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| Name: | Amanda |
| E-mail address: | dillicious_17@hotmail.com |
| Name: | stefanie |
| E-mail address: | stefanieguigue@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | :) |
| Name: | june rogoski |
| E-mail address: | juneinwinnipeg@shaw.ca |
| Comments: | thank you,a wonderful support and information sight,,from a proud mother of a canadian soldier |
| Name: | ALICE & ROB PHILPOTT |
| E-mail address: | aliceandrob@silomail.com |
| Comments: | WE WILL HAVE 2 SONS IN AFGANISTAN THIS YEAR
ONE LEAVES IN APRIL/MAY AND THE OTHER GOES IN SEPT |
| Name: | tonia coombes |
| E-mail address: | coombes_family@sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | I don't have a lot of time to view the webpage... I am a little busy with 3 boys and a husband in 2 svc bat for the last 7 yrs.....yes I wonder how that happened myself sometimes...but as a military spouse you know how time just slips away when your not looking.... I remember when my husband was in Bosnia in 2003, he left early to replace some one who needed to come home .... he missed xmas with my children as well... and felt low priority moral spoke of in the poem "The Forgotten Tour"....I was the only one in a group of friends with a spouse not in Afghanistan and I remember the sadness ....I carried so much guilt because everyone kept telling me that even though Scott was gone for 7 months at least he was safe... that was the year I never saw so much snow, every time the plow went by I cried ...and I am a strong maritime girl who is very independent with 3 tours under my belt already.....but this felt so different.... after my husband returned we received word he was slotted for the next roto to Afghanistan... he was excited.... and I was in shock this means he would be away again over the holidays.... we discussed it at great lenght... I would never tell him not to go ...this is what he does ...who he is as a professional.....with my older son away every second xmas this would have us spread everywhere again and I couldn't bear it...I asked him to see if they would let him go on the earlier tour that would have him leave in less than a year after returning from Bosnia..... needless to say everyone thought I was crazy.... 7 more months away was a long haul.....but the pain was easier to take.... I know other wives can often say cruel things ...no one likes to talk about that part of military life....and some even have the I 've suffered more than you" attitude but reading the poem about the forgotten tour put it all in perspective for me.....in the end you have to be able to look yourself in the mirror... and see the real you, who sometimes can be lost in the camo,and you have to make decissions for yourself and most of the time it's damage control....There are days I hate this life ..and then I listen to the laughter,love and joy from my boys, all four of them I see the happiness on their faces ...I wear my invisible ribbon with pride and the medal my husband gave me for my years service which I hold close to my heart ....he tells me I've earned it........ we all have our place in this ARMY one needs the other to succeed hang in there girls your contribution will not go unnoticed... even though it may seem so... thank you Dianne for being the light in the distance to bring us back to the homefire |
| Name: | Hélène Poulin |
| E-mail address: | larousse111@hotmail.com |
| Name: | Robin Stewart |
| E-mail address: | robin_lee_stewart@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | My husband is leaving soon for his first deployment to Afghanistan. I'm not sure how I feel about this because we have four kids and I'm scared of what might happen. Then again I have no control over that. I just have to be at home and stay strong for the kids and my husband and he will return safe and sound.... |
| Name: | Robin Stewart |
| E-mail address: | robin_lee_stewart@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http:// |
| Comments: | Love the rose.....it's very cool.
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| Name: | Patti Dunsmore |
| E-mail address: | adunsmor@telus.net |
| Name: | mia |
| E-mail address: | m_i_a_100@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | My husband got back from his second tour overseas. I am from NS and moved out to alberta away from family and friends. The poem " When God Created the Military Wife" made me realize that I can get through the rough times when he was away. I am a very proud wife of a paratrooper. |
| Name: | Mary Lou Ough |
| E-mail address: | marylou.31@hotmail.com |
| Name: | Jillian Anderson |
| E-mail address: | scullee@themilitarywife.ca |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.themilitarywife.ca |
| Comments: | Dianne... many thanks for keeping this site for as long as you have. You've been an inspiration and a comfort to so many. :) |
| Name: | Tanya_Beaver |
| E-mail address: | tanya_beaver@hotmail.com |
| Name: | pat latendresse |
| E-mail address: | mynameal@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | hey i am the mother of a army man and i know how it feels to have him overseas . he was in afghanitdan last dec and it is my hope this year that all of our men and women come home safe a mom |
| Name: | terry street |
| E-mail address: | tstreet17@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | 2 ppcli tf 1-08 |
| Name: | Maria Lewis |
| E-mail address: | lewis4246@hotmail.com |
| Name: | n/a |
| Comments: | So i've been in Petawawa now for a few months and im finding it really hard to make true friends. I just read Dianne's latest book and it has raised my spirits being a military girlfriend that I will eventually meet wonderful friends. I just kind of feel like the odd one out. I kind of overheard that one of the women in a group im in here thinks im a little bit of a snob. I hate hearing those things. I may be from toronto and i was raised in a upper class lifestyle but i've left that all behind me to support the man I love. You should never judge someone on where they came from or the background they may have. Im just looking for a few true friends in this town....Is it that hard to find? |
| Name: | Fred LeBlanc |
| E-mail address: | fredleb@nbnet.nb.ca |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.thebluehelmets.ca |
| Comments: | Dianne browsed through your website with great interest, enjoyed the poems. Good Website keep up the good work and do keep in touch. Fred In Fredericton |
| Name: | Natalie Green |
| E-mail address: | ngc911@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | My heart goes out to everyone in the Canadian military, members and family! |
| Name: | linda kennedy |
| E-mail address: | diehardlinda@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | i started a litle highway of hereos thing myself and people joined but didn't know how to get a website when it was renamed i went to see the sign, i stood proud for finally mr harper realizes we needed to change our image for our soldiers, i am a proud canadian and fly a canadian flag on my car and now am seeing more of them. yes i stand behind all soldiers and wish this war was over. i also think we have to bring home the troops before 2009, we will loose many more needlessly. could u please tell me where i can get a ribbon saying support our troops, a canadian one, please email me the address, thank you and god bess our men and women and families. |
| Name: | tina |
| Comments: | Hi,I will support my husband and every troop that do the sacrafices for are country that we live in.Also it is hard to be apart but I will always be behind my husband and the troop before him and after he comes home.I am proud and honor for all the troop and their family that make the sacrafice that they do.Also,we hope that the public should be aware and support every troop for what they do for us.
