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RIF has fought to defend things greater than himself for a long time, I'm going to guess. Bless you, RIF.
GC
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"The idea that God acts in fits and starts, moving atoms around on odd occasions in competition with natural forces, is a decidedly uninspiring image of the Grand Architect."
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RIF, I salute you. Thank you. With a military son (now home and safe), I appreciate all that you do! Susan <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />
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Hi RIF,
I certainly hope i did not miss you. I believe you don't leave until next monday, hopefully you will see this before then.
RIF, words cannot express how much your kindness and prayers have meant to me. i feel too choked up to say type much more than that. i wish my H would of given contacting you a chance. i do believe you it would help him.
thank your words of kindness and hope and encouragement. you have definitely impacted this person's life by your example.
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Hey Smur - sometimes discussing things from the past will cause a twinge of sadness... the overwhelming pain is gone, and any bit of sadness that I might feel is worth it if I can encourage someone else. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Hey NCW - I didn't know you were a fellow EN! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Cool! Essayons! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Hey Cymanca - Thank you for the kind words. Thank you GC & Susan... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Hey FL - I'm still here! Flying out of here on Monday... The offer to e-mail with your H still stands... if he ever wants to talk with anyone, please have him drop me a line at **edit** <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />
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Currently deployed to Iraq, but TEXAS is Home!
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thanks RIF. i've saved it away this time. you never know.
have a safe trip back home!!!
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Bumping this up for our faithful friend. RIF, Monday morning will be here soon. May God protect you in your travels home and all blessings on you and your family. {{{RIF}}}
See you in the future on the D/S
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FF I was just about to bump this thread ! Thanks ! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
RIF.
A native African blessing :
" May the road rise with you".
All blessings DEAR friend. Thank you and please keep in touch !
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Like ark said, how does one follow up a post like that from bob?!?!? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />
RIF, I don't think I've ever met a more optimistic, kindler, gentler giant than you. Your simple wisdom has given us optimism in the most dismal of situations we've been through. How do you say thank you? And like any real hero, the reason for doing this all is not for praise, it's just your way of giving back and saying thanks yourself for being in the place you are today. And physically, in the place you'll be in a day or two--where you belong with your girls.
Thanks for who you are.
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[One's] ability to still love me has absolutely nothing to do with my worthiness to be loved.--FL
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hey RIF....
you and everyone else on here are responsible for my life asd all of saved me on my night of despair....i wouldnt be alive if it was not for you idiots...thankyou...and more importantly, thankyou for protecting our great nation and the sacrifices you have made so all of idiots can be idiots....
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Well, the time is winding down quickly here... we manifest for our flight in about 5.5 hours and should fly out of here some time tomorrow (Monday) afternoon. We'll go to Kyrgyzstan and sit around for a day, then catch the rotator flight from there back to the states. I'll be at our de-mob station for a couple of days, then it's back home to Mrs. RIF and our girls! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> This has been a very hard year for our family, but we've all done well... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> Thank you all for the kind words and prayers. I'll be back in a week or so and will give everyone an update... I wish all of you the best... I know that many of you are dealing with some difficult situations.... I'll be praying for all of you. Semper Fi, RIF
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I wanted to bump this thread after a half decade. My friend RIF has since served his family AND the free world by his service in civil rescue after Katrina then by re-enlisting for the Middle East. All the while his prayers and gentle wisdom was available to all who cared to listen. Now such great support for military marriages.... RIF you will be embarrassed by this, because you are an unassuming man, but I want the MB world to know I consider you a giant amongst us, and a role model for me as a man. Proud to call you friend, sir. Don't forget you're taking us bass fishing when you get home, kay ?  Blessings upon you RIF.
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Almighty God, I offer up earnest thanks forsending us this Quiet hero. He clearly carries your burden to help troubled marriages, and he dispatches it with gentleness , strength and faith.
I pray that you protect him and his loved ones with a hedge of angels against evil and sadness and that Lord you grant him goodness and mercy all the days of his life, and that he dwells in the house of the Lord for ever. I pray this lord, as a sinner forgiven. Amen".
All blessings, my Dear friend Lr Col. RIF. Amen!! RIF, during my early very dark days here on MB you were a bright light. You encouraged me repeatedly especially after I had to admit to this board that I was not only a BS but also a FWW. You who had to work through your FWW's lies of ommission helped me through the painful process of answering my H's questions and facing my own demons. You always said my H and I would make it. Well you were right! Thank you for being such a good friend and for serving our country. Hugs and gratitude from your fellow idiot!
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RIF,
I am so happy for you that you are nearly home for good! I pray for continued blessings in your marriage and for your girls. You are such a good man!
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