[DixieLee]

My son is a Ranger and been deployed a number of times since the mess started over there, but his wife is expecting their 6th baby and she is trying to be brave again. I can just tell from her email that she is holding on, but really could use a prayer boost. He will miss the birth most likely and he has always made it before. She is in Georgia--opposite side of the country from all family. Thank you for praying for his safety and the others with him and her emotions in taking care of herself and tending to the 5 little kids.  E-Jer\'sFamilyMtRainier copy.jpg (458.73K)
Number of downloads: 22

[teecee]

I'll certainly send prayers for your son and family. Hugs!!

[Nica]

Oh, Dixie, how difficult! Saying a quick prayer for you son and his family. **hugs**

[Sara Arell]

Absolutely, Dixie! I'll put your son and his family on my prayer list. Sending you big hugs!

[ValerieT]

No problem Dixie, this must be so hard for them both. I'll keep them, you and the rest of your family in my thoughts.

[Belle]

Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.

[SodScrap]

I commented on the lovely layout you posted in the gallery. I can't imagine being "home alone" with 5 kids...and one on the way. Prayers for you all!

[LenaLotta]

The whole family is in my thoughts.

[Debbie Cleek]

I feel for your family, Dixie. Both for your son being away at such an important time and his wife who will be holding down the fort by herself. They both sound like strong, amazing people and I will be keeping both of them in my thoughts.

[Durin]

Prayers going up for your family!

[JenniferZ]

Holding you and your family in my thoughts. Thank your son for me!!!!!!

[jenrou]

Dixie Lee, I feel for you and your daughter in law, and all of the other families in such situations. Our troops are best! I hope things work out well for all involved. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Not sure if it would help, but I've worked over the years with troop support groups, which include family support. Sometimes being in touch with others in the same predicament helps. I know at some of the groups, they assign a military wife to contact you and help out.

[ScrapGram]

Wow! They sure have a lot on their plates! will certainly add them to my prayer list.

[Smiles]

bless their hearts! The life of a Ranger is an extra challenging one, and those t-shirts that say "Army Wife - Toughest Job in the Army!" aren't kidding. I hope his unit has a really good Family Readiness Group, and that they stick together during deployments. Please thank him for his Service for us.

I hope you will keep us posted on how they are doing.

May angels of strength, wisdom, and safety watch over the whole family throughout this deployment.

[Jane in N.Z]

will keep you all in my prayers

[Cheri T]

You're all in my thoughts and prayers - I hope his deployment goes by swiftly and safely and that his wife has a good support system of friends/other army wives to help her through it.

[KFiasco]

I don't think the families get near enough credit for their sacrifice. I will be praying for all of you.

Karen

[Jo Corne]

positive thoughts going to your and your family for a positive and happy outcome.
wishing your son safety in everything he does and everywhere he goes

[Florida granny]

I'm keeping your family in my thoughts, and I wish you all strength and safety.

[AggieB]

Adding my prayer for your family. It must be very hard for all concerned.

[CRS]

I will definitely keep her in my prayers. Taking care of a family while dh is deployed is challenging, but doing it while pregnant...she is my hero.

[Scrappin_LYB]

My prayers for you and your entire family. Strength, courage, safety, for everyone. Cannot even imagine .... precious individuals like this defending and serving our country!! Keep us posted on how everyone is doing.

[B&K Mom]

Praying, Dixie! I can't imagine 5 kids and pregnant let alone! Then no husband or family around? Showering prayers and blessings on your DIL (and for the new baby). Thanks for sharing!

[GinnyW]

My prayers for your son's safety and comfort and strength for your family.

[PolkaDot]

Keeping you in thoughts and prayers, for your son, your DIL and for you, Dixie.

[Jenna]

Sending prayers. I was very blessed to have Bryan there for all 4 of our children's births (which would have been really rough to have gone through any of them without him but especially since we had the last 3 at home). I can't imagine what she must be feeling. He had been TDY a few times, but the first time he deployed was when our youngest was almost 2 mo old. Not long after he left I had to deal with some scary health issues too. Dealing with 4 kids by myself was difficult, I can only guess how overwhelming it would be to deal with 5 & know that soon it will be 6. There is her recovery period to consider too! Keep us posted!

[JeannieH]

Hugs to you and yours. I'll say a special prayer for your DIL.

[DixieLee]

Our son did get back in time for his baby girls birth, Erin. His wife did great and they are both healthy. We are very thankful for this answer. And would you believe baby Erin looks like she is going to have red hair!

Attached File(s)

•  Erin-2.JPG (982.57K)
  Number of downloads: 0

[Sara Arell]

DixieLee, on 28 November 2012 - 06:43 AM, said:

Our son did get back in time for his baby girls birth, Erin. His wife did great and they are both healthy. We are very thankful for this answer. And would you believe baby Erin looks like she is going to have red hair!

How precious, Dixie! I'm so happy that your son was able to be there for the birth of his sweet baby girl! Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers!

[Becster]

Congratulations! I'm so happy they were able to be together!