Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

My husband did 23 years in the Army, 1 tour of Desert Shield/Desert Storm, 1 tour of Bosnia, and 3 tours of Afghanistan. Our oldest son just completed his 20 years and is still in. He did 5 tours of Afghanistan. I understand what you're writing about. Good job.

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016

Thank you, my friend. I am sure there are times when you've been worried~Debbie

reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016

Thank you, my friend. I am sure there are times when you've been worried~Debbie

Comment from patcelaw

Excellent

Debbie, this is a great write. I enjoyed reading it and found it almost painful to read, especially about the PTSD. Fifty years after a traumatic event in my life I suffered PTSD for the first time and it took hospitalization to hep me recover.
Patricia

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016

I probably have it to after the events with my son. It is very sad. Thank you, my friend~Debbie

reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016

I probably have it to after the events with my son. It is very sad. Thank you, my friend~Debbie

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

Very good, Debbie. Realistic, I think. How many times was this scene played again and again. I remember when the Iraq War began they were even sending National Guard troops! THey never signed up for war, just for helping in disasters at home. What a terrible waste of life, and all those families destroyed... for nothing. Obama gave it all back to the crazies.

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016

Thank you, my friend~Debbie

reply by the author on 08-Sep-2016

Thank you, my friend~Debbie

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

This is a heart-wrenching tale that you've told us Debbie for your Prose challenge, and unfortunately it is happening in to many families. Your chosen words put us right their in the ward with him as he waits to see his family, who nervously rabbit on about inane everyday stuff. That was so very real, well done.
cheers,
valda.

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Sep-2016

Thank you so very much, my friend. It is so sad what the soldiers come home like~Debbie

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written heartbreaking story, I secured job seems to become a nightmare of uncertainty. The main breadwinner is now disabled and unable to continue his job. Each person deals with trauma differently depending on the circumstances and support they receive from experts and family members.

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Sep-2016

Thank you, my friend~~Debbie

Comment from michaelcahill

Excellent

This is just stellar, Debbie. I think you have something well worth building on here. This is a GREAT character. Wow, you've built so much depth already and nailed the essence of sooooo many soldiers returned from war. I think you could expand this into an even better piece.
As it is, I love it. Great work. mikey

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Sep-2016

Thank you, mikey. I might think about that. In an hour, it was hard to give much depth to it, but I think I probably could write much more with my experiences. Great idea and one I'll certainly consider. Do you ever sleep? Yeah, some weeks are
just like that ... Take care, my friend~Debbie

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Exceptional

I know we are not supposed to give a six for this challenge, but this is the most magnificient that I have seen. Done perfectly for the potlatch, and done perfectly for life. My brother in law came home from Viet Nam but his mind did not

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Sep-2016

Thank you, my friend. mikey suggested I expand this into a longer piece. I might do thatI appreciate the stars, but more so your comments. I am so sorry about your brother. I know how anyone could come home the same~Debbie

Comment from misscookie

Exceptional

Is this a true story. It still touched me deeply.,
My heart goes out to all the device people who come home to empty hearts and home and no fault of their own.
No one realize theses guy are still at war.
Thank you for sharing.

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Sep-2016

Thank you, my friend. So many just can't return home to 'normal' life again. It is so very sad. I appreciate your comments and stars~Debbie

reply by misscookie on 05-Sep-2016

I can relate to that I tell them I love but I love better a-far. LOL
Take care.
Cookie

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Debbie

= You know, the sad thing about this is, I'm sure the scenario plays are far more often then anyone realizes.
= The wars have certainly touched our family with lasting repercussions.
= Excellent write, my friend. You did well for the challenge.

<> A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-down (*>*)
<> Cheers & Blessings <> Jax
<> Published as <> Jacqueline M Franklin

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Sep-2016

Thank you, my friend~~Debbie

Comment from damommy

Excellent

He has a way to go before he's all right. Poor Sarah and the girls keep chattering on, trying to make things less awkward. Neither side understands what the other is going through.

I had a cousin who lost both arms and legs in Nam. I can relate somewhat to veterans' problems. It's a shame they way they're treated. 8-)

 Comment Written 05-Sep-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Sep-2016

I felt that way after my amputation too, everybody went on with life and mine came to a screeching halt. I don't know with the horror of war added in how anyone could do it. Thank you, my friend~Debbie