Sometimes, Our Forthcoming Blessing Doesn't Seem to Matter

Sometimes, our forthcoming blessing of the Dinar doesn't seem to matter much. God has a way of putting things into perspective . . . . . .

My nephew's best friend, Jarod, Special Ops officer in the U.S. Army, from Oklahoma City, lost his life for us yesterday in Afghanistan, in another IED placed in the road by the muslim terrorists. His family was notified this morning, and will be going to Washington, D.C., tomorrow to identify the body.

This is a great loss to everyone, especially his wife and baby daughter, his parents, and his many friends. My nephew, Curtis, first enlisted years ago in the U.S. Army with Jarod and they were like brothers. They were both so proud to serve in our great military -- we went to their graduation service for the families in Ft. Benning, Georgia, and I have never been so proud of our sons of Oklahoma and our great U.S. military.

Jarod had more than one tour of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, graduated from the University of Oklahoma, got married, had his first child just a few months ago, and returned to Afghan duty with the Special Operations Division. He was so proud to serve.

We watched Jarod grow up since he was so little, and, at the age of 33 years, he died doing what he loved, performing his Duty for the United States of America. Please say your prayers for Jarod and his family. I know that he is with the Lord today and we will see him again soon. This is a great loss for all Oklahomans. :queen:

I am so sorry to hear about this. My prayers go out to his family and friends

Dr Linda: My heart-felt love and sympathy go out to you and your nephew and Jarod's family. Our lives are so much more than our money, possessions, status in life, and prestige. Life is truly sooo very very precious and taken so lightly sometimes. I also read a few days ago about Biker?? I don't know him but I am sure many do on this site and others. All of the machines keeping him in the world were turned off and he will pass soon if not already. She also needs our prayers. Let's remember to live our lives to the fullest and enjoy our friends and families always.

Dr. Linda,
There is so much I could say about Jarod, though I have never met him, but what can I say. This young man, and many others, are what have made our country what it is. I know myself and many others appreciate what he did, and what all of the other soldiers have done. I wish that more people in our country would appreciate what these men and women do, instead of complaining and whining. I could talk all day about these brave young men and women, but there just isn't enough words to convey what these people mean to me. I truely teared up when I read your post, and have shed tears for many over the years. I myself was not a soldier, maybe I lacked the courage that these men and women have, but I have a spot in my heart for each and every one of them. I hope someday that soldiers will only have to guard and never step into the line of fire from evil and cowards. I am sorry for your loss, and Jarod's family will be in my prayers. May God bless ya'll and comfort ya'll in your time of sorrow and need. Tell your nephew, Curtis, that we truely appreciate all the solders and love them from the bottom of our heart.

Dr Linda,
I'm so sorry to hear about Jarod. My condolences go out to his family for their great loss. As a military family, we understand what it means when one of our loved ones is in theater. You stay "on edge" every day hoping that you DON'T get that notification that the worst has happened. Also, you empathize with those who have to receive that news. My heart breaks for his family, and prayers are going up for all who will grieve the loss of this brave young man! I pray that God's comforting arms hold his loved ones tightly during this time of shock and grief. You all are in my prayers.

Dr. Linda,

I sat down and started reading this and I believe that it does put it all in perspective. GOD has a wonderful new angel but the world has lost a brave soldier and protector. My heart goes out to all of you and his family. Our prayers will be ongoing while they go through this horrible event. People say "What reason?" There is none that we know of and Jarod died doing what he wanted to be doing which is the way all of us want to go. But this is such a young age and it is so sad...

GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU

FREEWAY BILL

Heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fellow soldiers.

He sounds like an American Hero, may our Lord welcome him into a perfect Kindom and give his family Peace and Power to continue their callings until they join him. Jesus saves!

Dr. Linda,
So sorry for the loss of Jarod. I know how huge a the hole is that's left behind for his wife and family. My prayers are with all of you during this time. Please tell your nephew how much we appreciate what he does and what Jarod has done for all of us.
I pray that God will give each of you the peace that passes all understanding through this time.

prov2925

Prayes are with his family.

As has been said before, the USA will get repaid for this saving of contries, with money, but not the blood, sweat and tears we have spent, that will never be paid back, or could be.

Now is good
North of sixty

Al-tho today our country may not seem to be governed the way our founding fathers wanted it to be and it may seem to be screwed up. You must remember that we are a work in progress and Jarod did not die for this mess we refer to as our government. Jarod gave his life for us the people of the United States of America, because WE are what America is and WE Americans are what make her great. My condolences

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The Lord has given us many holy confirmations of life beyond the grave. The scriptures are filled with experiences that can replace turmoil with peace, despair with confidence. Perhaps no statement in scripture more dramatically reveals a divine truth than Paul’s epistle to the Corinthians: “For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive” (1 Cor. 15:22). Many of us can declare to the world: “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning” (Ps. 30:50).

My deepest and most earnest love and condolences to the families.

I am so incredibly sorry. My best friend recently lost her brother and it's been tough lately. I designed his memorial boards - he was a Marine and the came to the funeral and played taps. It's too sad for words. My heart goes out to his family and friends. I will be praying that the God of all comfort be with them tonight and always.

Words of thanks are shallow at a time such as this. Please extend my deepest gratitude to the families of 2nd Lt. Ewy and Spc. Vicarai for their service to us and our country. May we prove worthy for such a sacrifice. Thank you Dr. Linda for sharing this and allowing us to lift up the families who have given so much to us.

I am so very saddened by the news this family has gotten and like the thousands lost in Vietnam, Iraq, Kuwait and now Afghanistan this carnage will not stop until we stand together to tell our government..No More Needless War...!

It's way beyond time to direct the funds of the American people toward saving our planet, food shortage, medical advances and space exploration. NO MORE WAR is the only real solution to such loss of life and talent.

My prayers go with you...!

I have been shown in the files of the War Department a statement of the Adjutant General of Massachusetts, that you are the mother of five sons who have died gloriously on the field of battle. I feel how weak and fruitless must be any words of mine which should attempt to beguile you from the grief of a loss so overwhelming. But I cannot refrain from tendering to you the consolation that may be found in the thanks of the Republic they died to save. I pray that our Heavenly Father may assuage the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the loved and lost, and the solemn pride that must be yours, to have laid so costly a sacrifice upon the altar of Freedom.

Abraham Lincoln

To tourman60 -- and all you kindhearted Dinarians:

Thank you so very much for your kind, uplifting words of comfort and condolences. The wonderful quote from Abraham Lincoln brought me to tears. . . . . .

I remember the scene in "Saving Private Ryan - the movie" where the General gave that prayer, by memory, to another officer, and sent that inspiring prayer to the mother who lost all but one of her sons in World War II.

How very many mothers, wives, children, and families have endured the loss of our brave servicemen and women since that time in these wars. I personally know the heartache that they endure as my father died when I was very young from his WW II injuries. I have missed him so much for over 50 years now. But, I know the comfort and the love from my Heavenly Father, and one day, we will all be together again.

May we all remember what our military heroes have done for us, for the people of Iraq and Afghanistan, for the poor people who were raped by these evil dictators for so many years, for the U.S. and other countries who were raped financially by the U.N. Oil for Food program, etc., and remember to be grateful for the sacrifices that our government, our President George W. Bush, for the authors of THE PLAN, for Dr. Shabibi and even the IMF have and are doing for the Dinar investors, so that we may benefit.

Our blessing has been bought with blood . . . . . . . :queen: