RoseRed Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 Hey I'm new!!! Anyway, as a teenager, I may not have extensive experience on the topic. However, I have a cousin who is in Iraq, serving as a Marine. My family recently recieved a letter in which she tells us that joining the military was ultimately not what she expected. She is surrounded by alot of fear and destruction. She is even fearful of her own life. Anywayz, just wanted to say that, and I would appreciate any prayers offered for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcceNovaFacioOmni Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 I think the miltary is a wonderful way for people who have to pay their own college tuition and it gives you great working experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacobus Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 Yeh I did. But I guess we have to take what we have got and be happy. I kind of forgot about the whole affiars thing until after I posted. But he was Catholic in name atleast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagiDragon Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 [quote name='Iacobus' date='Apr 7 2004, 08:36 PM'] But he was Catholic in name atleast. [/quote] i think he may be Catholic in name at most as well . . . i'd rather have a person leave the Church than have them be a cafeteria Catholic! MagiDragon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iacobus Posted April 8, 2004 Share Posted April 8, 2004 LOL, I would rather have him grow into a full Catholic. But I see your point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty_boy Posted April 11, 2004 Author Share Posted April 11, 2004 Yes, that is Naruto on my Avatar. My roomie and I d/l the episodes every week. WOO! HOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benedict_x Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 Yay! A fellow Naruto fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmotherofpirl Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 We spent the day with the Army recruiters. My son is considering ltaly, and my daughter Belgium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geetarplayer Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 Not everyone can join the army. Some people are not strong enough emotionally to handle it. My former Spanish teacher joined the army just after September 11, 2001. He was a very spiritual man... but he was also a very gentle soul. I really think being in the military messed him up, because this past Wednesday he committed suicide. I would have never though he would do so, but he did. Be very careful about your decision. Rafael Feliciano, rest in peace. -Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
track2004 Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 I've considered the possiblity of joining up for a few reasons, mostly to help pay for college and serve my country. I think I'd go army if I did, but my mother is not so keen on that idea. I am really thinking about signing up with the Peace Corps or Americorps though. I guess I'll just have to get through the next few years and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
follow_the_pelican Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Sup, My Big Bro is an army man in afghanistan. Though he say's there is danger all around and he really does not know if he will make it back. Serving fills him with a pride that nothing else can, "no greator love has that than a man who lay's down his life or a friend". This is what he and all service men are doing, they deserve our respect and need our prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodsThespianChic Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 I'm kinda bitter towards the military right now...I know I shouldn't be, because it's not the military, it's the people's choice...but whatever...I'm not making much sense...My best friend's (GodsGrace) cousin, Tom, joined the Air Force and got sent over to Germany for 2 or 3 years. I just found out yesterday that my brother (well, step-bro) who is only 19 just signed up to go into the Marines...I'm really scared because you always here "marines: the first to fight, first to die"...I don't wanna lose my bro...and he wants to do the tougher part of the marines (i forget the name at the moment) that's like the equivelant to the Navy seals if it were navy...so I'm scared, but if he feels that God is calling him to do that, then that's what he needs to do. He's really strong in his faith, so maybe God is calling him to spread his faith. I just don't wanna lose my bro... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
follow_the_pelican Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Yeah, I know how that goes. John(my big bro) will eventually be testing for "the green beret" the elite of the elite. I geuss the best we siblings can do is hope and pray...and it is o.k. to be ticked just as long as we channel it in the right places. I truly believe God is using our nation to spread the truth, a basic truth @ that. Human dignity, and it is the men and woman in the armed forces who are doing it. I tip my hat to your brother for joining in a time of war, I will keep him in my prayers and hope you will do the same for my bro. God Bless, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodsThespianChic Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 I sure will, pelican... My bro has actually wanted to go into the military since he was in middle school, I believe. At first, he wanted to do Navy, though. But he definately will need all the prayers he can get, as far as I'm concerned....but get this: he probably won't even go into boot camp till the end of the year because so many people are signed up to go into the Marines...it's kinda cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
follow_the_pelican Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Yeah, my brother had the same problem. He signed last year but had to wait for about 5-7months for basic. Then he went and was gone 4-5months got home and left for the middle east 3 months later. actually we are not sure if he is there yet, the rumer is he is getting more training in texas; who knows ? He is a awsome guy, he is my best friend basically raised me to. My pops was really busy when we where younger so John stepped in and brought me up. Even though he is just 4 years older he was like a dad and best friend. I was supposed to sign in with him but I was "medically desquilified" till I am 20(one more year!!!). well flowy, like you wanted to here all that, take care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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