We cant thank each and every one of you enough |
| Name: | Sharon Lessard |
| E-mail address: | salrose@eastlink.ca |
| Comments: | always look forward to coming in and looking around. You never know what you'll find |
| Name: | Helen Boucher |
| E-mail address: | mistyblu007@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I don't feel our troops should be in afganistan send them home let the prime minister go or send his son |
| Name: | Katherine |
| E-mail address: | kandykoatedwaterdrops@hotmail.com |
| Name: | Christine Northmore |
| E-mail address: | fresca03@telus.net |
| Comments: | Diane, I have found your site to be enlightening, educational and always a source of support. Thank you for these many years of service that touches so many of us in ways you might never even thought of.
Keep up the great work dearest Diane, you are a sparkling rose among some of the chaos that creeps into my life. |
| Name: | Paul Sims |
| E-mail address: | paulsrav4@gmail.com |
| Comments: | Retired after 30 years in the Navy. Great web-site. |
| Name: | Sabrina Campisi |
| E-mail address: | scampisi2003@mdn.com |
| Name: | Lorne Lawton |
| E-mail address: | lawtonlr@telus.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://landmsales0.tripod.com |
| Comments: | My Family and I are involved in the cadet movement, and we would like to extend our gratitude and love to all those serving and to the families of those who have made the supreme sacrifice for our beloved country. May god be with you all of your days |
| Name: | Murray Todd |
| E-mail address: | mmurraytodd@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://opera |
| Comments: | I served 7 years in the Canadian Armed Forces and I know and feel the comradeship the troops feel towards each other. When they have a loss of one of their own I know the loss hits them hard.I just want them to know that I support them as do a lot more Canadians.Stay alert and come home safely. |
| Name: | Alexandra Freudemann soon to be Weatherbie |
| E-mail address: | alexandra002@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Well my fiance just deployed to Afghanistan 38 days ago, but it's going by fast. Whenever I feel lonely, scared,sad and at times a bit depressed too, I go onine and check things out.But I mostly talk to him through e-mail everyday. You keep up the good work. You are doing alot for us. All we need is lots of support. They need support too.Sadly enough while vacationing in PEI ( we live in Trenton)someone stole my support our troops magnet from my van.
Support our Troops. |
| Name: | Edward Shpak |
| E-mail address: | edshpak@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Great website,found it by accident. Best of luck. I,m ex navy searching for mates from the Bonnie 64to68. Friday Aug.3 2007. |
| Name: | Rilla MacDougall |
| E-mail address: | rilla.joe@northnovacable.ca |
| Comments: | I would like to get in touch with you regarding the Cobequid Veteran's Memorial Park of which I am on a committee trying to get off of the ground. Could you e-mail me or phone me (902) 647-2721. I am interested in getting some information to you and look forward to talking with you. Jim Chapman has been very helpful and has passed your name along to me with the hope we can get some exposure. Thank you. Rilla |
| Name: | Kristi Bishop |
| Name: | Jim Chipman MWO (Re't) |
| E-mail address: | jamesw.chipman@ns.sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | Hi Dianne,
Go Gal Go Hugs Jim |
| Name: | Heather Haug |
| E-mail address: | haug8588@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://check it out - http://www.mediamash.ca/media/1881/Durham_pays_its_respects/ |
| Comments: | words can not describe the feelings that arise in the soul when participating in the flags over the 401 in toronto - how sad it is that it takes media coverage for the public to show support - as a daughter of a member of the military who lost his life 31 years ago I have the honor of now being the step daughter of a toronto police officer, my brother is also in the Canadian Navy - to all the men and woman out there fighting for the rights of everyday people like us - THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH AND MY GOD BLESS YOU ALL - her are some of the photo's that were taken from HARWOOD AVENUE in AJAX last night - check it out - http://www.mediamash.ca/media/1881/Durham_pays_its_respects/ |
| Name: | Susan Hodgins |
| E-mail address: | susanhod@execulink.com |
| Comments: | What a wonderful place to go to, your website. As a Military Mom (my son is infantry, 26 years old, 3 deployments, 2 of which have been to Afghanistan) it is terrific that you have such a wide variety of items to look at. We are all under tremendous stress with our sons/daughters serving these days and having a place to go to for support is so important. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of our fallen this week. |
| Name: | Peter/Krista Lefebvre |
| E-mail address: | pistonpete@sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | A salute to all the brave men and women who are deployed around the globe, especially in Afghanistan. |
| Name: | shelly miller |
| E-mail address: | shelli2278@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Just wondering if there is anyone here from Greenwood. We were just posted here, and don't really know anyone! |
| Name: | Debbie |
| E-mail address: | debbiejohn1@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | The following is a request I made back on 11 Jul 00 - trying to find my military friends. Debbie Godwin (nee Heckman) is trying to locate Mike and Anita Murphy. Their last known location was in Summerside, PEI. Debbie is their daughter's godmother and doesn't have a mailing address for them. Both are or were in the military when contact was last made. If you can help please contact Debbie. I would appreciate if anyone knowing them would let them know I am trying to find them again! Thank you |
| Name: | Barbara Babin |
| E-mail address: | bbabin@nb.sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | What a wonderful site Dianne. I met you in 2005 in Petawawa; you were the guest speaker at our sorority dinner there and I introduced you. I was impressed then with all you had done in support of military families and am even more so now. Thank you for the work you do and the support you give to those who stand behind the troops. You give a voice to those who would not otherwise be able to. |
| Name: | Alana Chute |
| E-mail address: | chute_alana@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I just began reading your book, "My Love, My Life," and it is amazing. I have been a military girlfriend for almost 9 months and, for the past 3 months, the love of my life has been serving in Afghanistan. I am very excited to continue reading this book and understanding the lifestyle.
Thank you for your words of wisdom and sharing the experiences of other military spouses/girlfriends! |
| Name: | kimseymour |
| E-mail address: | kseymour14@ohtmail.com |
| Name: | Dorianne Martin |
| E-mail address: | dgage@san.rr.com |
| Comments: | What Every Woman Should Know is NOT - repeat NOT - by Maya Angelou! It was written by a journalist first published in Glamour magazine. If you want an empowering Maya Angelou poem, look up Phenomenal Woman. |
| Name: | sherry |
| E-mail address: | sherryelek@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Just started to date a man in the military a air traffic controler and was doing some research we are strarting to get more involved and would like some information on the life style and his work etc..What I'm I getting myself into? What to excpect. Thanks |
| Name: | Ann Dyer |
| E-mail address: | a_dyer@rogers.Com |
| Comments: | Congratulations, Dianne, on all the wonderful work you are doing. |
| Name: | Vanessa Gordon |
| E-mail address: | butterflyv_8@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | The Camouflage Rose is the best link ever. Thank you it has helped me get though some hard day's well my fiance been in Afghanistan.
