Other "Military" Moms will understand
07-24-2011, 12:17 PM
#11
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Originally Posted by moonwork42029
Trying to work on swap blocks today...this is last day of son's leave before he is deployed for over year...sooo looking through teardrops while sewing.
Didn't want to go to his house today so his girls will pay attention to him instead of Nana...they are 5yr, 2 yrs & 3mo and don't understand Dad won't be back for a long time. Hard decision for me and I'm not known for my willpower.
I asked them to stop by my office in the morning so I could tell him good bye before they take him back to the base. Then I doubt if I'll be much good at work for awhile....lucky for me my boss is very understanding.
Husband had to leave for work so it's just me and the cats home today.
So it's sewing I will do...hope the blocks line up.
Didn't want to go to his house today so his girls will pay attention to him instead of Nana...they are 5yr, 2 yrs & 3mo and don't understand Dad won't be back for a long time. Hard decision for me and I'm not known for my willpower.
I asked them to stop by my office in the morning so I could tell him good bye before they take him back to the base. Then I doubt if I'll be much good at work for awhile....lucky for me my boss is very understanding.
Husband had to leave for work so it's just me and the cats home today.
So it's sewing I will do...hope the blocks line up.
07-24-2011, 12:23 PM
#12
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Ocean Springs, MS
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I understand what you are going through. Go visit with your son and his family. They will love to have you there. Here is a poem I found on line a couple of years ago. I printed it, frame it and it hangs on the wall in my sewing room where I spend 99.9% of my time. My prayers are with all the military men/women who serves their country.
Mom's Prayer for her Son
I Give To You, My Son-
I held him as an infant; I hugged him as a boy
and through the years he has become my greatest pride and joy.
I love him more than I can say,
his life more precious than my own,
but gone are the whims and notions of the little boy that I had known.
For the years have passed so quickly since the time it all began
and now he stands before me with the conviction of a man.
He wants to serve his country, he states aloud with pride
as I try to sort out the emotions that I'm feeling deep inside...
a union of the uncertain fear, which I cannot control
and the allegiance which lies deep within my patriotic soul.
I trust that my years of guidance will serve as a strong foundation
as he performs the duties requested from his beloved nation.
God please guide him as he travels to the places our soldiers have bled
and walk with him through pathways where those heroes' feet have tread.
Oh Sweet Land of Liberty, humbly I give to you, my son
praying you'll return him safely home when his work for you is done.
---Author unknown---
Mom's Prayer for her Son
I Give To You, My Son-
I held him as an infant; I hugged him as a boy
and through the years he has become my greatest pride and joy.
I love him more than I can say,
his life more precious than my own,
but gone are the whims and notions of the little boy that I had known.
For the years have passed so quickly since the time it all began
and now he stands before me with the conviction of a man.
He wants to serve his country, he states aloud with pride
as I try to sort out the emotions that I'm feeling deep inside...
a union of the uncertain fear, which I cannot control
and the allegiance which lies deep within my patriotic soul.
I trust that my years of guidance will serve as a strong foundation
as he performs the duties requested from his beloved nation.
God please guide him as he travels to the places our soldiers have bled
and walk with him through pathways where those heroes' feet have tread.
Oh Sweet Land of Liberty, humbly I give to you, my son
praying you'll return him safely home when his work for you is done.
---Author unknown---
07-24-2011, 12:25 PM
#13
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Location: Cypress, Texas
Posts: 4,728
You don't have to be military to understand. My son moved to Taiwan for 5 years after college to teach and "embrace" the culture. We were fortune in being able to bring him home every Christmas for a couple of weeks.
Hugs of appreciation to you, your son and his family for his service. His service is something you all will always be proud of.
Hugs of appreciation to you, your son and his family for his service. His service is something you all will always be proud of.
07-24-2011, 12:26 PM
#14
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Location: Possum Trot, KY
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Originally Posted by Sewfine
I understand what you are going through. Go visit with your son and his family. They will love to have you there. Here is a poem I found on line a couple of years ago. I printed it, frame it and it hangs on the wall in my sewing room where I spend 99.9% of my time. My prayers are with all the military men/women who serves their country.
Mom's Prayer for her Son
I Give To You, My Son-
I held him as an infant; I hugged him as a boy
and through the years he has become my greatest pride and joy.
I love him more than I can say,
his life more precious than my own,
but gone are the whims and notions of the little boy that I had known.
For the years have passed so quickly since the time it all began
and now he stands before me with the conviction of a man.
He wants to serve his country, he states aloud with pride
as I try to sort out the emotions that I'm feeling deep inside...
a union of the uncertain fear, which I cannot control
and the allegiance which lies deep within my patriotic soul.
