Comments on: It’s Never Easy

By: Miriam

Miriam — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 20:56:01 +0000

You know we’re all behind you and your family and wish you all the best. As far as the uncertainty in where you’re going to work, well I’ve been there/done that too (only not with the military). They’re long stories that I can’t tell here, of course (even if anyone was interested).

From all I hear, Korea isn’t so bad. I know you want that First Sergeant position, so I’m hoping you get it.

By: Chad

Chad — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 15:58:48 +0000

Alaska baby!!! Best mission area in the world!!!

By: Terri

Terri — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:12:42 +0000

CJ I’m so sorry the assignment to Redstone didn’t work out. I know you were looking forward to it. As SNAFU said, there’s always a purpose in things that happen… though most of the time we don’t understand at the moment what the purpose is. Knowing you personally, I KNOW that you’ll do a fine job in whatever assignment comes your way. Just take care of yourself and enjoy your time being able to lead your Troops again. I know you’ve been wanting that. I’m here for you ALWAYS!

By: SNAFU

SNAFU — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 22:41:01 +0000

There is a plan CJ it may not be yours or the Army’s but it is in place and always moving us forward. We as human beings can only hope to touch as many people’s lives in the process as we can, helping and comforting those less fortunate as ourselves. There is a purpose for you to go perhaps to Korea perhaps not. Try not to be consumed by all the details of the journey after all you are not the one in the drivers seat, Just enjoy the ride.

By: Troy

Troy — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:45:09 +0000

CJ, I am with ya brother. I think it was in a post I wrote on here that I talked about getting order changed twice in my military career. I started to believe it was a curse on my by someone at branch, but I eventually realized that is life in the Army.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:06:34 +0000

Hey CJ,

Everything happens for a reason… Hope to see you and your lovely bride (kids optional!!) at WR again one Friday night before you do finally get your new assignment. Thanks for what you wrote about your recent visit to WR. Being able to have the opportunity to support these heroes and their families is the best thing that I have ever done. I encourage everyone to go to your nearest Veterans Hospital and do the same. You will end up with more blessings than you can possilby count!!

By: CJ

CJ — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 13:35:08 +0000

I added a small addition to the post because I don’t want anyone to get the wrong idea. The post does make it sound like I’m bitter and angry about this recent change. While it is a small disappointment to not be going to Alabama, I’m excited about the chance to see Korea. Since I can’t seem to deploy back to Iraq or Afghanistan no matter how hard I try, I’m not going to complain that I won’t see my family for year. Especially since I won’t be in a combat zone. I just wanted to make that clear because words can be misunderstood cause no one should really feel sorry for this Soldier. I’m going to get to lead troops again, something I haven’t really been able to do for the past four years while I labored through Staff work.

Grumpy,

If I run across that guy, I’ll make sure he keeps clean! Thanks.

By: Kat in GA: A Soldiers' Angel

Kat in GA: A Soldiers' Angel — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:53:20 +0000

aarrrrghhh!!!! Ack! bummer!!!! Drat!

Standing by and staying tuned….

By: Chrisntx

Chrisntx — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 11:04:24 +0000

CJ, I am so sorry the transfer to Alabama didn’t work out. Our continued prayers are with you as you continue to go through this process. God Bless,

By: Grumpy

Grumpy — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 04:10:47 +0000

CJ, I’m going to be etremely selfish. You said, you would do anything you could to help me. Well, there is something you can do something that would help me very much. There is this neat character and I would like for you to keep your eye on him. He needs to take the time for the normal healing process. He’ll post when he’s ready and not before. It should be a hobby and not a chore. If he never posted again, I may not like it, but it would still be a good thing. The big thing is for him to take his time and give himself a chance to become whole. That is a lot harder than it sounds. Good grief, I almost forgot his name, I almost forgot his name. I understand he travels under the handle of “CJ”. Do you think you can keep your eye on him? The big question is this, do you think you can keep him out of trouble? Godspeed, my FRIEND,

Grumpy