Dear Laura,

I hope you have lots of people around you to support you with Alex going off to war. Thank God for all our soldiers they are doing such a marvellous job. My heart aches for you as you have had to say goodbye. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Love Chris

I will think positive thoughts for your family. I am sure you have very mixed feelings at the moment. My daughters brother in law was in Afghanistan for 6 months last year.

It is never easy for a mother to see her son go off to war. We are proud and support our servicemen. Unfortunately this is a part of their service duties. Our prayers are with you and Alex, and may God keep him in His guiding care, and a safe return to him home.

Laura,
There is no love like a "mother's love, and the maternal fear and heart squeezing you are feeling at this time, has to be one of the most unimaginable pains! As hard as it is to do, "Let go, and let God!" He is in good hands! Alex knows how much you love him and are proud of him! I, along with you, will be praying for his safe return. He is a strong and honorable young man for all he is sacrificing for our freedoms! There are no sufficient words to express my true gratitude for the sacrifices made by all our troops and their families to keep this country free! May God bless you all!
Angel

Laura, I hate that you are having to let your son go like that... He will be in my prayers and you also. I know this is a very hard time for all. Hopefully he won't have to stay long. Alex will have many here praying for him and you. Hugs, Terre

My heart goes out to you.....I will keep Alex in my prayers, as well as you and your family.....there's not enough words to say thank you to all the many men and women who protect our county.....Gods blessings to Alex and family

We will be praying for him.

I will keep him in my prayers.

I will pray That God watches over him. Our service men and women need to be commended for their work that they do to keep us all safe. Hugs, Mary

Sending you hugs I will include you and him in my prayers. I will pray that you have strength.

My thoughts are with you and Alex. Big hugs coming to you from SA. Sarah

Our LORD hears a mothers cry for protection of her children...we all will help you raise your son upwards for to be watched over carefully....

Laura, you are to be commended for raising up a son who is gallant and has the heart of a servant. Please, please thank him for me for securing my freedom. I am putting Alex on my prayer list and will leave his name before the throne.

Laura, I just now saw this - so sorry I didn't respond sooner - I know how proud you are of Alex and his service work. I will be praying for the two of you. Him for his courage to stand up for the freedom that we all enjoy daily. Where will his unit be going, do you know? What an honor it is to know a young service man, through you - I am so grateful for his and other's like him for doing this for all of us. I will be praying for you - to be strong - to get through this time - without fear and worry - he will be prayed for around the world - we support him in his endeaveors and you - while he is deployed. Unconditional Love, Shirlene

Keeping Alex and all who are deployed in our prayers. Praying for all to come home safely. Hugs Lynn.

Laura,<br />I can only say that I know how you feel. Our only son & only child is to go back to the war zone for the 4th time the middle of next month. Many people ask me how can I stand it? My answer is that "I don't live my life with what if's". This can scare you to death. You and the Lord just have to take care of things as they come. Give it to God to take care of him and know that he will. Yes I know it is a dangerous place and many don't come home but just believe and he will be home before you know it. These men & women that serve our country are the very best we have. I truly believe that they are given the best traning that the US Goverment can provide and as long as they follow orders they will be protected. God bless Alex and his unit as well as all our troups in harms way. I will add a little prayer form him when I pray for our son. Please put this in Gods hands and don't destroy yourself with fear and anxity. He will need you when he returns.<br />Blessing to you & yours.<br />Mary

My thoughts and prayers are with you. I have watched my husband leave dor deployments. It is heart wrenching. Your son's military family are also keeping him in prayer. My husband is Air Force, but our prayers are always for our military family. We are in this together. Don't hesitate to turn to me for a shoulder and an ear. I am here for you.

Having had a grandfather who fought, a father who fought & a husband who fought, 2 were marines & 1 ws army. I will forever uplift our military boys & men to our heavenly father. Congratulations to have raised a young man willing to defend his country, an honor for you & your hubby. I pray for him & his safety, and grace for you so that you will have peace of mind. God Bless/Lillian

Hi Laura I can say I know exactly how you feel. Our younger son is in the military and has been deployed several times. The last time was for a year and I was so frightened. Fortunately we were able to stay in touch by computer and Facebook. I hope your Alex stays safe and he as well as all the other soldiers are in my prayers. Send him lots of goodies and things he can share with his buddies, they love doing that.Be sure to stitch up some FSL angels and add to the goodie box. I got to know several of the my son's friends he served with while deployed then some were at his wedding last August. They all called me mom and told me how they enjoyed my packages and talking to them on the computer and Facebook. Blessings to you and yours.

I remember when my son joined the army, my heart broke I was so worried. He didn't stay in the army long but a mother is always worries about their children. Your son has my prayers and so do you. We can't be with our children to protect them all the time, they must take their own path. Where is your son going? We can't know what will be, we can only pray, and that is what I will be doing for you and your son. God bless
Alice

I'll certainly keep your Alex in my prayers. We have a nephew who has been deployed for several tours, and it is difficult to think of him so far away, but we must trust the Lord for our children's (and our own) safety every day. May God bless you and him.
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A big THANK YOU for his service to Alex and a very big hug to you. Will keep Alex and all our military in my prayers.

God is in control of his life. I have a nephew and son-in law that have served several tours. I will pray for Alex,your family and all of our military. God bless them for their service.

My heart and prayers go out to you and the whole family. May our Lord keep him in His loving hands and bring him home safe. Hugs and blessings, Linda

It takes a lot of courage to be a parent of a Soldier and especially to send one off. Prayers for your son until he returns from his tour of duty

Laura, sorry only saw this now. I will keep you and Alex in my prayers. Hugs Yvonne

This is my first time seeing this I have been so busy these past ten days. I shall keep Alex in my prayers.
May God Bless and keep all those in the military safe wherever they may be or in what country they serve. Cindy B.