I trust that my years of guidance will serve as a strong foundation
as he performs the duties requested from his beloved nation.
God please guide him as he travels to the places our soldiers have bled
and walk with him through pathways where those heroes' feet have tread.
Oh Sweet Land of Liberty, humbly I give to you, my son
praying you'll return him safely home when his work for you is done.
---Author unknown---
Mom's Prayer for her Son
I Give To You, My Son-
I held him as an infant; I hugged him as a boy
and through the years he has become my greatest pride and joy.
I love him more than I can say,
his life more precious than my own,
but gone are the whims and notions of the little boy that I had known.
For the years have passed so quickly since the time it all began
and now he stands before me with the conviction of a man.
He wants to serve his country, he states aloud with pride
as I try to sort out the emotions that I'm feeling deep inside...
a union of the uncertain fear, which I cannot control
and the allegiance which lies deep within my patriotic soul.
I trust that my years of guidance will serve as a strong foundation
as he performs the duties requested from his beloved nation.
God please guide him as he travels to the places our soldiers have bled
and walk with him through pathways where those heroes' feet have tread.
Oh Sweet Land of Liberty, humbly I give to you, my son
praying you'll return him safely home when his work for you is done.
---Author unknown---
Thank you to all that have commented...it really means alot to me.
07-24-2011, 12:30 PM
#15
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 46
My husband is retired military. We spent 22 years moving from state to state. When my husband was overseas in the Persian Gulf I depended on other military wives, my children and lots and lots of hobbies to keep from wondering constantly where he was and how was he. The only time my closets and drawers were clean was when he was gone. Now we are retired many years and I have turned my home into a tribute to the sacrifices he made all those years. Remember them all in prayer and write often.
07-24-2011, 12:30 PM
#16
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 1,625
Originally Posted by amma
(((HUGS))) Go and visit... an hour or two spent together won't take away from their family time (((HUGS)))
07-24-2011, 12:34 PM
#17
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Just move back to Chattanooga, TN.
Posts: 2,022
Originally Posted by Sewfine
I understand what you are going through. Go visit with your son and his family. They will love to have you there. Here is a poem I found on line a couple of years ago. I printed it, frame it and it hangs on the wall in my sewing room where I spend 99.9% of my time. My prayers are with all the military men/women who serves their country.
Mom's Prayer for her Son
I Give To You, My Son-
I held him as an infant; I hugged him as a boy
and through the years he has become my greatest pride and joy.
I love him more than I can say,
his life more precious than my own,
but gone are the whims and notions of the little boy that I had known.
For the years have passed so quickly since the time it all began
and now he stands before me with the conviction of a man.
He wants to serve his country, he states aloud with pride
as I try to sort out the emotions that I'm feeling deep inside...
a union of the uncertain fear, which I cannot control
and the allegiance which lies deep within my patriotic soul.
I trust that my years of guidance will serve as a strong foundation
as he performs the duties requested from his beloved nation.
God please guide him as he travels to the places our soldiers have bled
and walk with him through pathways where those heroes' feet have tread.
Oh Sweet Land of Liberty, humbly I give to you, my son
praying you'll return him safely home when his work for you is done.
---Author unknown---
Mom's Prayer for her Son
I Give To You, My Son-
I held him as an infant; I hugged him as a boy
and through the years he has become my greatest pride and joy.
I love him more than I can say,
his life more precious than my own,
but gone are the whims and notions of the little boy that I had known.
For the years have passed so quickly since the time it all began
and now he stands before me with the conviction of a man.
He wants to serve his country, he states aloud with pride
as I try to sort out the emotions that I'm feeling deep inside...
a union of the uncertain fear, which I cannot control
and the allegiance which lies deep within my patriotic soul.
I trust that my years of guidance will serve as a strong foundation
as he performs the duties requested from his beloved nation.
God please guide him as he travels to the places our soldiers have bled
and walk with him through pathways where those heroes' feet have tread.
Oh Sweet Land of Liberty, humbly I give to you, my son
praying you'll return him safely home when his work for you is done.
---Author unknown---
Miltary life is a job choice these fine young people make and we need to support them in it. God Keep them safe and I keep them in my prayers always.
07-24-2011, 02:40 PM
#20
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Gloucester, Va
Posts: 430
I know those tears well. I held it together driving my son to the recruiters, but also lost it completely on the way home. You are being very thoughtful towards his young family, and I'm sure your DDIL appreciates how tough it all is for you too. Thank you from one military mom to another! Keep us up to date.
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