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kozar

(2,850 posts)
Fri Oct 13, 2023, 07:04 AM Oct 2023

I'm Koz

I just came home, from a six day stay, at a VA hospital.
My eyes are open, I thought I was the victim, I played Yahtzee, phase 10, with vets, who lost legs, arms.
And they will live,
Jeff, Mitch, Ray,
I am ok my camper is moved.

I wish I could house all Vets

But I’m just Koz

We , USA , need to take care of those who fought.

I’m lucky, I’m just Koz

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I'm Koz (Original Post) kozar Oct 2023 OP
Stay strong, Koz. We love you Walleye Oct 2023 #1
Welcome home Koz jmbar2 Oct 2023 #2
Yeah, koz... MiHale Oct 2023 #3
Glad you're back home, Koz. democrank Oct 2023 #4
See the post on National Buddy Check Week October 16-20, 2023 usonian Oct 2023 #5
Thanks DU family kozar Oct 2023 #6
I was too kozar Oct 2023 #7

jmbar2

(6,088 posts)
2. Welcome home Koz
Fri Oct 13, 2023, 07:09 AM
Oct 2023

Glad that you are back.

I am so grateful for all the vets that served to keep us safe.

You are loved here at DU!

MiHale

(10,777 posts)
3. Yeah, koz...
Fri Oct 13, 2023, 07:20 AM
Oct 2023

Spent about 40 days in a VA hospital, mobile and not restricted, came away with a deepened appreciation of life and an increased awareness of perspective. Survivors helping survivors.


democrank

(11,250 posts)
4. Glad you're back home, Koz.
Fri Oct 13, 2023, 07:56 AM
Oct 2023

You have no idea how many people out here care about you. Seriously.

I will never in my life forget the veterans I met during the years my sweet love battled Agent Orange. I’ll never forget the bravery, courage, compassion and determination I witnessed at three different VA hospitals in Vermont and Massachusetts. Young vets helping old vets. Old vets helping young vets. I laughed ‘til I cried and cried ‘til I laughed. Precious memories, all.

Stay as strong as you can, Koz. We have your back.

Here’s a hug…..

kozar

(2,850 posts)
6. Thanks DU family
Sun Oct 29, 2023, 11:50 AM
Oct 2023

These posts, as the week I spent in the VA hospital, touched a part of me, I haven’t visited in a while, probably because I was too wrapped up in my life, and feeling like a victim.
Your replies and my VA experience, brought back empathy in me.
From LilBit , to the DU family, who helped us, all the way to the VA staff.
Have reminded me, I only have LilBit and you guys, cuz I loved. And I’ve spent the better part of 2 years, being angry at my situations.
It’s time to love again.

Koz

kozar

(2,850 posts)
7. I was too
Mon Oct 30, 2023, 02:30 AM
Oct 2023

Last edited Mon Oct 30, 2023, 07:49 AM - Edit history (1)

Worried about 1 reply. Now I’m ok
It’s a good day

Kox

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