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Sorry everyone. Yes, this is *NOT* my direct line but if anyone wants to get a hold of me until my world changes xxx xxx xxxx. I've been through some very HORRIBLE things as of lately.

NOTE: phone number deleted by me - please do not post personal identifiying information on the board, if you want you may pm or email members with your personal information. This is for your own protection.

-Spike-

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Spike:

Good to see you back. Hope your life gets better.

Veterans deserve real choice for their health care.

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Sorry everyone. Yes, this is *NOT* my direct line but if anyone wants to get a hold of me until my world changes xxx xxx xxxx. I've been through some very HORRIBLE things as of lately.

NOTE: phone number deleted by me - please do not post personal identifiying information on the board, if you want you may pm or email members with your personal information. This is for your own protection. tbird

Spike,

I called your number, most happy to talk to you. My husband placed the call for me on our cell.

Always,

Josephine

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Sorry everyone. Yes, this is *NOT* my direct line but if anyone wants to get a hold of me until my world changes xxx xxx xxxx. I've been through some very HORRIBLE things as of lately.

NOTE: phone number deleted by me - please do not post personal identifiying information on the board, if you want you may pm or email members with your personal information. This is for your own protection. tbird

Pete and John 999,and Everyone,

Just had a return telephone call back from Spike. I told him that you guys were ready to help him. He appreciated this.

We spoke for about an hour. He is deeply troubled, but he has his head on straight, taking his meds and is increasing his council sessions.

He will be going deer hunting soon and is watching and taking very good care of his 6 year old daughter.

I ask him to please look beyond and try to continue with his working with other vets, only when he feels up to it, and to get out a little and to try to take his mind off his problems.

We vets all have a common bond. I was able to discuss my problems with him also and I thankful that he gave me a telephone to call for some assistance.

He is a very intelligent guy.

Just wanted to let all of you know, that we had a very pleasant conversation and will continue to have more.

Berta,

He said that you were a very caring and such a sweet and fine lady.

Always,

Josephine

Betty

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Hey spike. Glad to see you back.

Stretch

Just readin the mail

 

Excerpt from the 'Declaration of Independence'

 

We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity

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Spike; God Bless and we'll be here for ya when the times right. Sounds like your lil one is loved, at (6) shes in first or second grade? That age kids sure make great Turkey handprints. Thanks for the support when you can, I am working my claims trying to provide for my family too. cg'up! :rolleyes:

For my children, my God sent husband and my Hadit family of veterans, I carry on.

God Bless A m e r i c a, Her Veterans and their Families!

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