Friday, September 08, 2006
Oppsy, I'm behind! Sorry about that. I'm back in Bemidji now trying to get organized for the school year and catching up on assignments already. UGHH! hehe. Well here is what you came for, LUKEs progress.
Luke is still fighting anemia, bummer! He is getting his blood checked everyother day. It sounds like something is attacking his red blood cells which could be involving his spleen. He had an appointment this morning with the Hemotologist, right now actually. of course i'm sitting here wanting to know whats going on. His blood was a little down yesterday, by like 0.3 points. but enough that they want to know what they are going to do. I'll know more by tonight hopefully. But worse case- lukes spleen will come out, I guess you really dont need that too much after your done with childhood diseases! His spirits are still up for the most part. bummed he cant go to PT yet, his deconditioning could set him back in getting a leg. I see the nice picture in the paper has come off my site..haha. funny. I also ran into a classmate last night who saw my picture with luke in the FF paper...oh geez. Tonight I'm heading back to Perham for the football game, thought I would go and witness the numbers on the helmets..maybe take a pic for Luke.
But the main reason I'm going home is for the funeral of Sgt. Hanson on Saturday afternoon. This is be an emotional event for many, for we all fear this ending in any soldier we know. Josh Hanson was a great guy and Luke has many stories of chatting with him in the towers and in the truck. I remember tellng Luke to 'stay safe' and he always hated to hear it, but now I hear him tell his guys the same thing. It's not like they can help anything that comes their way, but now I'm sure its in the back of their minds. Those guys are family over there, and the families back here have a bond as well. The soldiers really do love eachother and have fun, losing a soldier is losing a brother. God Bless Josh and his family.
Luke is still fighting anemia, bummer! He is getting his blood checked everyother day. It sounds like something is attacking his red blood cells which could be involving his spleen. He had an appointment this morning with the Hemotologist, right now actually. of course i'm sitting here wanting to know whats going on. His blood was a little down yesterday, by like 0.3 points. but enough that they want to know what they are going to do. I'll know more by tonight hopefully. But worse case- lukes spleen will come out, I guess you really dont need that too much after your done with childhood diseases! His spirits are still up for the most part. bummed he cant go to PT yet, his deconditioning could set him back in getting a leg. I see the nice picture in the paper has come off my site..haha. funny. I also ran into a classmate last night who saw my picture with luke in the FF paper...oh geez. Tonight I'm heading back to Perham for the football game, thought I would go and witness the numbers on the helmets..maybe take a pic for Luke.
But the main reason I'm going home is for the funeral of Sgt. Hanson on Saturday afternoon. This is be an emotional event for many, for we all fear this ending in any soldier we know. Josh Hanson was a great guy and Luke has many stories of chatting with him in the towers and in the truck. I remember tellng Luke to 'stay safe' and he always hated to hear it, but now I hear him tell his guys the same thing. It's not like they can help anything that comes their way, but now I'm sure its in the back of their minds. Those guys are family over there, and the families back here have a bond as well. The soldiers really do love eachother and have fun, losing a soldier is losing a brother. God Bless Josh and his family.
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You said a mouth full there when you brought up the fact that Soldiers are family. I have been retired from the Military for three years now and still feel as though they are all my brothers and sisters. I feel it in my heart when ever I hear there is a casualty of war, death or injury. I make myself realize that these men and women had the right to choose to be Freedom Fighters. What could be more honorable than giving up life or limb for this great Country of ours. Both of these young men, Luke, Joshua and all those serving are TRUE AMERICAN HEROS. The majority of America is behind you all the way. There are those few, like the group that may show up at Joshua's funeral today that don't get it. I won't even waste my time commenting on these individuals, I think you can imagine what my thoughts might be. God Bless, and keep all our Soldiers in his loving hands.
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: 9/09/2006 5:02 AM
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The previous post and I are certainly on the same page as far as our feelings for our Troops. Yes the funeral was very emotional and honorable. A TRUE AMERICAN HERO, willing to give all for his friends, like the Bishop said. As for those that don't get it. If they were there, the Patriot Guard Riders (PGR)kept them at bay. The PGR were awesome, never before saw anything like it. It is just sad that we have to resort to having them at Military funerals. Take care. Tina it was nice to finally meet you at Lakes the other day. Prayers will continue for all of you. God Bless.
Cory and Mary
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Cory and Mary
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