tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post1269745264641916170..comments2023-11-03T04:59:35.580-04:00Comments on Serenity Now: Interview from Iraq: A Soldier's LifeAmanda @ Serenity Nowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16483017563206007698noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-77156247497058611492010-03-20T12:51:59.553-04:002010-03-20T12:51:59.553-04:00Amanda,
Please tell your brother-in-law "tha...Amanda, <br />Please tell your brother-in-law "thank you" from all of us, here back in the states. My husband was MEDEVACED from Baghdad to Germany shortly after being wounded in June of 2007. I'm so grateful for his and other pilots service, and for being apart of the team that brought my husband back to me. <br />KateMichigan Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07140579236618954879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-3649644930315730382010-03-18T21:44:39.090-04:002010-03-18T21:44:39.090-04:00Sam and soldiers - thank you for your sacrifice an...Sam and soldiers - thank you for your sacrifice and service to our country. May we never forget or take you for granted. God bless you!Southern Fried Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11772821883734481802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-89853832589086588942010-03-18T21:33:39.364-04:002010-03-18T21:33:39.364-04:00Amanda, I'm a first-time visitor to your site ...Amanda, I'm a first-time visitor to your site from Cleveland, OH. I saw your blog link on Jennifer's Hope Studios blog and decided to check it out. I'm glad I did.<br /><br />Sam, as echoed above, thank you for everything you do. I complain about a lot of things on my blog, but never about the armed forces. You keep us safe and I can't even begin to imagine everything that you've been through and go through every day. Stay safe and know that my family thinks of (and thanks) you and your fellow soliders each and every day.The Constant Complainerhttp://www.theconstantcomplainer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-91343254213313183012010-03-18T20:37:41.128-04:002010-03-18T20:37:41.128-04:00Sam,
It's great to see you doing so well. Sta...Sam,<br />It's great to see you doing so well. Stay strong and I look forward to hearing more about your life. Congrats on that little baby of yours...SHStellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16739198179959927198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-56671827280795852372010-03-18T16:34:16.859-04:002010-03-18T16:34:16.859-04:00Dear Sam,
I'd like to first of all say a big ...Dear Sam,<br /><br />I'd like to first of all say a big THANK YOU for the work that you do! I really truly appreciate the sacrifices (on so many levels) that you make for our country and for helping others. So, Thank You from the bottom of my heart!<br /><br />I also wanted to tell you that I'm a former Army brat. My dad was with the 101st Airborne too out of Ft. Campbell in the 1970's. :) <br /><br />My prayers go with you!<br />Blessings,<br />StaceyStacey @ The Blessed Nesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13033930461129202765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-73430629914309191402010-03-18T09:24:22.585-04:002010-03-18T09:24:22.585-04:00ugh- i'm all teary. i don't know why, exa...ugh- i'm all teary. i don't know why, exactly, since this was a great, and not at all depressing article! well done, amanda.<br /><br />sam and soldiers-<br /> thank you so much for all you do and have sacrificed in service to your country (and others!). you are appreciated and prayed for. i love your pictures. thank you for sharing them with us.<br />leighleighnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-51822268601350692392010-03-18T02:58:40.854-04:002010-03-18T02:58:40.854-04:00Thank you Sam for all that you and the other soldi...Thank you Sam for all that you and the other soldiers are doing for our country! We appreciate you so much.<br /><br />XOXO<br />JenJen @ tatertotsandjello.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13270956429192534316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-67478408261150544852010-03-17T23:32:19.546-04:002010-03-17T23:32:19.546-04:00Thank you Sam! Your committment to our country i...Thank you Sam! Your committment to our country is as gorgeous and inspiring as your amazing photographs!Brakes and Gashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11278639841349350022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-63559473043548269152010-03-17T22:41:54.595-04:002010-03-17T22:41:54.595-04:00Thank you Sam and every single man and woman servi...Thank you Sam and every single man and woman serving this great country home and abroad. I come from a military family and I have never had a sports star as a hero but I have always loved and idolized our armed forces! God Bless you and may you come home soonAdriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05454910946255400710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-56579975604444801912010-03-17T22:28:23.917-04:002010-03-17T22:28:23.917-04:00Sam, I'm so thankful for the sacrifices you an...Sam, I'm so thankful for the sacrifices you and alison have made in order to serve our country. To be away from your wife and family is difficult enough, but to miss out on her pregnancy has just got to be the worst. My sister Heidi (Sawyer) is going back for her 2nd tour this summer and she can relate to the sadness of leaving her children while she serves. So thank you. Thank you both and be safe!!!erinbethnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-4016320459740095352010-03-17T19:40:25.742-04:002010-03-17T19:40:25.742-04:00What a great post. As the wife of a former Navy g...What a great post. As the wife of a former Navy guy who was in Operation Desert Storm, I know the sacrifice of not only the soldier but the wife left at home too. My gratitude to Sam and his lovely bride.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480046958714954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-44572782408478741272010-03-17T19:31:17.168-04:002010-03-17T19:31:17.168-04:00Sam-