Also your books are great Dianne:) |
| Name: | Katherine Adams |
| E-mail address: | kadams8@cogeco.ca |
| Homepage URL: | http://damianadams.blogspot.com/ |
| Comments: | Thanks for being a mother. You have felt like another mother to me since I found this page. I was 17 when I became a military wife and mother. Sometimes I wasn't sure I would make it. When I found this site I realized I was not alone. Thanks for helping me through the tough stuff. Even though I've never met you, when I feel scared or alone I just pop online and bingo I'm connected with others who can relate. Thanks Katy |
| Name: | Heavenly Helen |
| E-mail address: | howe3929@aol.com |
| Comments: | I am Queen of the WONDERFUL AND FANTASTIC ROYAL RED ROCKETTES of Shawville, Quebec. I LOVE rreading Queen Diane's webpage and her newsletter. We are hosting a really big 2nd anniversary party in late July at Auberge in Portage. Keep your eyes and ears open for details on our RED HAT MURDER MYSTERY LUNCHEON>
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| Name: | Glenda Godfrey |
| E-mail address: | godfrey456@bigpond.com.au |
| Comments: | Dianne, Thank you for the time and dedication you have given to this amazing web sight. It must be a comfort for those people involved in all aspects of military life. I feel very blessed to have met you and know that retirement won't see an end to your caring and creativity. My greatest sadness was to see so many names of dead and injured service people.So many people's lives have been effected because of their connection with these people.My heartfelt thoughts are with you all.
Sincerely Glenda |
| Name: | Helen Mullin |
| E-mail address: | helen.mullin@aliant.ca |
| Comments: | I would like to say that I am praying for all soldiers that are in Afghanistan, you are very brave and proud men. I especially think every day of Mark Baisley and his brother Jimmy Baisley who are from my home town and I know their family very well. Keep up the good work and we hope to see you both home soon. Again, you both are in my daily prayers |
| Name: | Jody Mitic |
| E-mail address: | mitic_man@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Thanks for the thoughts. Keep it up.
Thanks again |
| Name: | Lesley Crowther |
| E-mail address: | lesleyanderic@eastlink.ca |
| Comments: | Hello I just wanted to say I am so thankful to have found this site. My husband is leaving tuesday for basic training. I am quite nervous no one in my family nor any of my friends have ever been in the military so everthing is very new to me. I am very proud of him this is what he has wanted to do for a very long time. I am however nervous about being posted we have a 13 year old and a 1 year old. It's my 13 year old I worry about adjusting. I have done so much research since my husband has chosen this life that I had no idea how ignorant I was to military life I never thought I would have so much respect for military personal as I do now the wives and husbands I hope I can be as strong as you all and thanks for this site now I feel like I can talk to people that already know what I am feeling and help me to adjust. Thanks Lesley Crowther |
| Name: | Peggy Bright |
| E-mail address: | acvb@rogers.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.Google.com |
| Comments: | Looking for old RCAF friends from 1951-1973, Edm. Centralia, Winnipeg, Greenwood, P.E.I and more. Recently lost "JACK", J.R. after a long happy tour with so many great friends. 79 happy years not too shabby but he's missed. Would like to hear from anyone who shared those years and experiences. Still have 3 kids(?) Mike, Steve and Sandy, plus two grandkids, all doing well in Orangeville and Ottawa. Hello out there........ |
| Name: | Tania |
| E-mail address: | choppers_tania@rogers.com |
| Comments: | Dear Diane; My husband sent this site to me mainly for the Eternal Flame Broche, as I too am a Military Spouse. My husband is in his 19th year serving in Canada's Military and I couldn't be more proud of him. What a joy for me to have found your site!
I am deeply saddened by the way in which your efforts with the Eternal Flame monument have been "snuffed out". It's shameful and a disgrace! It is aweful to think that these actions have lead you to thinking of retiring. Let's hope that whomever takes over your position has half the strength and vision as you obviously possess. Tania |
| Name: | Sal |
| E-mail address: | salrose@eastlink.ca |
| Comments: | Sal in Hfx.
I can't believe it as I read more I search more & when I search more.I shake my head more . I REALLY CAN'T BELIEVE IT !!. WHAT IS GOING ON UP THERE ??! THE POWERS THAT BE? TELL YOU ONE THING AND A SHORT TIME LATER SAY OOOPPS! SORRY NO YOU CAN'T DO THAT! THERE ARE A FEW THINGS THAT REALLY BOTHER ME AND THAT IS: 1.DO THEY EVEN CARE ABOUT ALL THE WORK THAT HAS BEEN PUT INTO THIS ALL READY, AND HOW MANY PEOPLE WERE INVOLVED SOULY FOR THE TROOPS & THEIR FAMILIES. BENIFITING NOTHING AT ALL FOR THEMSELF. 2. HOW MANY TROOPS AWAY HAVE ALL READY HEARD ABOUT THIS WONDERFUL MONUMENT & FLAME PROJECT IN THEIR HONOR. HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN THIS TO THEM. TOP BRASS SAID OOOPPS! SORRY! MADE A MISTAKE, CHANGES MY MIND. I CAN NOT BELIEVE IT AND I'M SURE NONE OF YOU CAN! GUESS WE'LL HAVE TO THINK THAT THE LITTLE GUYS ARE GETTING ALL THE CREDIT. THAT IS A NO NO AND SOME TIMES PEOPLE DO THINGS FOR THAT REASON. ALL CONCERNED YOU KNOW YOUR HEART IS IN THE RIGHT PLACE & YOU WILL BE REWARDED SOME DAY. WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND SAL |
| Name: | liff & Arlene Attwell (MWO Retired) |
| E-mail address: | justthetwoofus@sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | Just heard the sad news about your project ."The Eternal Flame Project" Petawawa
We both wish you a happy retirement. Cliff & Arlene Attwell |
| Name: | Denise Chartrand |
| Comments: | You, and this site, are amazing. Thanks |
| Name: | Aleesha Henderson |
| E-mail address: | aleesha_chouinard@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Thank you so much for this website. My husband has been overseas in Afghanistan for the past month. It is hard, but as some of the wives have said in your books, you go on. I have rediscovered your books recently and they are a tremendous help to know that I am not alone in the way I feel about certain things. Thank you again. |
| Name: | Jim Chipman MWO (Re't) |
| E-mail address: | jamesw.chipman@ns.sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | Hi, Sorry to hear the sad news, we are trying to create a Peace Garden here in Bass River to remember those who served |
| Name: | Wendy Forth |
| Comments: | Mother of two Soldiers and Very Proud of our Troops and Families |
| Name: | Ted Nelson |
| E-mail address: | elmarnelson@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I fully understand your frustration,just when you feel as though you are walking on cloud 9, some hypercrit will stick his/her nose where is don't belong,and spoil a wonderful project,as the one you were working so hard on. |
| Name: | Melissa Kehoe |
| E-mail address: | melissa.kehoe@rogers.com |
| Comments: | Diane, I so sorry that this has happened. Military Wives deserve to be treated better. I agree with you that civilians have to much power on Government Property. You would think that they would appreciate someone taking on making the poperty look better. As for the doubling the cost of the bricks, I think someone just wanted to line their pockets with the blood, sweat and tears of our troops and their families. Shame on them for taking advantage. Please congratulate your committee on the work they are trying to do. All the best in you future plans. |
| Name: | Dodie |
| E-mail address: | sugarmarandy@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I have family and friends who are in the military. I walk proud with every breath I take for those who serve our country in the name of peace!
