~ I send you my sincerest appreciation for your family’s service and sacrifice. I will be praying for you, your hubby, and your whole family…until I read a blog post entitled….”And He’s Home…again…”.
Bless you all! Stay strong in Him!
Katie
*Psalm 91*
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Yipes, that stirs up some sad memories of my own. Once the weirdness, like you’re missing a limb, feeling subsides, it’ll be okay. Well, it’s never okay…. Many prayers headed your way.
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*tears*
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::hug::
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this makes me want to cry :( praying for you. . .
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my heart aches for you…
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thank you for sacrificing your time with your husband for all of our freedom!
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Praying for all of you. Big hugs, big hugs.
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Praying for you . . .
love,
me
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*tears**hugs**prayers
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Oh, Ash, you are all in my heart and prayers. ::love and hugs::
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God speed John, I am just an old soldier that will be here to support Ashleigh
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I’m so sorry. Please know that so many of us deeply appreciate the sacrifice your entire family is making right now. Praying for you.
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so sorry, friend. praying the emptiness won’t feel too overwhelming and that the time will fly.
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Tears
hugs
prayers
much love, sister.
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Hugs, thoughts, prayers…all but the praying seems so inadequate but I hope it helps in some small way.
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You are so blessed to share such a powerful love for each other. Praying that the Lord will hold you today and everyday until your love comes home. Praying for peace protection to surround you and the boys and legions of angels to protect John and his men and to bring them all home safely.
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Took a brief look at that photo and instant tears.
Wish I had words of comfort.
Prayers instead.
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Ugh :( :( :( I wish I knew what to say…I’m praying for you and for your darling little boys.
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I am so sorry, Ashleigh. I can only imagine how difficult it must be to say goodbye. :( Hugs and prayers and love to you and your little men!
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My heart broke a bit just seeing the photo. I will be praying for you and your men.
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yes, *tears*
this moment takes my breath away. no words, just *tears*
my prayers are with you and your family…that you will feel the loving warmth from our Father in heaven during this time.
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Awww…praying for you.
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You and your sweet family kept on popping in my mind the last few days. I knew this post would be coming soon..but somehow I hoped it wouldn’t come.
Tears filled my eyes as I looked at your picture…
Praying…praying…praying for you are your swet,sweet family!!
Ginger~
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aw, so sad. :( prayers!!
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You are in my prayers tonight. I love you. The picture is just heartbreaking.
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*sigh*
Praying for you.
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Ashleigh,
I’ve never commented before, but read your blog often and much appreciate your openness and reflections. And tonight, I am compelled to send you my thoughts, prayers, and enormous gratitude. I will be praying for you, your family, and all those who serve our country.
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I admire you so, Ashleigh! And praying for you.
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Oh, how I ache for you tonight. I will pray for you. May God bless you all with peace and safety and speed for these days!!!!
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::tears::
My heart sank when I saw the picture.
Thank you for all you have been through, are going through and will go through to allow your husband to serve the USA.
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*tears*
*hugs*
But most of all, prayers for you and your beloved and your little ones as you continue on.
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I know all too well those goodbyes…You and your family will be in my prayers. From one military wife to another, thank you for being so brave and so supportive to your hero. I survive my trials knowing that other woman as you are living the same life I am. God bless you for your own hero uniform. =) I will keep your little ones close to heart and in my constant prayers, they too will be blessed. God Bless.
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*hugs*
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*hugs*
I made the mistake of reading all the comments before I wrote this… and now tears are streaming down my face. Goodbyes are never ever easy. Esp. with someone you love with all your heart and soul!
Praying for him, praying for you and the boys.
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I will be praying for you.
Your sister in Christ,
Katherine
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I don’t really have words to express my feelings of gratitude to you and your family. I am so sorry it has to be this way.
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From a fellow military wife ~
tears & hugs
Dear Lord,
Hold them Lord ~ hold them. Please surround John with protection, Ashleigh with comfort and peace and the boys with all the Father’s love that you graciously give. Thank you for each of them and for their sacrifices. May this time apart seem as but a day. Thank you, Jesus.
Amen.
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I don’t comment often, and one day I’d love to meet you – but I so appreciate your transparent authenticity as you share your journey. I’ve been following here off and on for a few years (since you found me on YLCF), and I am blessed to watch from afar how you carry your heart before the Lord and before others. As a wife and mother of three, I can’t fathom how painful this is for you right now, but I can only imagine how beautiful a work the Lord must be doing in your heart through it all. You are a bright and shining lamp in the darkness, Ashleigh, and your life is bringing glory to Jesus as you worship Him in the suffering.
Godspeed to your beloved one. I pray that he may go with the Spirit of God resting upon him, and that he may return quickly and safely to your arms. May this year go by swiftly and strengthen your heart as you lean on your eternal Husband, Jesus Christ. Praying for your family, dear sister in the Lord,
Song
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Praying! :D
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Just tears and more tears…love you
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Praying, tears, grace, mercy and continued support until you post another picture like that that says hello….
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Oh, Ashleigh. I’m so sorry that you’re going through this. Praying for your family and praying for your faithful, amazing soldier. You guys can’t hold hands right now, but you know exactly who’s holding both of yours in the meantime.
xoxo
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Hugs and prayers your way
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I’m praying for your family, Ashleigh…may the Lord hold you all very close.
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::hug::and prayers.
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Dear Ashleigh,
When this post popped into my inbox, I knew what the words meant, but when I opened the email and saw the picture … I caught a tiny glimpse of what the words MEAN for YOU. I want you to know I’m praying for you and your husband and your little boys. *Hug!*
Your Friend in England :)
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Like they said… tears, hugs, love, prayers… holding you up, dear one.
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You’re still being lifted up in prayer.
Good morning, I’ll be praying for you today, for peace and calm and quiet hearts in your home. And for safety and strength for John and the others. And some more strenght for you, and more someones sent from the Someone.
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I loved your letter. I was so moved by it that felt it needed to be put to music and shared. I hope that you approve. If you do not, I will remove it at your request.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgqIfGGH6fs
God bless you and your family and may your Marine come back home safe to you.
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Dennis Hoppe Reply:
October 8th, 2010 at 5:31 pm
I had to make some adjustments to the timing after I posted it.. here is a new link..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUJTT8TKee4
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Dennis Hoppe Reply:
October 8th, 2010 at 5:47 pm
Well.. crap.. you can tell I am a newb at this.. I had to upload it again..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjkDdDbDWCE
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