Comments for Warrior's Sanctuary http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org A Blog for Military Members and Families Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:02:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 Comment on Haiti: What Can the US Military Do? by Chaplain Campbell http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org/2010/01/haiti-what-can-the-us-military-do/comment-page-1/#comment-1986 Chaplain Campbell Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:33:07 +0000 http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org/?p=1626#comment-1986 Does anyone know about any stepped up blood donation efforts? Does anyone know about any stepped up blood donation efforts?

]]> Comment on Haiti: What Can the US Military Do? by angela hindmand http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org/2010/01/haiti-what-can-the-us-military-do/comment-page-1/#comment-1941 angela hindmand Sat, 23 Jan 2010 05:28:06 +0000 http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org/?p=1626#comment-1941 i know that money is an immediate need but the other thing that is crucial right now is to DONATE BLOOD; please get troops together and give blood, we are already at a crucial need in this country and we will utilize our own blood banks for the people of Haiti and gladly. But without more donations here in the US our blood banks will become at risk. i know that money is an immediate need but the other thing that is crucial right now is to DONATE BLOOD; please get troops together and give blood, we are already at a crucial need in this country and we will utilize our own blood banks for the people of Haiti and gladly. But without more donations here in the US our blood banks will become at risk.

]]> Comment on Suicide in the Military by Chaplain Campbell http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org/2010/01/suicide-in-the-military/comment-page-1/#comment-1844 Chaplain Campbell Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:36:06 +0000 http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org/?p=1620#comment-1844 Kateri, thanks for your honest assessment. What could make this change? Kateri, thanks for your honest assessment. What could make this change?

]]> Comment on Suicide in the Military by Kateri Payne http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org/2010/01/suicide-in-the-military/comment-page-1/#comment-1736 Kateri Payne Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:14:10 +0000 http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org/?p=1620#comment-1736 Good Morning! I just saw your entry while I was calling the military one source information line, and I felt compelled to comment. I have known several soldiers who were suffering from mental health issues when returning home from combat. As a family member I watched many of them try and get treatment at the posts medical facilities only to be turned away or mistreated. By mistreated, one individual was told he could not be diagnosed as having PTSD by a psychiatrist because "they" wouldn't allow that at his facility even though the doctor said that is what it was but could only put a dx of anxiety not-otherwise specified. Another soldier I know was harrassed by his unit because he sought treatment...the Rear-D commander even calling his doctor directly to ask inappropriate questions about his treatment. Since you asked, I feel like soldiers are not comfortable seeking treatment, they are looked down upon when the do, and doctors' hands are being tied and therefore unable to render proper treatment. This is so sad and disappointing to me not only as a veteran myself but as the spouse of a soldier and a friend to many more who I believe will never be treated appropriately for the amazing services they have rendered to this country. With sadness in my heart, Kateri Good Morning! I just saw your entry while I was calling the military one source information line, and I felt compelled to comment. I have known several soldiers who were suffering from mental health issues when returning home from combat. As a family member I watched many of them try and get treatment at the posts medical facilities only to be turned away or mistreated. By mistreated, one individual was told he could not be diagnosed as having PTSD by a psychiatrist because “they” wouldn’t allow that at his facility even though the doctor said that is what it was but could only put a dx of anxiety not-otherwise specified. Another soldier I know was harrassed by his unit because he sought treatment…the Rear-D commander even calling his doctor directly to ask inappropriate questions about his treatment. Since you asked, I feel like soldiers are not comfortable seeking treatment, they are looked down upon when the do, and doctors’ hands are being tied and therefore unable to render proper treatment. This is so sad and disappointing to me not only as a veteran myself but as the spouse of a soldier and a friend to many more who I believe will never be treated appropriately for the amazing services they have rendered to this country. With sadness in my heart, Kateri

]]> Comment on Interview with Chaplain Timothy Meier by Chaplain Campbell http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org/2009/06/interview-with-chaplain-timothy-meier/comment-page-1/#comment-1675 Chaplain Campbell Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:10:20 +0000 http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org/?p=554#comment-1675 Let me have a little more info on why you are trying to contact the Catholic chaplain. Thanks! Chaplain Campbell Let me have a little more info on why you are trying to contact the Catholic chaplain. Thanks! Chaplain Campbell

]]> Comment on Soldier Mother Refuses Deployment by johnnie coleman http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org/2009/11/soldier-mother-refuses-deployment/comment-page-1/#comment-1502 johnnie coleman Sun, 20 Dec 2009 15:24:11 +0000 http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org/?p=1597#comment-1502 Kick her out, I had children , my wife and I both went to war Kick her out, I had children , my wife and I both went to war

]]> Comment on Dads by PSAND65 http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org/2009/06/dads/comment-page-1/#comment-1378 PSAND65 Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:16:18 +0000 http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org/?p=641#comment-1378 I agree with this story. Children really need to feel that special love and support from their Dad. I have noticed that it is very challenging for some of our "A" personallity dads to realize the importance of this conection. They feel as long as they are working and supporting the family financially that the wife or mother of the child shouldn't have anything to complain about. I agree with this story. Children really need to feel that special love and support from their Dad. I have noticed that it is very challenging for some of our “A” personallity dads to realize the importance of this conection. They feel as long as they are working and supporting the family financially that the wife or mother of the child shouldn’t have anything to complain about.