Show your support, where red on Fridays! |
| Name: | Jennifer Chamberlain |
| E-mail address: | littlesnickerdud@yahoo.ca |
| Comments: | What a wonderful site. Great Job. My husband left to go overseas on Feb. 24th, 2007 and the kids and I miss him so much. We are having a hard adjusting to not having daddy around but we are doing the best we can. We are always thinking of him and praying that he and all the military guys and gals come home safe to all their families. They are doing a wonderful job and are not properly thanked by their country. All us wives and stay at home dads know the sacrifies you make and support you. Love ya Bruce |
| Name: | Margaret Whiteley |
| E-mail address: | berkeym63@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | What a wonderful site, Dianne. I have truly enjoyed it and have just recently read both of your books. Hurry Up And Wait should become required reading as a CF member is entering a serious relationship and My Love My Life should be required reading for those facing deployment of any kind. Thanks for the laughs and the occasional tears. I could have used these books about 20 years ago and then I would have known what I felt was fairly normal emotions. Thanks so much, Margaret Whiteley (A proud military wife!) |
| Name: | Ruth Readyhough |
| E-mail address: | rready@hattsoff.com |
| Comments: | Hi All
I'm not a Military Wife but a Military Mom and I've been looking for sites to correspond with other Moms. My son Matt is just finishing basic training at Camp Borden so we are all still adjusting to the life of a military family. Worst part - not having my regular Sunday morning breakfast with him to 'catch up' - best part I don't have to slip him $50 bucks every weekend to ensure that he has some money in his pocket. LOL I was interested in knowing if there are any projects going on currently among the wives and mothers - fund raisers?, baby blankets for Afghan clinics?, restocking schools in Afghanistan?, etc. I was hoping to be able to contribute more. I would love to hear from other Moms and anyone else interested in contacting me. Sincerely Ruth Readyhough |
| Name: | Debbie Davidson |
| E-mail address: | deblar@sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | Love your site and keep up the great work Dianne |
| Name: | Lacey von Stackelberg |
| E-mail address: | TERRYVON50@sypmatico.ca |
| Comments: | Thank you for all that you do. My husband went over on Feb 16th and my son and I are still adjusting. It's too easy to feel alone, so this site helps remind me that I have more support than I could ever imagine.
Thanks again. |
| Name: | Didier Naulleau |
| E-mail address: | brunau@brunau.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://brunau.com |
| Comments: | Excellent site.
Thanks for the wonderful graphics by Tim Relihan! Keep up the good work. Didier Naulleau Warrant-Officer 18 Service Battalion Thunder Bay, ON. |
| Name: | Michelle Ryan |
| E-mail address: | joesphandlee@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | My friend told me about this site and I am so glad she did. My husband Cpl Vincent Ryan went over February 3rd and I worry everyday. I am in the Military myself. Knowing there are people out there that care and pray for our soldiers helps. I thank all the soldiers that do this job everyday and there families for all they go through. Lots of prayers and love.
Pte Michelle Ryan |
| Name: | Melanie |
| Comments: | May God Bless you, We support our troops! Thank you
From Vankleek Hill Ontario |
| Name: | angella |
| E-mail address: | agahan_68@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hope our boys come back safe and sound |
| Name: | Norma M. Brandhagen |
| E-mail address: | normamb@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | My Prayers are with you at all time, you are doing a great job God Bless and thank you.Norma |
| Name: | TARA |
| E-mail address: | nosewortt@aol.com |
| Comments: | i am so glad there is a place to read it is nice to know you are not alone in how you feel. |
| Name: | Lynn Francine Hamza(Bayne) |
| E-mail address: | laynnfran@davegillam.org |
| Name: | Lesley |
| E-mail address: | lesleyane@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | My husband just finished basic training and then went to CFB Borden for the rest of his training until July. It will be our first posting in the Military, so I am new to this. We have three children the oldest is 16, he will need lots of support. Can we join the group or are we too new. |
| Name: | Margaret Rayner |
| E-mail address: | marayner2004@sympatico.ca |
| Name: | Nicole Gagnon |
| E-mail address: | russells@nrtco.net |
| Comments: | I just had a moment from my three small children and I found this page. It is fabulous to have such a site to read and know that so many people care about our military and support us. My husband is serving in Afghanistan now and has been injured in the friendly fire so it has been a very difficult tour for us and many others as well. Just can't wait to have everyone home again. This is a great site and I will be passing it on. |
| Name: | Sharon |
| E-mail address: | ssode@nbnet.nb.ca |
| Comments: | What a great sight! Just passing through and found this. I have a brother who went to Afghanistan in Aug.06, due back home Feb 07. The entire family support him and the mission. This is his second tour there and has been serving for 18 years, now a WO from Pet.Ont. We live in New Brunswick and have seen the base many times. Everyone here wish all our troops the best and wish them godspeed home.
WE SALUTE YOU!!! |
| Name: | Jillian Anderson |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.themilitarywife.ca |
| Comments: | Just a quick note to let you know you are appreciated... thank you.
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| Name: | Kathy Kitching |
| E-mail address: | kathykitching@mts.net |
| Comments: | Greetings from Winnipeg! Your website is beautiful. In 2005 I lost my own husband, a firefighter, due to a sudden medical situation. While dealing with this tremendous loss, when I heard about military spouses promoting the idea of wearing red on Fridays to support our Canadian military, the thought came to my mind that wow, these men and women of our military were putting their lives on the line and some of their spouses may not return safely home to their loved ones. Actually, the late CPL Jeffrey Walsh was a relation of mine (distant) on my father's side. My late husband's father was in the military. I had uncles in the forces. My own father was in the RCMP. So in a way, I feel a connection and with that, I began what I would call a 'modest mini-campaign' here in Winnipeg, to encourage people to wear red on Fridays. What greater way for Canadians to show they care than by actively participating in wearing red! The message is spreading from coast to coast! We need not be bashful in our Canadian pride! The outpouring of support for our troops, wherever they've been deployed, is tremendous. Let's keep up the flag waving and be proud Canada!
