A Reminder
 

A reminder for Jimmy and the others...

Thanks Cousin
 

I was just thinking about him!! Made my day!!

A Thank you from me and God speed.

Thank you my friend!!! Can't wait till you get here!! Will pass on to Jimmy when I can!

not leaving
 

Don't worry you can't loose me that easily cousin!! I am just not going to post in political anymore. I agree with everyone that each person has their own opinion and will vote however they choose....nothing I say will change what they do and vice versa....so instead of getting myself all upset...and having mean things said....I will stick to non-political postings.

I love TOTV.....and will not be going anywhere....just wanted you to know....love this place way too much! I am need of calmer days anyway....to focus on what is really important in life....family and friends....

Thanks for all your kind words! Can't wait till you get here....we will go find an Irish pub somewhere and toast the Burns Family!!


Jimmy and Michael are both doing well....you keep them near to my heart when you send these rememberances...you are blessed~! Thanks again!!
I have told my whole family about you...and your prayers!! They all appreciate it greatly! They join in prayers for all our military as well...

Update...
 

Notes from Mom...a look at reality for an American Soldier...YUK!!

Sent on saturday afternoon:

Apparently Jimmy, his buddies, and the dogs have been sitting at an air base for the past 3 days waiting to fly to Fallujah. There have been significant sand storms that have kept the choppers and planes on the ground...as well as it is Ramadan over there, and flying time is restricted.

Within two hours they will be transported by land vehicles to Fallujah...so I would ask for your prayers and good thoughts....They will be under heavy security...for whatever that is worth.

Jimmy sounds pretty down...no shower for three days, and just hanging out etc, etc.....

As I keep saying...it is going to be a long 7 months....

From Today:

Good morning!

We had a brief phone call from Jimmy this am...

The 15 vehicle convoy to Fallujah was totally loaded up Saturday night....The Marines waited outside by the convoy all night to no avail. The sandstorms were too intense for the medi-vac choppers to fly. If they cannot fly, the land vehicles cannot proceed.

Today everything had to be unloaded from the convoys and re-packed onto a plane or chopper....not clear which it is. Anyway, as soon as it is dark, they are attempting to fly out to Fallujah. This should happen within two hours.

What a crazy situation...eh?!!!!

Thanks for all the good thoughts!

TKRET, Thanks!!! Cassie, Saying prayers for the safety of Jimmy, Matt, Jamie and all our brave men and women serving our military. Godspeed!!

Hey Cousin,
Jim continues to remain in my daily prayers. It's a terrible situation and very frustrating for him, I'm sure. But, on a lighter note, ask him why he "sounds pretty down...no shower for three days". I always understood that the men in this family got along really well with fewer showers and more beers! Maybe it's the "dry" neighborhood that's got him down. Love you, Cuz, and send him my sincerest gratitude.

He is added to the prayer list, is thanked for his service, and a cold beer is waiting for him when he returns to see his sister.

Cuz...With five younger brothers becoming men drinking beer...you better believe Mom made them shower daily!! LOL

Personally....this hell he is in is making him a better man!! God Bless the Marines!! However, sad that any of them have to go through this....but it sounds like he was frustrated with the lack of movement...the waiting game! Sounded like he was ready for action...whatever that may be...didn't sound scared....just annoyed by the weather...

Steve/Cuz: I have made him promise to come for a visit upon his return home...we will have a TOTV party and all share a cold one with him...I apparently have 7-8 months to plan a party...I think I can do that!!

Hi Cuz,
Any "Jimmy" updates to share with us? And, I know that some of the men and women "over there" can sometimes find the time to email photos to family and friends. If our youngster finds the time and a camera, ask him to send you some and then you can post them. Hope he is well and your entire clan.

"You can't help getting older, but you don't have to get old."
GEORGE BURNS

Cassie ... bumping this .... looking for an update on the jarhead (tell Jimmy that his Navy cousin said this):)

Cassie ... STILL waiting for an update on our Rambo. Any news to report on how Jimmy is doing?

WOW...I can't believe I haven't seen this in my subsribed threads...yikes...I better pay more attention!!

So...while my parents were in town over the weekend...Jimmy called! I got to talk to him and he sounds good...strong...tired...but strong!

He is in Falusha (sp?) guarding a prison. This is all I know...he could not/would not say much more.

I passed on all of the TOTVer's thoughts....told him about our website and also the one RR told us about....he was going to show his buddies and share our prayers and thoughts with them....

Probably in a much more "macho" way then the way I do...but nevertheless...it was nice to tell him.

I told him I found a long lost cousin....he laughed and said he looked forward to meeting him someday!!:icon_wink:

Very happy that things are going well for him. Keep us advised, please.