]]> Comment on Deployment–How Do You Keep in Touch? by Kirsten Verkamp http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org/2009/11/deployment-how-do-you-keep-in-touch/comment-page-1/#comment-1270 Kirsten Verkamp Sun, 29 Nov 2009 15:39:45 +0000 http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org/?p=1591#comment-1270 We are fortunate with technology available at my location. I left my husband, 15, 12, 5, and 2 1/2 year old children at home. I can call DSN through my home station morale line. My dad lives near an Army post, so I could call him through their DSN line as well. We Skype including video (when it works---sometimes we resort to just the IM portion in lieu of video). I even paid $3/month to be able to call unlimited lan lines/cell phones via Skype. That way if my family was out and about we could still chat at any time...well worth the investment. I have teenagers, so one bit of wisdom I picked up from my Wing commander was meet them where they are. I would go through AIM (AOL Instant Messager) to IM them instead of calling. Teens love to text and may tell you more via text than they would over the phone or through Skype video cam. Plus it makes them feel like they have a private conversation with mom. I would take turns calling the kids instead of home. Often I would then follow-up with a home call to chat with the others. We also sent letters, post-cards, care packages, and of course emails. One bit of advice, install programs before you leave home. Deployed connections, band width etc is often much slower. It helped that I had AIM and Skype already installed. My friends struggled getting past this obstacle. Heck, even try it out before you deploy. I went to the patio and "practiced" with my teen who was in the house!!! Best of luck to all deployed members and their families. Family support and well-being definitely makes for a smoother deployment! We are fortunate with technology available at my location. I left my husband, 15, 12, 5, and 2 1/2 year old children at home. I can call DSN through my home station morale line. My dad lives near an Army post, so I could call him through their DSN line as well. We Skype including video (when it works—sometimes we resort to just the IM portion in lieu of video). I even paid $3/month to be able to call unlimited lan lines/cell phones via Skype. That way if my family was out and about we could still chat at any time…well worth the investment. I have teenagers, so one bit of wisdom I picked up from my Wing commander was meet them where they are. I would go through AIM (AOL Instant Messager) to IM them instead of calling. Teens love to text and may tell you more via text than they would over the phone or through Skype video cam. Plus it makes them feel like they have a private conversation with mom. I would take turns calling the kids instead of home. Often I would then follow-up with a home call to chat with the others. We also sent letters, post-cards, care packages, and of course emails.

One bit of advice, install programs before you leave home. Deployed connections, band width etc is often much slower. It helped that I had AIM and Skype already installed. My friends struggled getting past this obstacle. Heck, even try it out before you deploy. I went to the patio and “practiced” with my teen who was in the house!!!

Best of luck to all deployed members and their families. Family support and well-being definitely makes for a smoother deployment!

]]> Comment on What’s “Thanksgiving?” by Cindy Traver http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org/2009/11/whats-thanksgiving/comment-page-1/#comment-1267 Cindy Traver Sun, 29 Nov 2009 03:09:04 +0000 http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org/?p=1603#comment-1267 I would tell them it is a day to take a step back and look at all the wonderful things we do have in our lives. Even if it is something that seems small and insignificant, when you step back and truely look at our blessings we are filled everyday with them. It may be your child giving you a hug and telling you how much they love you, to the fact that you have a roof over your head even if it is just for that day. For me, the fact that I have family and friends that let me cry on their shoulders is a huge blessing but really, every day that I get to get an IM from my husband or get to hear his voice and see his face on webcam is Thanksgiving day for me. I would tell them it is a day to take a step back and look at all the wonderful things we do have in our lives.
Even if it is something that seems small and insignificant, when you step back and truely look at our blessings we are filled everyday with them. It may be your child giving you a hug and telling you how much they love you, to the fact that you have a roof over your head even if it is just for that day. For me, the fact that I have family and friends that let me cry on their shoulders is a huge blessing but really, every day that I get to get an IM from my husband or get to hear his voice and see his face on webcam is Thanksgiving day for me.

]]> Comment on Georgia Man Walks to Support Deployed Troops by smith http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org/2009/08/georgia-man-walks-to-support-deployed-troops/comment-page-1/#comment-1198 smith Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:31:09 +0000 http://www.warriors-sanctuary.org/?p=1462#comment-1198 Nice post and blog! Greets. Nice post and blog! Greets.

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