Kathy Kitching-Winnipeg, MB |
| Name: | Ashley |
| Comments: | My thoughts and prayers go out to our troops and their families. My boyfriend was on OP Athena, I know the stress that comes with a loved one being on tour. PTE Mark Anthony Graham was a good friend of mine as well and not one day goes by that I don't think about him (I love you G-Ram, you'll always be my chocolate soldier!).
Support our troops! Wear red on Fridays and hang those yellow ribbons! |
| Name: | Leanne Mitchell |
| E-mail address: | leanne.mitchell@sympatico.ca |
| Comments: |
After the death of my husband CPL RTJ Mitchell on Oct 3rd, is feels great to know that ppl remember the fallen and celebrate those soliders still serving or preparing to serve....Great Website... Leanne M |
| Name: | Fred Herman |
| E-mail address: | afganteddy.bear@rushcomm.ca |
| Comments: | An awsome sight and I congratulate you on your efforts in all that you are doing to express great thoughts for our Afganistan soldiers.
I will email you and send information on the teddy and funds which I may be able to negotiate with you for your project. I will do that today but please keep in mind that my new teddy is patented and Liability insurede even though the photo I will send you will not be the true picture of the teddy as I have made some modifications and do not have the new prototype as yet. Will call this evening and we can discuss a bit more for the benefit of us both. Regards and thanks for responding to my email. |
| Name: | Amanda |
| E-mail address: | amanda@bambinobaskets.ca |
| Comments: | I came across this site by accident. My husband leaves for Afghnistan in January. He has been there before and to Bosnia before. This time seems different, this times seems more worrisome. We have a 16 month old daughter and my heart breaks thinking of the what ifs...I am proud of him as always, I support him as always but deep inside I am sad and scared. All the talking and all the supportive comments can't take it away, the what ifs are bigger and my heart is heavy. I think about the families who have lost their loved ones but I know only for the grace of God.. |
| Name: | Paul &Pat Cleator |
| E-mail address: | p[cleator@yahoo.ca |
| Comments: | Great Site
I just stumbled across it. Keep it up. |
| Name: | Jim |
| E-mail address: | thelmaandjim@eastlink.ca |
| Comments: | Hi Sis.
What can I say : that I havent said before . You know how proud I am of all that you have put your mind and hands to . I want you to feel and carry around with you the fact that I love you too ! Bro. |
| Name: | Alan D Christian |
| E-mail address: | eggnog@sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | Dianne I'm a very close friend of Marv Doney He asked me to view a web site he found I am "GOBSMACKED" to say the least your efforts to promote the cause of our Soldiers and more important the Ladies who ad such support to our troops (THE WIVES) is a definite work of true caring and Love my my hat is in my hands and my most profound thanks is to you. Thank you for all your effort and time
"StormBringer" 1st C.A.V. Pres. "Ortona"Unit London Ontario |
| Name: | Ashley Belaire |
| E-mail address: | juliet_ab1@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | hello,
I just want to say that I was glad to have had this site reccommended to me by a friend! My boyfriend is overseas and this is the first time that I have ever had to deal with something like this. I find it very difficult having someone I love not only being away from home for months at a time but to be over there fighting is just been incredibly stressful. I also find your site helps to relieve that anxious feeling that never really seems to go away ... thank you! Also, if anyone is from the Petawawa area there is going to be a treelighting ceremony at Logosland on Dec 9 its being aired live to Kandahar and also Eganville has just raised their "we support our Troops" banner over the bridge (the bridge that all soldiers cross when they head out) Remember to wear your yellow ribbons and red on Fridays! thank you! ASH p.s pte Derek Brennan I love you! |
| Name: | Ted Lee |
| E-mail address: | tedlee@shaw.ca |
| Comments: | Nice web page.
I left the miltary before I had a family. But I remember what it was like for the family guys when I was in Eqypt back in 76/77. I salute you,the suporters. Ted Lee |
| Name: | Kristen Scali |
| E-mail address: | kristenscali@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | This site is just so great!!! I come on here whenever I get worried and scared about my fiance serving in the front lines over in Kandahar. Which means I am on here almost everyday. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication, it is greatly appreciated! |
| Name: | Kim Hogan |
| E-mail address: | kimngerry@personainternet.com |
| Comments: | I wholeheartedly support the military in their efforts to bring peace to the people of Afghanistan. I think the erection of a monument is a wonderful idea and hope to visit Petawawa when it is completed. |
| Name: | Al & Lynne Campbell LCol (Ret'd) |
| E-mail address: | campakl@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | A magnificent site that pays a most fitting tribute to those who wait and pray. We have recently retired after nearly 40 years of service. We still worry about the safety of all our soldiers and their families. We are forever saddened by the sacrifices and yet they make us stand tall with fierce pride and a wee tear on our cheeks. You who keep the home fores burning are in our prayers along with your loved ones. Please know you are not alone...the military family is always with you.
The Campbells |
| Name: | Sharon |
| E-mail address: | salrose@eastlink.ca |
| Comments: | Well Dianne you did it yet again. What a great idea putting up a monument in the park. Great for all concerned, the soldiers away, the spouse,kids, friend & family. It will be somewhere for them to go where they will actually feel closer to their loved one. I really think it's a great idea for all concerned!
Petawawa may be small in area but they are big in heart, and seam to be very close & I'm sure they will help with fundraising in donating to the Monument. What would they have done with out you. You have really made such a difference. You speak for the spouses left behind.You know what they want, and help them go after it! Someone will have big shoes to fill when you really do retire. I'll be anxious to check your site & follow up this project. ---<---((@)) |
| Name: | Barbara James |
| E-mail address: | Rascal2@videotron.ca |
| Comments: | I grew up a PMQ brat. Your story in The Citizen reverberated. I'm sending this to my Mom. We were lucky. Now I see a bit more of how it was for her. Thank you for this.
Barbara |
| Name: | Leslee Patriquin |
| E-mail address: | patriquin.leslee@sympatico.ca |
| Homepage URL: | http://fru-galknitblog.blogspot.com/ |
| Comments: | I'm a military wife who's also part of the Internet knit blogging community. When one of our own goes through hard times we often make "comfort blankets", where everyone pitches in and knits or crochets a square and someone volunteers to organize the effort and put the squares together in a blanket. It is our hope that wearing or snuggling under this blanket will help someone know that so many people care and will take just a little bit of the edge off those overwhelming feelings at times when life has to go on no matter how bad you feel.
