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From Iraq, w/Love, Happy Thanksgiving!

Postby Carlitto H@kk » Thu Nov 22, 2007 5:34 pm

I hope each and every single one of you have a wonderful day.
Savor every moment you spend w/your families and friends and
never forget that days like these, days of love and celebration, are
what life is all about!

I can't count how many holidays I have missed in the past 17 years
but I am not here to complain. I am not here looking for sympathy
because I don't need it from you folks; you folks give me support, unbiased
friendship and tons of laughs every single day! Sometimes I feel SO not worthy.

Though I miss them deeply, I know I have a loving family waiting for me when I get back.
For me, days like this while deployed wind up being days of reflection...
I always tend to go down that "Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda" road of memories.
I look back on life and wonder if I did everything right or what life would
be like if I had made different choices long ago.

Then I realize what I have: A wonderful wife, 2 beautiful daughters,
friends, family, a rewarding and satisfying career...
I realize that "Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda's" are pointless because everything
I have done up until this point in my life has brought me to where I am now.
One change or deviation and I may have never met my wife.
There may never have been a 'Bella' or 'Abby' cradled in my arms...

Point is, folks, cherish every moment. Live for "Now".
Take this day to reflect and be thankful...
Even if you are down on your luck, hell, you're still breathing, right???

Well, no slaving in the kitchen for moi today!
I'll be hittin' the Chow Hall soon for some grub!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FOLKS! 8)
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Re: From Iraq, w/Love, Happy Thanksgiving!

Postby Indyjoe » Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:19 pm

Carlitto H@kk wrote:I hope each and every single one of you have a wonderful day.
Savor every moment you spend w/your families and friends and
never forget that days like these, days of love and celebration, are
what life is all about!

I can't count how many holidays I have missed in the past 17 years
but I am not here to complain. I am not here looking for sympathy
because I don't need it from you folks; you folks give me support, unbiased
friendship and tons of laughs every single day! Sometimes I feel SO not worthy.

Though I miss them deeply, I know I have a loving family waiting for me when I get back.
For me, days like this while deployed wind up being days of reflection...
I always tend to go down that "Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda" road of memories.
I look back on life and wonder if I did everything right or what life would
be like if I had made different choices long ago.

Then I realize what I have: A wonderful wife, 2 beautiful daughters,
friends, family, a rewarding and satisfying career...
I realize that "Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda's" are pointless because everything
I have done up until this point in my life has brought me to where I am now.
One change or deviation and I may have never met my wife.
There may never have been a 'Bella' or 'Abby' cradled in my arms...

Point is, folks, cherish every moment. Live for "Now".
Take this day to reflect and be thankful...
Even if you are down on your luck, hell, you're still breathing, right???

Well, no slaving in the kitchen for moi today!
I'll be hittin' the Chow Hall soon for some grub!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING FOLKS! 8)


Wow!!

May God bless you and your family (and everyone with you) in a mighty way!!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

Wendy :D
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Postby Little Lenny » Thu Nov 22, 2007 6:19 pm

well from England I hope did too, as much as you could under the circumstances :)...obviously we don't have thanksgiving here, but all the same best wishes to you :)
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Re: From Iraq, w/Love, Happy Thanksgiving!

Postby ArnelRox » Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:01 pm

Carlitto H@kk wrote:Even if you are down on your luck, hell, you're still breathing, right???


Bless u for that one! Have a fabulous Thanksgiving. I hope they feed u some turkey. Again, thank u from my family, for doing what u do for our country. Blessings!
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Postby conversationpc » Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:05 pm

Hey bro...I am so thankful for you guys in the military. God bless you and I'll be praying for your safe return.
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Postby Ms_M » Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:45 pm

Thanks Carl - Hope your Turkey Day was fantastic!!
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Postby donnaplease » Thu Nov 22, 2007 9:45 pm

What a wonderful post, Carl. Thank you. We so often take our families and friends for granted. I personally am so fortunate and thankful for my husband and 4 children, THEY are what get me up every morning.

I'm also thankful for my 'online' family, here and at the Annex. Some of you guys are like extended family. Heck, some of you are around the country (or even the world) and I talk to you more often than folks who live just 5 minutes away from me. In my year here at MR, there have been so many ups and downs~celebrations and tragedies, but we've weathered them all together. Thank you, guys. :wink:

Carl, I am forever grateful for the sacrifice you have chosen to make for me & my loved ones. I hope for the best for you this Thanksgiving Day!!! :D

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Postby ieie » Thu Nov 22, 2007 10:03 pm

Much love to you - be safe - and Thank you!
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Postby Rip Rokken » Thu Nov 22, 2007 11:14 pm

Hey, man - I didn't realize you were over there. God bless you, and thank you for what you are doing over there. I know it has to be rough. Happy Thanksgiving!
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Postby texafana » Fri Nov 23, 2007 12:00 am

I have so much respect for our men and women in the service. Thank you for your service to our country. ;)
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Postby Just Mindy » Fri Nov 23, 2007 12:12 am

Happy turkey day Carl, stay safe. :)
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Postby Perrydise » Fri Nov 23, 2007 12:34 am

I have much to be thankful for this day and everyday. It is in part because of peope like you Carl, and past and present military that have kept us safe and free. Thank you Carl and all our military.

May all of you have an abundance of love and blessings today and all the days of your life.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL.
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Postby TRAGChick » Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:09 am

Hi, Carl....

Thank you so much for your post...it is EXACTLY what I needed to hear today, regarding "coulda, shoulda, woulda".

And I am in TOTAL AGREEMENT with you: Things happen out a certain way, and that's why I met my Husband....and Music is the reason why I'm here, and met all you Fab People. :mrgreen:

GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL HERE!!! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!! CHEERS!! \~/
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Postby Deb » Fri Nov 23, 2007 1:12 am

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, Carl. What a great post! :)
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Postby Moon Beam » Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:00 am

I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving Carlitto!
Great seeing your posts lately Sir.
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Postby STORY_TELLER » Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:13 am

Carlitto,
I don't know you very well, but I've been meaning to say this for a while. I thank you and all your comrades for your selfless service. What you do is incredibly brave and you should be commended for it on a daily basis. I sincerely hope you and yours have as happy a Thanksgiving as possible. Get your ass home safe!

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Postby DSHinMICH » Fri Nov 23, 2007 3:53 am

Happy thanksgiving Carl! Your sacrifice is greatly appreciated!
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Postby Rick » Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:32 am

Happy Thanksgiving to you and all of the brave men and women in the armed services.
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Postby stevew2 » Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:39 am

Happy Thanksgiving man, You guys and girls are doing one hell of a job over there.Be safe. Stevew2
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Postby squirt1 » Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:41 am

Nice post Carl ! I hope you have a great day. Who gets KP? Thanks for all you do !
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Postby Clasicrockldy » Fri Nov 23, 2007 5:54 am

Great post, Carl! Happy Thanksgiving to you and all the service men and women abroad! :D
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Postby Perry86fan » Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:18 am

texafana wrote:I have so much respect for our men and women in the service. Thank you for your service to our country. ;)



I could not agree more :D Your all in my prayers and your family & friends. :D Thank God for all of you over there. :D
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Postby AR » Fri Nov 23, 2007 11:26 am

Hey Carl, thanks for what you are doing there. I wish you a safe stay and a quick return home to your family.

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Postby mistiejourney » Fri Nov 23, 2007 2:39 pm

Happy Thanksgiving, Carl!!!

Thanks for all that you do and for that wonderful post! :)
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