"Just in case I dont get to talk to you again before Sunday, Happy Mothers Day" These were the words of my handsome 6'3" son who is in the Army,stationed in Germany so many many miles away.Music to my ears as you can probably imagine.I hear the lonliness in his voice,as he talks of things that should be every day things but I know that will all change in a couple of months when he starts his second tour in Afghanistan.I shut my eyes and swallow hard as I hear him say"I Love You"then"I got to get to work"inside I scream"NOOO talk a little bit longer...say anything.....I dont care,just let me hear your voice a little bit longer....." my God he grew up so fast. Born the biggest of my three babies weighing in at 10 lbs 3 oz. at birth. My mind goes back to the days that when my arms ached to hold something,one of my kids were right there......He is my middle baby,my oldest boy,I miss him terribly.
My one and only daughter,my oldest,my shining star.Married an Army National Guardsman.I have her close to me and am able to play stand-in for my son-in-law who is currently serving his first tour of duty in Iraq,as she approaches the day of the birth of their first child......My first Grandbaby......Oh how my arms ache to hold that baby. I can hardly wait...I hold my breath,figuratively speaking,that every thing goes smoothly.Her body changes every day, as she grows with child,I remember laying my babies,one at a time,naked out on the bed.Just staring at them,touching them,and thinking to myself..."how can anyone believe that there is no God!!" It is such an incredible miracle that such a small body,the skin,the nails,the hair,the ears,toes, fingers.....so tiny will someday grow up to be adult human beings.I am so amazed.
My youngest,the least apt to enter the military(THANK GOD),has found himself a girlfriend that I absolutely adore!! She is everything I have prayed for, for my son over the years. We all get along famously!!, and as we count down the days to my sons high school graduation,sadly we count down to the day that his wonderful girlfriend leaves for a 13 week training course for the Army National Guard......I know...... Ironic is'nt it.
So what does the future have in store for all of my kid's??Who know's but God? All I ask is that He send His BIGGEST,TOUGHEST,BADDEST most POWERFUL Host of Warrior Angels to camp round about my charges,and keep them safe from all the enemy has to throw at them. And if you are in the armed forces,and one day you find yourself enveloped in a motherly bear hug from a total stranger....dont fight it,cause you have probably been adopted,whether you like it or not,into a "family" that is made up of all military personell and loved and supported by a military MOM!!
LOVE,HUGS & KISSES
To ALL the troops!! ~MOM~
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Ok the end brought tears to my eyes. My husband is a former Marine and was over seas for almost the last 5 years, home maybe one month out of the year, he missed so much and I missed him so much. I think you are a strong women and you have very strong children. I'm am sure God will keep watch of your children and their spouses.
I am trying to reach out as far as I can to give you a hug. Your post has touched me so much. You are so fortunate to have your beautiful children and the anticipation of a grandchild on the way, for I never had any children of my own. However, I can hear and feel the struggle and ache within you because, although you are undertanding and proud, your children are faced with such dangerous situations of which you have no control over. Your youngest may be bringing you some relief, but you know that life is so uncertain that you especially see the irony in his girlfriend's upcoming challenge. I know this is after Mother's Day, but I hope you had a happy one and may God bless you and all of your family.
Donna told me to read your article. I usally don't read as much, so my friends keep me advise as to what interests me. Glad she did, as I told you in my welcome friend message that I was a Grouch. I kid about that alot because there is truth in humor. In reality I was the mother to about 120 young men in a far off land that people try to forget. Your sons and future sons and daughers hopefully will have military moms like I was. Our jobs were to get these young men to do their duty and back home to their real moms. You sound so strong and brave, you have the toughest job around. I still have contact with some of these other military moms and from what i hear they are doing their best. Memorial Day is coming up and we need to show our service men that we are so proud of their service. If ever someone gives you grief or pain please let me know. You are now under my protective shield and prayers every nite. God Bless America and God bless your children. Semper fi
The Grouch is back
THANKYOU so much Donna,I can feel the hug,its been a rough couple of weeks but the sun is shining today!! THANX again
Thankyou so much Richard(I hope you dont mind that I call you that,it is also my husbands name so I am partial to it) and thankyou for your service!! I work in the grocery business and am in several diff. establishments throughout a given week,and when I see someone in uniform or even just civilian clothes supporting a military field, I always try to say something.Its not always easy cause I miss my son soooooo much but they are always ever so gracious and patient and humble,and I know its with help from people like you that have encouraged the kind of strength and morals and integrity,that moms like us tried to teach them before they left home, so THANKYOU...thankyou,thankyou!!!
That was a very beautifully put post. May God bless you and your wonderful children. I'll say a prayer that your kids and their loved ones remain safe under the care of His angels!
~yaya
Thankyou so much,we all covet your prayers.(My son will be home on May 31st!!! I am so excited!!).
I'm so thrilled to hear your son is coming home. What an amazing family you have. They are so blessed to have a mom who loves and prays for them.
I can still put my babies naked on the bed and be amazed at the miracle the Lord has given me. Thanks for the reminder.
Blessings,
Cami Checketts
www.camichecketts.com