Does such a thing exist in our military spouse community? If so, I would be proud to post this information on my knitting blog (URL above) and to participate in knitting squares. If such a thing does not exist but people are interested in starting something, please contact me as I believe in this type of caring effort and can't find anything anywhere about it other than the knitted mini red sweaters a knit blogger has strung around her home as a remembrance for American military members in Iraq. |
| Name: | Shirley Stead |
| E-mail address: | ststead@hotmail.com |
| Name: | Katina Reuben |
| E-mail address: | kat_687@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi Diane, I just wanted to say that you are such a special lady. I always enjoy our conversations and look forward to more. Keep up the amazing work on this website it is so full of important information. Katina |
| Name: | shannon stephenson |
| E-mail address: | shandrstephenson@sympatico.ca |
| Name: | Angelina(Ang) |
| E-mail address: | awesomeangelina@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Diane, it's great to have a shoulder like you to lean on. It's been years since I lived in Petawawa, but one thing I will always remember is you. I was there when you started your magazine, I still have my precious wine bottle that we all received. I cherish it. I am now in Ottawa, it took some time to get used to but now love it! I am so very proud of my husband and what he does for our country and know that there is support for us wives elsewhere, since their work places aren't always the best resources. I have stood by 3 tours of Afghanistan and understand the loss every other wife feels. If it weren't for each and every one of us amazing women the home fires would have gone out a long time ago. Be proud of yourselves as well as your men! |
| Name: | Teresa |
| E-mail address: | atoning_stone@yahoo.ca |
| Homepage URL: | http://christmastoremember.bravehost.com |
| Comments: | I have organized a wonderful Christmas Concert in my hometown in hopes of raising money for the Canadian Forces Personnel Support Agency's 'Operation Santa Claus'
I am VERY excited about this concert, it's the least I can do for the troops. My entire family prays daily for their safe return. http://christmastoremember.bravehost.com |
| Name: | diane newton |
| E-mail address: | momnewt@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I wish somthing like this was available when my kids were young and my husband was in the military. It would have given me someone to talk to when I thought I was losing control of everyday things. |
| Name: | Jessie Lynch |
| E-mail address: | jessie_lynch_8@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | This is for all the soldiers out in Afganistan...Everyone is Praying for yous!.Hope every last one of yas make it home safe! |
| Name: | Cathy Lacroix |
| E-mail address: | katiemaof2@sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | I just wanted to say how proud I am of my little brother. What an awesome thing he is doing. We are all looking forward to Stephen coming home. He is loved and missed deeply. I pray everyday for not only his but every soldier over, for a safe return. God bless you Stephen and I look forward to having those egg rolls with you!! Love from your sister Cathy |
| Name: | Jim Barrie |
| E-mail address: | vroom@ripnet.com |
| Comments: | RED FRIDAYS is a great idea for the whole country to think about our troops and their families making sacrifices.
Jim Barrie vroom@ripnet.com |
| Name: | Penny |
| E-mail address: | pennythibault@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hi
Love the page, great to read what the other wives are feeling. I am so proud of our men over seas, and I pray they will return home safe and sound to their families. I lived in Petawawa 3 years ago with my husband, we have been married 6 years now, when we started seeing each other he bought me the book Hurry Up and Wait. I read it and enjoyed every minute of it, and as time went on I understood it fully. I have enjoyed every moment this lifestyle has offered me, there really is no life like it. My daughter has enjoyed it as well. I miss Petawawa, never thought I would say that but I do miss the closeness of the community, the people and the love and respect our men get from the area. Our men are doing a job that is not easy and as a country, community, and neighbours we should be proud. I know I am and I thank god everyday for letting me be a part of the military community. I am proud to wear the badge of a military man, I have never been more proud of him and all of the men who serve our country. They do a job that is thankless by most, who do not understand why, but we do and that is all that really count. |
| Name: | Tammy Dettrich |
| E-mail address: | sm0906@rmc.ca |
| Comments: | Read part of your book as a class assignment. After 15 yrs I have taken my commission to become an officer. Being a single parent and a woman has allowed me a very different perspective into military life. It is wonderful that you have created such a great place for family members to gather. Wish I knew about this site a few years ago. I have done 2 tours and left my young son behind. It has been a very difficult road for him. |
| Name: | Kim & Gerry |
| E-mail address: | kimngerry@personainternet.com |
| Comments: | I was sent this site by a very good friend who's husband is now serving in Afghanistan. I have to say it is an awesome thing these men are doing over there. They are risking their own lives in order to help those less fortunate. Be safe and we will see you when you get home Darren. |
| Name: | Brenda Moore |
| E-mail address: | bredna_c_moore@yahoo.ca |
| Comments: | I have a son in the military who has done a six month tour of duty in Afghanistan and I want to let those who have family members serving there now that the Canadian people feel your fear and are so proud of the people who are putting their lives on the line. They feel they can and should help those who are unable to help themselves. I am a proud Canadian who feels we have the best Country in the world. Please forward my message of pride and support to your loved ones.
Brenda Moore |
| Name: | Juanita Bardy |
| E-mail address: | juanitabardy@sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | Keep your Red Hat Chins up, we are all proud of your Enlisted Husbands, sons and daughters. May they be home safe soon.
Another Red Hatter. |
| Name: | Patricia D. hall |
| E-mail address: | snowstorm93@msn.com |
| Comments: | My son is stationed at Camp Petawawa-He is a Military Policeman there-I was up to see him in June and he gave me a tour of the base-My prayers are for all our soldiers no matter where they are and for their families and friends |
| Name: | Sharon |
| E-mail address: | salrose@eastlink |
| Comments: | I have to say, the goose bumps have never stopped sense I first saw that video "Keep the Homefires Burning" and I not only passed it on to everyone in my address book and asked them to do the same.
