Tough to be so needed eh?

My other son is doing okay, although he is falling behind in school again – what’s new?  But – hopefully he will catch up.    He only has a few more months to go!

Me – I’m sick as heck.  Blech.  But holding on.

My daughter is preggo and sick.  yuck

Okay, off to work.  Thought I’d leave you with some flowers. 

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Saturday we had the welcome home gathering.  Here are some photos for your enjoyment.

There are local groups that make sure those in the military, even those fresh out of boot camp, never again get the welcome home our Vietnam Vets got.  This is honestly beautiful.

There was an older gentleman at the restaurant that I took James to, before the riders came to escort us to the house.  This gentleman was a Vietnam Vet and was commenting on how wonderful a Marine looks in his uniform.  He proceeded to tell us how they wouldn’t wear their uniform because they were spit on, or things were thrown at them.  We talked to him for awhile before the riders came in and yelled for the “Fresh New Marine” to come out.

This older gentleman watched from the corner as the folks that came to escort us piled in the small cafe hugging James and telling him who they were.  The look on the gentleman’s face told me all I needed to know.  He was taking it all in.  I pointed him out to our friend, who is also a Marine Vet and told him about the talk we had with him.  They all went over to him and talked to him telling him of the local events they have for Vets and welcoming him to join them in those events.

We proceeded outside and waited a bit.  The gentleman came out and was obviously touched, but unable to speak.  He hugged James and told him to appreciate this reminding Jim of what they used to get – scorned.  He sobbed a moment and then quickly caught himself and went for me – he gave me a huge hug and broke down in tears.  He told me to be proud of my son.  He told me to support him and never let him feel alone.  I assured him I would.  He tried to pull out of the hug quickly and I just held on to him tighter.  He completely let go – tears and all.  I kept telling him that this showing is what he and those that served with him should have gotten.  They should have been thanked.  There should have been parades.

My son has not yet served – he’s brand new.  But he knew – that this outpouring was for the community, not just him.  The community gets to see that we appreciate those who volunteer to protect us.  No matter what you think about our politicians – we should support those who serve our country.  Our first responders, our military – those that serve so willingly.

To all of you that serve – thank you.  To those that made sure the vets are appreciated and cared for – thank you.  From a momma with a brand new military son – we appreciate all the families do to care for their own.  For everyone that came on Saturday to tell my son thank you for his decision to serve – THANK YOU.

Thank you from my heart.

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Whoot!  A New Theme!

I had fun creating this one.    Hope you enjoy.  I should keep it for a bit.

I get so bored off of the look of my site.  My humblest apologies.

So – the whole house other than my Marine kid is sick.  I wasn’t up until tonight and I’m feeling it sneak on!

Work is work – it’s tax season so it’s busy as all get out for those of us that tote calculators.  I’m hoping I can get everyone taken care of in time!

I contacted the local Blue Star Mothers of America chapter and I’m pretty excited about going to their meeting tomorrow.  I’m excited to assist in service.  They volunteer quite a bit locally with the vets, wounded soldier’s and families of military personnel.  Since a part of my heart is in the Marines and a part of my heart is in the Army – well, it will feel good to give to those that serve.  They’ve given quite a bit themselves.

Let me know if you like the theme!  It was done with Artisteer and a bit of Photoshop and Digital Scrapbook *stuff*.  It was kinda fun!

Okay – time for me to go night night all.

Rest well.  I can’t wait for spring…..

A Song I Heard

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USMC Mom and Marine Son

With my son back with us for less than a month, I’m feeling good.  So much has happened in this past week.  We drove down to San Diego and saw him for the first time in over 13 weeks on Thursday.  Seeing him was shocking to say the least.  He went from 220lbs (about) to 164lbs.  This was a huge change!  Not only that, but the change that only basic training can provide.  A focused young man greeted us for family day.

The United States Marine Corps is very good at training our men and women.  It’s evident in all of the young men that we saw on Family Day and Graduation.  Discipline, respect, honor and courage.  I’d say they all have that.  It’s obvious just when you look at them.  For a mom, this takes on a whole new aspect – believe me.

There are so many feelings I’d like to share, but perhaps I will show a photo first.  The photo is of my son and the best thing a momma could ask for – one huge hug.

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