How to Support Your Deployed Soldier
During a deployment, your soldier will rely on the support of family, friends and the community to get through a long year away from home. There are several things that you can do to show that you love and support your soldier.
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Write letters to your soldier a few times a month. Talk about everyday life back home, and make sure to include a few pictures for your soldier to look at throughout the day. Be sure to tell your soldier how proud you are of his or her service to the country.
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Send packages with small items to show support to your deployed soldier. Candy, movies, music, magazines, games and any other small luxuries mean a lot when you are sleeping on a cot in the middle of the desert.
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Use technology to keep in touch with your soldier. If your soldier has access to a web cam, make sure that you put it to good use. Seeing a familiar face and hearing a loved one's voice provides great support and comfort.
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just today lord, just for today...... hold my hand tight and don't let go lord....just for today... other days....just today lord, just for today let go of my hand and carry me in your arms cuz I can't go through this on my own lord.... just for today i"m in your hands! every day I ask the same and every day I make it. chins up guys one day it 'll all be over.
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I am praying for your safety!