I am the wife of retired navy in Halifax. This does not effect me directly. But as the video sings the song "Everybody Hurts", It is so true. I pray for every ones safe return. God speed A very special Thanks to Dianne and Gerry who made it happen. And to all that helped them. You have helped MORE THAN YOU KNOW. Sharon |
| Name: | Debbie Harvey |
| E-mail address: | manicmom_49@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | As a mother of a 1RCR soldier in Afganistan, it is great to know there are so many others out there who are in the same position as I am, waiting for my son to return safetly. Thanks for making this website available. |
| Name: | Eileen Evans |
| E-mail address: | eileenhellzbelle@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | HI there! I was told about your website while tryign to find info ont he invisible ribbon campaign! I think it is amazing. I myself am IN Borden, my husband was just sent to Alert and will be back March '07. I am new to the military life and trying to find all the resources for my children and myself. So far we have been treated fabulously!!! I will definatly be saving this site to my favorites!!! Tahnk you! |
| Name: | Nila Bearisto |
| E-mail address: | nilabear1971@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | My brother is over in Afghanistan. My mother and I moved here to be closer to him and his family. I never realized before how much being in a military community could effect my way of thinking and how I feel. Thank you for this opportunity to see what the wives and girlfriends are feeling as well as Mothers and Sisters. |
| Name: | Christine Medeiros |
| E-mail address: | medeiros331@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | please come home safe James Northwood.. (Petawawa) Thoughts and Prayers everyday. Karlee,Gabby ,Nathan and Marshall send big kisses. |
| Name: | Deanna Daniels |
| E-mail address: | daniels_porlier@yahoo.ca |
| Comments: | My husband is in Afghanistan. We have a new baby girl and I just wanted to say that we love him and miss him more than life itself. He was in the line of fire yesturday, instead he should be in the line of our daughtrs kisses. Please, they have got to come home. They are fighting for money, I would rather live in the streets then have him there. |
| Name: | irene |
| E-mail address: | ireneoconnell |
| Comments: | I just happened upon your site and am looking forward to exploring it more. As an ex military wife whose husband was military for 26 years, I remember all the departures and returnings, all the sadness and all the happiness. When I see on TV the tears being shed for departures and homecomings, my heart breaks for all of you. I pray God brings all our military back home safely to their families. We are very proud of them. Keep up the good work !!!!!! |
| Name: | Ann hawkins |
| E-mail address: | ann@annhawkins.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.inspirationalspeakers.blogspot.com |
| Comments: | I found this site by accident thanks to the magic of the www. Although I'm in the UK I think the site is just great & really enjoyed reading some of the stories. Brilliant idea! |
| Name: | Joy Ceccato |
| E-mail address: | shillegh_1@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | You have done a wonderful thing by creating this site. It has been such a god send for me. God bless |
| Name: | Sandra Carr |
| E-mail address: | sandracarr@ns.sympatico.ca |
| Comments: | You certainly have a very ambitious website. I plan to drop back another time when I can spend more time exploring it. |
| Name: | Kristine |
| E-mail address: | Kristine11_11@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hey, I just read the Girlfriends section of the book and love it so far, I can't even explain how similar the stories reflect how I feel. My boyfriend just left for Kandahar, Afganistan and will be returning right before Christmas. I am thankful for this site and all it has to offer.
Thanks Again Best Wishes to All. |
| Name: | Evelyn Martens |
| E-mail address: | evemm@shaw.ca |
| Name: | James R Purcell |
| E-mail address: | thelmaandjim@eastlink.ca |
| Comments: | Each place on this site that I visit I find something for
everyone .It would not be my sister if she did not at least try to help a segment that was forgotten or some that just needed to understand why they have it so good. Thanks for such a wonderfull job . Snow Globe Man Bro. |
| Name: | Mary Fairfield |
| E-mail address: | m.fairfield@sympatico.ca |
| Name: | sue |
| E-mail address: | nias@vianet.ca |
| Comments: | If this is the group that started the 'wear red on Friday to support our troops' campaign I have a suggestion. I do not have anything red-it's not my colour. If you had red braclets-the silicone ones they sell for every charity there is- you could sell them or give them away and people could wear that on Friday, or any other day they want. If you had them, I'd be happy to sell/give them out. The money could be used for military families in need or whatever you think is best. You could even buy new equipment if you sold enough. Just a thought! |
| Name: | Paul Wood |
| E-mail address: | woodp@mts.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.deadwood.ca |
| Comments: | I'm retired military and think this is a wonderful idea to support the military family. I have a web site that the members and family may enjoy during this most stressful time. Please feel free to read and distribute.
I wish you much success! |
| Name: | Deb Underwood |
| E-mail address: | debwood@sympatico.ca |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.unitypeacelabyrinthblogs.com |
| Comments: | Dianne,
Keep up the good work on this wonderful website! We really appreciate all the hard work and effort you continue to show! You are an inspiration and goddess for all of us. Former Military Wife, Deb Underwood Unity Peace Labyrinth Founder St. Thomas, Ontario www.unitypeacelabyrinth.blogs.com |
| Name: | Christine Wing |
| Comments: | Hi Dianne, once again this site has been a sanity saver for a lot of us belonging to the "he's gone again" club. Thanks so much for all you do. It's so great to see someone who's lived the life give back to women who are experiencing the same things you have at one time or another. I've said it before but way to go and keep up the great work! |
| Name: | michelle |
| E-mail address: | sheldrew@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I really appreciate all of the info I found on this site. I am a Canadian Military wife whose husband is going on his first deployment and I am finding it difficult to find any resources to help me deal with the uncertainty and fear that I feel. Your site has helped me with this so i sincerely thank you.
Michelle |
| Name: | Doris Brown |
| E-mail address: | dbrown_1207hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Dear Dianne:
Thanks for this site, really wonderful, I am not a wife but the mother of a soldier. Just want to thank you and all the other wives for supporting their spouses. God Bless. |
| Name: | Patricia Williamson |
| E-mail address: | patstu@cogeco.ca |
| Comments: | Hello Diane, we have never met. Rachel Lafave is our daughter and she and I are both outraged at Harper.
Our office will be wearing red on Friday. |
| Name: | Wendy |
| E-mail address: | kameej@nbnet.nb.ca |
| Comments: | I am a military wife as well. My husband just returned from Afghanistan a month ago. I am deeply sadden about the 4 fallen soldiers. My deepest sympathy goes out to them. I just wanted to say you have done a wonderful job on this site. |
| Name: | Nada |
| E-mail address: | nadsaroo@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Diane,
Just wanted to drop by to say "hello". Very saddened by the death of 4 CDN soldiers. Was just reading about it... On a lighter note, I really like your site! Great job! :-) Nada + Carlisle Barracks/Ft. Indiantown Gap, PA |
| Name: | Thom Joordens, President |
| E-mail address: | joordens@nbnet.nb.ca |
| Homepage URL: | http://natoveterans.org |
| Comments: | Hi Dianne
are you interested to receive the URL of the 926 dependents that are buried in 44 cemetaries in Europe after WW II. There are listings of babies of no first names to 1 day old and older please contact me through our website Thom J |
| Name: | Anne Emond |
| E-mail address: | aemond@telus.net |
| Comments: | Hi Dianne, I just finished reading your book My Love My Life. Thank you for your time and your dedication that it must have taken to not only write the book but also to do all the research. I really wish I had know about this web site when I was involved in the military.
