Music Monday #2 - The Bumper of my SUV (Chely Wright)

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Music Monday #2 – The Bumper of my SUV (Chely Wright)

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Family Day

Family Day - Momma and Marine

This was the first time we saw him in over 13 weeks. What a change!

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Officially a United States Marine Corps Momma

As of Thursday, February 25th my son is a United States Marine. 

I couldn’t be more proud of him. 

I can’t imagine what he’s gone through to get here.

As for me – I’m officially a United States Marine Corps Mother. 

My son

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USMC Recruit Momma

On December 7th, my eldest son – middle child – went into USMC Boot Camp. Sunday, December 6th I dropped him off at the recruiter’s office and that’s the last I’ve seen of my boy. That’s a key word – “Boy”. You see, once he graduations and becomes a Marine – he will forever be lost as a boy. Sound harsh? Maybe – but it’s true. The come home men. Parent’s girls who leave for Parris Island come back Women. It’s inevitable.

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Countdown

Jim leaves on the 12th.

That’s… 12 days.

12 More days.

A big 1 and 2.

12. Days.

I’m doing okay.

The party is on this Saturday.

Oh who am I kiddin…

Countdown

Monday Music Enjoyment – Tribute – Alabama, Angels Among Us

What better way to start off my Monday Music Enjoyment posts than with a tribute to our heroes. As my son get closer to going to the USMC in June of this year, this is near and dear to me.

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Feeling Better – Update on Monica

There’s alot going on – this is a catchup on Monica

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USMC Marine Recruit

It’s official – Jim did his swearing in today.  He’s a recruit now (they aren’t Marines until they graduate Boot Camp/Basic Training).

His official date to *leave* to training is 6/15/2009.

So, here sits a very proud momma.

USMC Graphic – Marine Parents DOT

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Life Happens

In the middle of my 7 things I’m most thankful for, one of those, my eldest son – Jimmy – had a bit of a life change.

Since my boys were little (3?) they each stated clearly they wished to be in the military. Hey, it’s part of our family in some ways. In

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