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honeybun on "My brother is HOME!!!"

honeybun — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:08:56 +0000

My little brother got back from his second tour in Iraq this morning!!!! Will be out of the Army completely in March, but so glad he's back in the United States!!! <img src="http://boards.weddingbee.com/my-plugins/tinymce/jscripts/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/img/smiley-laughing.gif" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" />

Miss Lily on "PTSD? Oh my! :("

Miss Lily — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:34:27 +0000

Anyone else dealing with PTSD? It seems like Hubby and I get in arguments all the time! It is stressing me out, and I know that isn't helping the situation. For instance, this morning the dog was being all crazy and hit me in the eye with her paw and I said ouch...before I could even do anything about moving her  away from my face, he had flown off the handle and roughly moved her across the bed. :( I told him to chill (which I know also did not help) then he freaked out at me for always telling him to calm down ?! I guess my feelings are HE NEEDS TO CALM DOWN. I'm pretty easy-going and I never yell about any of it, I'm just scared that one day this is going to really make me mad and I am going to yell. I feel so bad, and I can't do anything about his PTSD except be there for him...I try, but sometimes it's a lot...Any suggestions?

KT_Williams on "Scary day is almost here...and not our wedding!"

KT_Williams — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:28:08 +0000

Well, I have one more day in the Military, and then its just going to be my man in. Stupid injury! I so dont want to get out! Its scary! Any Bee's that were military and now just there other half is in. Its going to be so weird, and I am a little jealous of him that he gets to continue to serve! But of course I am proud of him! This is just not going to be easy!!! We have worked together, not the same unit but same thing basicaly. So I wont be there, or able to help with things, or have my "hands" in like I could before. Uhg! So not happy! : (

sunshinebride on "Wedding Related Discounts?"

sunshinebride — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:35:03 +0000

anybody get any wedding related discounts for fiance being active duty?  just curious.  i'm not coming up with any, just wanted to see if anyone else was...

MissHelen on "Thinking of going into the military (NWR)"

MissHelen — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:55:12 +0000

Joining the military is something I've always been interested in, but I never did it. Now that I'm unemployed I've been thinking very seriously about it, but I'm worried about FI. He's supportive of the idea (he was in the Army for five years and really loved it), but I worry about what will happen to him if I join the military. He's just started college on the GI Bill, and I'm there to support him and proof read his papers and that sort of thing. His transition back to civilian life has been major. He keeps telling me not to focus on him and to make the decision that is right for me but how can I not? Joining the military is a huge decision and a huge lifestyle change, and he's the most important thing in my life. I want to serve my country and make a difference, but I also want to be in a marriage where my husband comes first, not my job. Any advice from military brides out there would be greatly appreciated.

Bella Luna on "Free Bloomin' Onion & Beverage for All Active Duty Military and Veterans"

Bella Luna — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:12:35 +0000

I thought this was neat - <a href="http://www.outback.com/companyinfo/veteransday2009.aspx">http://www.outback.com/companyinfo/veteransday2009.aspx</a> A lot of cities have local businesses who are also having specials for Veteran's Day. Bella

Querida on "SO SAD! Prayers for Families at Fort Hood"

Querida — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:39:23 +0000

I'm not sure if anyone in the hive is stationed at Fort Hood, but prayer is powerful and I just want to let all of you know I'm praying for this horrible situation and everyone who is and will be affected!  This is so sad! <a href="http://topics.cnn.com/topics/fort_hood">http://topics.cnn.com/topics/fort_hood</a>

LovestheBear on "Vets Day Ideas"

LovestheBear — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:10:19 +0000

It's kinda weird to think of my SO as a vet, but the truth is, he is.  So every year I try to do something nice for him--mostly, take him out to dinner, make sure he knows how proud he makes me, and tell him that I love him.  This year we won't be together, which stinks, but also makes dinner impossible.  So now, I turn to the ladies of the hive for some ideas.  I was thinking of sending him a nice bottle of bourbon and some cigars, or maybe a new video game.  Steaks crossed my mind, but then he would have to cook them so that's out. I don't want to buy him anything "sensible," I think he deserves a treat.  Any ideas??  (Non military peeps out there, feel free to chime in too!)

Bean on "Are you getting wedding cancellation insurance?"

Bean — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 03:48:46 +0000

Military brides: are you getting wedding insurance in case your FI gets deployed?

ejs4y8 on "Homes For Our Troops--military charity."

ejs4y8 — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:47:32 +0000

I just found my new Christmas charity! I was at the USO yesterday, waiting for my flight, and a retired veteran was talking about this charity he volunteers for. Anyways, I was eavesdropping and the stories were really touching. It's called <a href="http://www.homesforourtroops.org/site/PageServer">Homes For Our Troops</a> and they build special needs homes for severely wounded soldiers and their families. Check it out