The holidays are here and with them my moments of deep sadness and great joy. I guess in a way I am grateful for the sadness because it means my love for Micheal is still alive and that for too short of time I was blessed to have him in my life. I tell [...]
I read this on facebook and it hit home. I am in no way playing down the roles of other MOS’s in the military but there is just something special about those who volunteer for Infantry. I have a special place in my heart for my 11bravos… Take Luck Sons.
Infantrymen have a pride and arrogance [...]
The Iraq war is over. I hope for good but I have my lingering fears that my grandchildren may have to return and finish something we have failed to.
Experts say its time. We did a good thing and the Iraqi people will flourish. I hope they are correct. I worry about the [...]
5 yrs ago yesterday I sat in the US Army recruiting office with my son. The Recruiter had his paperwork ready… a signature and he was on the path to joining the Army. “You are joining the US Army ina combat MOS. We are a nation at war. You will be [...]
Last Wednesday I headed to Indiana for my sister’s wedding. She was a beautiful bride and I even like my new brother in law even if he is not a Packers fan. Spent time with my family and had a very good time.
Well going to spend time with my family [...]
On the morning of 9-11-2001 I woke up to “The World Trade Center got hit by a Plane.” I stopped to watch a minute or two of the news then went on to make breakfast and get my kids off to school… shortly after they were gone I laid down with my husband to [...]
This morning we left bright and early to make the 3 hour drive to Stillwater, OK to pay our respects to Spc. Jordan Morris I will admit this was fear on my part about going. I had not attended a funeral since Micheal’s let alone a Military funeral.
About 45 minutes down the [...]
I read the facebook status of one of my combat sons last night and knew there would be bad news this morning. I never imagined how bad. He expressed his anger but like the honorable soldier he is never broke opsecs. I read the headline first thing this morning and my heart shattered. [...]
Every once in awhile someone will mention something in passing and it will set me off on one of my “missions”.
Recently while talking to one of the most amazing Marine wives I know she mentioned that a recently widowed lady asked that only an “Official DoD photograph” be taken of her husband’s return to [...]
If you aren’t familiar with Soldier Hard’s music I highly recommend you look them up on YouTube. He is a rapper but don’t let that stop you from listening to the words… they are powerful and beautiful. This one is dedicated to Gold Star families and our Fallen Heroes.
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