If it wasn't for you and your fellow sold...Sam-<br />If it wasn't for you and your fellow soldiers I wouldn't be sitting here with my family watching American Idol and creating memories with my girls! Your service, commitment and hard work is so appreciated. I can not think of any words to describe my gratitude other than Thank You! I pray for you and your fellow soldiers day and night. God bless you and your family for your sacrifice. Thank you for ALL that you do!Taushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09132962343851092154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-13403397360184093012010-03-17T19:27:27.936-04:002010-03-17T19:27:27.936-04:00Sam -We have many loved ones in the military, and ...Sam -We have many loved ones in the military, and our gratitude is deep and heartfelt.<br /><br />Thank you so much for your sacrifice, as well as that of your family.<br /><br />You and all who serve are in our prayers daily!<br /><br />Thanks Amanda for the great interview. Very important stuff.Xazminhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08749135318391747903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-25610107055511832822010-03-17T18:00:55.285-04:002010-03-17T18:00:55.285-04:00Thank you so much to both you and your families. W...Thank you so much to both you and your families. We are so grateful for the sacrifices you are all making for us!BonBon Rose Girls Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10699626979106427874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-70118627929893051262010-03-17T15:59:18.908-04:002010-03-17T15:59:18.908-04:00God Bless you for your work over there for us and ...God Bless you for your work over there for us and the other servicemen and women! And to your wife for loaning you out in service to our nation :) Being newlyweds and so far apart has to be so hard for both of you, and your sacrifice is greatly appreciated.<br /><br />And that goes to the rest of your fellow soldiers as well, THANK YOU! (and GO ARMY! ;0) )Merihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05556025855696636003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-20262959119135799782010-03-17T14:37:55.686-04:002010-03-17T14:37:55.686-04:00Thank you Sam for your hard work and dedication to...Thank you Sam for your hard work and dedication to our country! All of us stateside can't thank you enough for putting your life at risk for our Freedom! Best of luck to you and your beautiful wife, and hey you've got one fabulous sister-in-law too!<br /><br />Jane @ Finding FabulousJane B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15587904730228194803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-72674048568238685102010-03-17T14:19:21.898-04:002010-03-17T14:19:21.898-04:00Sam, I am grateful for you and other brave soldier...Sam, I am grateful for you and other brave soldiers just like you that sacrifice their own lives to give our country freedom and keep us safe. I have much respect for you and your family. I personally know how hard it can be to be away from the ones you love...my husband is a Captain in the Air Force and many times we have been without him. Thank you for sharing insight into your life and congratulations on your new marriage, you two are a beautiful couple! I pray for your safety and all the other men/women who serve our country to return home safe as well. Thank you, forever grateful!! May God bless you! <br /><br />VictoriaVictoria Haydenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475170017543951636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-64041723940483496432010-03-17T13:11:27.151-04:002010-03-17T13:11:27.151-04:00Thank you so much Sam for all that you and your fe...Thank you so much Sam for all that you and your fellow soldiers do for us. We appreciate you and the sacrifice you are making on our behalf! I hope and pray your tour is a safe one and that your are home soon with your bride and the new little one coming!<br />Hugs and God bless<br />SueAnnSueannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05299288406218968621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-37622921554582555422010-03-17T13:03:36.794-04:002010-03-17T13:03:36.794-04:00THANK YOU Sam for standing up for liberty and free...THANK YOU Sam for standing up for liberty and freedom. You are respected more than you know. My brother spent four months and the Christmas holiday of 2008 in Iraq with the Air Force and MY sister-in-law and her three kids stayed with us for two of those months. It was nice having family together but I saw how much breaking up a couple really takes a toll on a marriage. They are happily reunited and going on 12 years of marriage. BLESS YOU and all that you do. <br /><br />KateKate Riley https://www.blogger.com/profile/12505826655649361222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-33376208555772286312010-03-17T12:20:15.902-04:002010-03-17T12:20:15.902-04:00Sam,
Thank you for all you and your men do. In my ...Sam,<br />Thank you for all you and your men do. In my mind you all are heros, but as I'm told frequently by my brother who is also in the Army (Maj stationed currently in Germany but previously of the 82nd Airborne & 1st Armored Div) "It's just my job and what I'm supposed to do."<br /><br />Stay safe and Godspeed to you all.Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480719562464655519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-31399117822707149952010-03-17T12:19:32.937-04:002010-03-17T12:19:32.937-04:00Thank you Sam! And thanks Amanda for bringing us ...Thank you Sam! And thanks Amanda for bringing us this post! Love the shoutout for the Tennessee restaurant! ;)Angie Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01806527124228256769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-11636385319538544612010-03-17T12:16:06.664-04:002010-03-17T12:16:06.664-04:00Sam, thank you for all that you do.
My thoughts ar...Sam, thank you for all that you do.<br />My thoughts are with you and the other men and women that defend our country everyday.<br />Love the pics of your and your wife, you guys are a beautiful couple!Geezees Custom Canvas Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08170120825583173366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-84407490363712760322010-03-17T11:26:13.097-04:002010-03-17T11:26:13.097-04:00Howdy Sam- thanks isn't quite enough for all t...Howdy Sam- thanks isn't quite enough for all that you're doing for us but I'll say it anyway~ THANK YOU and I'm sending you a big cyber hug! You and your wife are a beautiful couple. <br />Cheers~<br />TTriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01268657766181550350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-41420335501851031372010-03-17T11:19:21.916-04:002010-03-17T11:19:21.916-04:00God Bless you and all of your troop-mates and than...God Bless you and all of your troop-mates and thank you for fighting for freedom throughout the world!!The Single Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06156235539745020966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4550079205854272848.post-74429914953254215032010-03-17T10:18:23.935-04:002010-03-17T10:18:23.935-04:00God bless you, Sam! And all the other men and wome...God bless you, Sam! And all the other men and women in uniform. THANK YOU for defending our country, our FREEDOM! Thanks for the peek into your military life.Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Tophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01311495846073017864noreply@blogger.com