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Some may recall about a year ago I asked for prayers here for my great nephew, John, a paratrooper who was serving in Afghanistan. At that time he was being sent on difficult missions one in which his best friend was killed.

I am sharing the update below sent to me recently from his mother, my nephew's wife. And thanks for all of those prayers which God heard and has answered. smile

quoting John's mom:

"He came out of customs @ 1:00 this afternoon, we were there @ 3 hrs so as not to miss him. He did come out in his class A�s and we screamed, waved flags and held up banners!!! It will be a welcome home that he won�t forget. Once again we thank everyone whom has been on this 3 yr. journey with us. It is over, John is home"

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What joy! smile

Let us remember in our prayers so many more men and women who, as hostilities continue, remain in harm's way.

Porter..gratefully

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I join you and John's entire family in thanksgiving prayers!

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GLORY TO GOD!

YOUR MERCY IS GREAT OH LORD OUR GOD, THANK YOU!!!

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Thanks be to God!

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Thank God for John's safe return!

May He Who holds out the beating of weapons into plow shares as an ideal for us grant that all of our boys and girls will experience the same greeting soon!

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Prayers of thanks for John's safe return and prayers for all those past and present who do and have served our country with pride and honor. God be with them.

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I offer prayers of thanksgiving that John is home. And I pray that all of our soldiers return safely home. Lord have mercy on them!

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Thank you so much for the blessing of these replies. Amen! smile


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