Even though you have blessed me with more than I could ever have hoped for I feel a little sadnes coming up. I have been blessed to have spent every Birthday (mine and my children's) with my children. This Saturday is my son's Birthday and he is in Iraq. It is the first time I am not with my child on his Birthday. I ask that this day shall be like all others, that my mind be filled with your thoughts and not mine, and that I know in my heart that all is well.

Sorry to hear that you will be separated -- hard in itself, but worse for such a cause. You will both be in my thoughts.

It may not ease the sadness completely but always remember the connection..we are one.....

I join you in praying for a blessed birthday for both you and your son.

Thanks to all of you for your thoughts, words and prayers : )

Sending special thoughts and prayers to you and your son. May you both have a beautiful perfect day.

My thoughts and prayers are definitely with you. This month is the month of Rajab... considered the month of God in Islam. During this month God pours forth His mercy to all His creation, so I will definitely ask that some of that Mercy be showered upon you and your son, God willing.

May God guide and protect you and your family and bring your son home safe and in perfect order, ameen.

Saying a prayer for you and your son as well!

Praying and sending supportive energies your way to easy you through this time of seperation. You and your son will be in my thoughts tomorrow.

Thanks Rev. Kelly and all. I know it sounds silly to be sentimental, knowing that in Truth there is no separation, but this thought somehow slipped in (I hate when that happens) and took hold of me. I feel more at peace today...but the storm isn't over yet. By the way, his Birthday is Sunday, my mistake. Thanks for all your well meant posts, thoughts and prayers.....it's working : )