Makes Me Think - Today, as I helped my son pack for his first deployment to Afghanistan, I hid notes that say, “I love you!” in the pockets of all of his clothes. I just hope the notes motivate him to return home safely. MMT

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Today, as I helped my son pack for his first deployment to Afghanistan, I hid notes that say, “I love you!” in the pockets of all of his clothes. I just hope the notes motivate him to return home safely. MMT

#2540 (5) - Nov 20, 2009 by Hanna - Miscellaneous - Yes, that made me think too! (1414) - No, that made me sleepy. (65)

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You are an amazing parent.

#1 - by twitchybabe
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I wish you and your family the best of luck and pray for a safe return, thank you for defending our nation! God Bless!

#2 - by pcianfaglione
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I have been considering joining the military recently, & this made me think of my mother who always leaves me little notes on post-its whenever I visit home. I will be praying for your son.

#3 - by alli_cat
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Good for you. I have no doubt in my mind that those notes will be discovered when he needs them most.

#4 - by trynsmile
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You're an awesome mom. Your son is a super hero.

#5 - by Nevaeh319
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