A little back ground. Both my parents were in the military in the early 50's - 60's. Mom had to get out when she got pregnant with my sister. I joined the military myself in the early 80's. I married a military man and took my release to stay in Ottawa and have a family instead of taking a posting. My husband took his release in the late 90's and joined the Air Reserve in Edmonton. He waiting all that time and then went overseas on a UN deployment. We have been out and away from the military for a few years now and I really miss the people and the like mindedness that the military life offers. To the guy's in Afganistan my prayers and thoughts are always with you and I watch the news with my breath held hoping I don't hear anything but longing to be catch up on what your doing. My admiration goes to the spouses of today who have to support their military spouse. The stories we could all tell, but you had the courage to write some of them down. If I could give one piece of my success story (still happily married after 24 years, five postings, three boys, one UN Bosnia tour, a number of civilian jobs, and still working toward total retirement) it would be to always have a positive attitude and call each other at least twice a day just because. The phone is a powerful tool, when I hear his voice my heart still skips a beat. He could be next door or half way around the world and I know he thinks of me when he picks up the phone to call. Good luck on your next endeavour and I'll keep going back to your web site for updates. Thank you |
| Name: | Rachel |
| E-mail address: | armywife52001@yahoo.ca |
| Comments: | As usual Dianne, I am uplifed by surfing your site. Great job once again with your newest changes. Hope to have time to drop a line to you soon and that all is well with you and yours. |
| Name: | Christina Pyrek |
| E-mail address: | tina_b29@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Thank you for this site. Its amazing. |
| Name: | Georgina Johnston |
| E-mail address: | ladygeo26@hotmail.comI |
| Comments: | I just found your site , my family will be seening my niece going overseas in the fall I believe so it helps us to know that there is others out ther e as well . I want to wish then all a safe trip amd soft lands . hope to see them all home safe. they are always in our prayers.may God Bless and keep them safe always .gj |
| Name: | Natasha |
| Comments: | Just signing the guestbook. It's good to connect with others who have loved ones in the forces. My man is in Afghanistan and I miss him terribly. God bless. |
| Name: | Darcia |
| E-mail address: | bunny1592003@yahoo.ca |
| Comments: | I ready your book about a month ago, in preparation for my husband's departure to Kandahar. I found that it was very helpful material, knowing that there were and would be other people in the same situation as me. My husband (we have only been married since November) left on February 10, 2006 and it has been a week. It was really tough on Friday, but I had a lot of family and friends to support me there and during the weekend. It was even more of a difficult time as my birthday was on Monday and Valentines was on Tuesday. But things are better now; I have made it through the first week. Only 10 more to go till he comes home for his HLTA. I am very proud of the man he is and of what he is doing, and I pray everyday that he is safe and comes home safely to me. |
| Name: | Andrea |
| E-mail address: | andreaallen01@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I too am a Military Wife, what a wonderful site you have here, I will be coming back to visit that is for sure.
Thanking You. Andrea |
| Name: | Rachel |
| E-mail address: | rmanishoes@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I am just sending this thought because I finished the book My Love, My life. and I absolutely love it and I recommend it to anyone in my situation. I recommend it to people who want to understand me and my situation. There are highs and lows and I feel I am doing well....He left from Edmonton, Jan.25/06, and was sad but now am proud and happy he is living his dream...I love him completely and I live independant from him...I have my own life and that helps. He is 1 CER and am terribly proud to be apart of his world, my love my life is definately true...We have been together for over 2 years and have been through alot...I have a son that is not his, but he accepts as his own and has known him since he was infant. I love him and miss him dearly but at same time am proud and have accepted his life as my own....CHIMO!! |
| Name: | Carole A. Morin Saunders |
| E-mail address: | ranca1@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Received ur book has a Xmas gift "My Love My Life" from my husband that is in the military - ready part of it and so far very impressed by it
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| Name: | Anne |
| E-mail address: | thedesroches@theedge.ca |
| Comments: | Hi Diane,
I saw you in Debert when you were there and was very impressed with your words then and with your books. You were there just after "Hurry up and Wait" was published. I have been a military wife for 28 years now(still counting) and have seen many changes. I would do it again in a heartbeat.Thanks for opening the eyes of others who might think we have it made! |
| Name: | Wendy Leduc |
| Comments: | I was just taking a look at your web site and I must say I am impressed. I am a military wife, I live in Petawawa and just found out that my husband will be going to Afganistan in Aug. Both my husband and I have never experienced a tour so I think this site will being me some comfort. I am going to read about women who have gone through the same emotional rollercoster I will be going through for the next year and a bit. They with training and deployment my husband will be gone from home for close to a year and a half. So as I have read in you book, I will keep the home fires burning. |
| Name: | M.A. Rousseau |
| E-mail address: | rousseau@nrtco.net |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.nrtco.net/~oppva10nchapter |
| Comments: | Hello Dianne,
I'm a ex-military policemen (C-Pro-C 1960 - 1964) and a retired Ontario Provincial Police officer (1964 - 1994)living in the Pembroke area. I just read your article which appeared today, 03 Jan. 2006, in the Pembroke Observer. Your web site address was listed and I decided to check it out. I found it informative and very interesting. Keep up the nice work, good luck with your books and God Bless. Andy |
| Name: | H :-) |
| E-mail address: | You know it |
| Comments: | Wishing you a very merry x-mas and happy new years
Love from us all H :-) , J ,J and R PS - "Moose" turned a year on sunday , what a doll he has become !!!LOL |
| Name: | Linda Gairdner |
| E-mail address: | lgairdcats@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Hi Dianne,
I just read your "Covering Your Ass" story and I thought it was very "to the point". You have such a great way to express things the way all the wives would like to at times. I know I hate it when the media coverage seems to make stories grow out of proportion, as if we have enough to worry about while our spouses are away. The sensationalism of bringing up how many casualties could result from the deployments only tends to make our nightmares worse. Thank you for trying to get that point across for us. |
| Name: | Lisa |
| E-mail address: | lcmoulaison@hotmail.com |
| Homepage URL: | http://www.eastlink.ca |
| Comments: | I just heard about your website from a very close friend of mine today while talking about my husbands upcoming Nato tour. I really feel that it will help me when times get tough, and I need somewhere to turn. I have a great support system with friends and family, but sometimes you need to be on your own. I think what you're doing here is wonderful. Keep up the good work! |